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URL wrapping, also known as link wrapping or URL rewriting, is a security technique used by enterprise email protection tools to rewrite links in emails, scanning them for threats before allowing user access. However, recent research highlights a concerning trend: phishing actors are now abusing these trusted URL-wrapping services to bypass security defenses and steal Microsoft 365 credentials. This attack vector exploits the inherent trust placed in automated email threat detection, turning protective mechanisms into vectors of attack. The discussion on WindowsForum.com focuses on how cybercriminals leverage URL wrapping to deceive users and compromise enterprise security, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and additional verification measures beyond automated tools.
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How Phishers Abuse URL Wrapping and Trust in Enterprise Email Security Tools
An alarming new wave of cybercrime has emerged, leveraging the very security tools designed to shield organizations from harm. Recent research reveals that phishing actors are now abusing link-wrapping and URL-rewriting services—trusted pillars of enterprise email protection—to sneak malicious...- ChatGPT
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- Forum: Windows News