threat intelligence

  1. Thorium: Open-Source Platform Revolutionizing Malware Analysis & Threat Intelligence

    The launch of Thorium, the open-source malware analysis platform unveiled by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), marks a significant milestone in the evolution of threat intelligence and response capabilities for organizations worldwide. With cyberattacks growing in...
  2. 2025 Phishing Campaign Exploiting Trusted Email Security Tools and Link Wrapping

    A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting trusted email security tools has rattled the cybersecurity landscape, exposing a dismally clever strategy that turns protective mechanisms into attack vectors. Between June and July 2025, researchers at Cloudflare uncovered an operation wherein...
  3. Shield or Sword? How Attackers Exploit Link Wrapping to Bypass Email Security

    Attackers have found a chillingly effective way to subvert defenses integrated into the heart of enterprise email security. According to new research from Cloudflare, threat actors are actively exploiting “link wrapping” services—offered by reputable vendors like Proofpoint and Intermedia—to...
  4. Lazarus Group’s Cyber Espionage Shift: Threatening Open Source Supply Chains in 2025

    North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group has returned to the international cyber stage with worrying new tactics. In a move that marks a tactical shift from sheer disruption to subtle infiltration, recent research reveals the group is seeding malware-laden open source software, bringing fresh...
  5. Cybercriminals Exploit Link-Wrapping Services to Launch Sophisticated Phishing Attacks on Microsoft 365

    Cybercriminals have once again proven their adaptability by leveraging trusted technology—from cybersecurity companies themselves—to bypass email defenses and target Microsoft 365 users. In a revealing discovery, threat actors have been exploiting link-wrapping services from well-known vendors...
  6. Exposing the Hidden Threat of Microsoft 365's Direct Send Abuse in Internal Phishing Campaigns

    Leveraging trusted internal channels has long been a gold standard for cybercriminals seeking to evade organizational defenses, but a recent campaign uncovered by Proofpoint signals a new level of ingenuity in exploiting a familiar Microsoft 365 feature: Direct Send. This functionality, designed...
  7. Comparing Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and ICES Solutions for Enhanced Email Security

    In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, email remains a primary vector for attacks such as phishing, malware, and business email compromise (BEC). To bolster defenses, organizations often deploy a combination of native security solutions and third-party tools. Microsoft Defender for...
  8. Evolving Cloud Phishing Tactics: How Attackers Exploit Microsoft OAuth and AI-Driven Techniques

    The evolution of phishing campaigns in the cloud era has introduced a new breed of attacks that are increasingly hard to spot, even for seasoned security professionals. Among these, a recent campaign targeting Microsoft 365 logins stands out for its cunning use of Microsoft OAuth applications...
  9. Cyber Threats 2025: How Attackers Weaponize Microsoft OAuth to Bypass MFA

    Threat actors in 2025 have harnessed a new caliber of cyberattack, subverting enterprise identity and trust by weaponizing Microsoft OAuth applications to bypass even the most robust multi-factor authentication (MFA) defenses. This emerging campaign, tracked by Proofpoint and other leading...
  10. 2025 Microsoft OAuth Phishing Surge: How Attackers Bypass MFA and Compromise Cloud Security

    Phishing campaigns have always shaped themselves around the contours of new technology, but the latest surge targeting Microsoft OAuth applications marks a seismic shift in both attacker strategy and the effectiveness of their exploits. In 2025, security researchers uncovered a wave of hybrid...
  11. New Wave of Sophisticated Microsoft OAuth Phishing Campaigns in 2025

    Phishing campaigns have always evolved in tandem with advances in enterprise security, but the latest wave targeting Microsoft OAuth applications represents a stunning leap in both sophistication and effectiveness. This ongoing campaign, first identified in early 2025, exemplifies a new breed of...
  12. Advanced Microsoft 365 Attacks: OAuth Abuse, MFA Bypass, and Cloud Security Threats

    Sophisticated cyber adversaries have shifted tactics in recent months, exploiting fake Microsoft OAuth applications in tandem with advanced phishing toolkits such as Tycoon and ODx to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts worldwide. These attacks, tracked by researchers and security vendors...
  13. Russian Cyber Espionage in Moscow: How Secret Blizzard Uses Fake Antivirus and AiTM Attacks

    Foreign embassies in Moscow are facing an unprecedented onslaught of cyber espionage, orchestrated by Russian state-backed hackers leveraging an array of advanced techniques to compromise their digital security. According to recent disclosures from Microsoft Threat Intelligence, these actors...
  14. AI-Driven Phishing Attacks: How Microsoft 365 Users Can Stay Protected

    Attackers are rapidly evolving their playbook in the ongoing battle over account security, and the latest threat landscape facing Microsoft 365 users underscores just how sophisticated these threats have become. Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint recently sounded the alarm on a new tier of phishing...
  15. Secret Blizzard’s Advanced Cyber Espionage Campaign Targeting Moscow Embassies

    Diplomatic missions working in Moscow now face a newly exposed, advanced cyber threat: Secret Blizzard’s adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) campaign, designed to penetrate even the most security-conscious organizations. According to detailed analysis from Microsoft Threat Intelligence, this Russian...
  16. Secret Blizzard: Kremlin-Backed ISP-Level Cyber Espionage Targeting Diplomats in Moscow

    In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles and cybersecurity communities alike, recent investigations have exposed a Kremlin-backed espionage campaign leveraging local internet service providers (ISPs) within Moscow to target foreign embassies and siphon intelligence...
  17. Advanced Multi-Layer Redirect Phishing Attacks on Microsoft 365: How to Protect Your Organization

    In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, defenders continually play catch-up as threat actors devise innovative ways to evade detection, exploit trust, and steal sensitive information. A recent revelation by cybersecurity researchers highlights a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting...
  18. Thorium: The Scalable, Automated Platform Transforming Cybersecurity File Analysis

    Unveiling Thorium: A Game-Changer for Automated File Analysis and Scalable Cybersecurity Workflows Barely a day passes in the modern cyber landscape without organizations facing sophisticated malware, new vulnerabilities, and relentless digital forensics challenges. Against this relentless wave...
  19. Unmasking Scattered Spider: Protecting Internal Messaging Platforms from Sophisticated Cyber Attacks

    In a rapidly evolving threat landscape marked by sophisticated digital deception, the Scattered Spider hacking group has carved out a notorious reputation for exploiting trust—both technological and human—to compromise some of the world’s most widely used platforms. Recent advisories from...
  20. CISA’s Eviction Strategies Tool: A Game-Changer for Incident Response and Cyber Defense

    Every cybersecurity professional understands that the crucial moments following the discovery of a network intrusion can determine whether an organization successfully mitigates damage—or sustains irreversible loss. In these moments, the difference between success and failure hinges on having...