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Watch out: Cybercriminals can use your office devices to phish for information

Hackers have found a way to send phishing emails using regular office devices such as printers, bypassing security checks. Read this article to learn how this scheme works and the steps you can take to prevent an attack. How do hackers use office devices to send fake phishing emails? Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature was… Continue reading Watch out: Cybercriminals can use your office devices to phish for information

How to prevent hackers from using your office devices to send phishing emails

A new security flaw in Microsoft 365 enables hackers to exploit office devices and send fake emails that appear to be from within an organization. Let’s look at how this scam works and what you can do to keep your data protected. How do hackers use office devices to send fake phishing emails? Microsoft 365’s… Continue reading How to prevent hackers from using your office devices to send phishing emails

Office devices are becoming tools for scams: What you need to know

Cybercriminals are now using innocuous office devices such as printers and scanners to launch phishing attacks without needing to hack into your email account. Learn how to spot and stop this new trick to keep your workplace safe from phishing scams. How do hackers use office devices to send fake phishing emails? Microsoft 365’s Direct… Continue reading Office devices are becoming tools for scams: What you need to know

The ghost in the machine: Securing your business from AI-powered threats

When it comes to insider threats, the focus is often on human error, but what about the “ghosts in the machine”? These are the countless applications, software, and automated systems — each with its own non-human identity (NHI) — that keep your business running. The proliferation of NHIs was already a complex security issue, but… Continue reading The ghost in the machine: Securing your business from AI-powered threats

Your biggest security threat isn’t human — it’s the bots

While you focus on protecting your business from external attacks and human error, a new threat is quietly brewing from within your own systems. The countless applications, scripts, and automated processes you use every day each have their own non-human identity (NHI). This digital workforce is essential for modern business, but it also creates a… Continue reading Your biggest security threat isn’t human — it’s the bots

AI is great, but it creates a security blind spot

You’re focused on leveraging the latest technology for growth and innovation, but there’s a hidden risk that comes with it. The software, automated systems, and AI tools that power your business each have their own non-human identity (NHI). Managing these digital identities was a significant challenge even before the AI boom, but now, with intelligent… Continue reading AI is great, but it creates a security blind spot

The latest phishing attack looks like it’s from your own company

The biggest security threats aren’t always the ones banging on the front door. A recently uncovered flaw shows that hackers can abuse a Microsoft 365 feature to send malicious emails that appear to originate from inside your company. Because they look like internal mail, they often bypass traditional security filters, making them particularly dangerous. The… Continue reading The latest phishing attack looks like it’s from your own company

New email scam alert: There’s an imposter in your inbox

We all know to be careful of suspicious emails from strangers. But what happens when a scam email looks like it was sent by your own colleague? A newly discovered scam allows hackers to become imposters within your organization’s email system, making it harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s a trap. The… Continue reading New email scam alert: There’s an imposter in your inbox

Think you can spot a phishing email? This new trick is harder to catch

Many people are getting better at spotting phishing attacks from outside sources. But what if the attack appears to come from within your own company? A recently discovered vulnerability in Microsoft 365 is being used to bypass traditional security, making it easier than ever for hackers to send you convincing fake emails that slip past… Continue reading Think you can spot a phishing email? This new trick is harder to catch

Passkeys explained: The key to safer, smarter online authentication

As the digital world becomes increasingly complex, finding ways to protect personal and business information is more important than ever. Traditional passwords have long been the go-to solution for securing online accounts, but they come with a variety of vulnerabilities. Passkeys offer a more secure and streamlined alternative, reducing the risks associated with passwords and… Continue reading Passkeys explained: The key to safer, smarter online authentication