Email Security
The latest Email Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
QR Code Phishing: How Cybercriminals Are Targeting Microsoft 365 Users
Cybercriminals are increasingly using QR codes as a new vector for phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 credentials. This sophisticated tactic bypasses traditional email security filters by...
Thunderbird's Evolution: A Deep Dive into Its Latest Features and Enhancements
Introduction Mozilla's Thunderbird has long been a stalwart in the realm of email clients, renowned for its open-source foundation and robust feature set. With the release of Thunderbird 128,...
Phishing wave exploits Microsoft trust, targets Windows users with fake alerts and malware.
A sophisticated phishing campaign is exploiting Microsoft's trusted communication channels to target Windows users worldwide, marking a dangerous escalation in social engineering attacks....
Report Spam on Windows to Strengthen Cyber Defenses for Everyone
In today's digital landscape, Windows users face an ever-growing threat from spam emails and malicious messages. What many don't realize is that simply deleting these messages isn't enough - actively...
How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Microsoft 365 Features to Evolve Phishing Attacks
Introduction Phishing tactics are evolving rapidly, with threat actors now exploiting legitimate Microsoft 365 built-in capabilities to bypass traditional security protections. These emerging...
Criminals rent phishing kits targeting Windows in 2025's PhaaS explosion
The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has seen an alarming rise in Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms, posing unprecedented threats to Windows users worldwide. These sophisticated cybercrime...
Proofpoint-Microsoft Alliance Supercharges Cloud Security with AI
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, and the partnership between Proofpoint and Microsoft represents a significant leap forward in cloud security. This collaboration combines Proofpoint's...
Proofpoint and Microsoft Forge a New Era in Cybersecurity with AI-Driven Azure Integration
Introduction In an era where cloud transformation shapes the future of enterprise IT, and cybersecurity threats grow increasingly sophisticated, a landmark strategic alliance has been established...
BEC Attacks Exploiting Microsoft 365: How Businesses Can Strengthen Cybersecurity Defenses
Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have surged in recent years, with cybercriminals increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365's widespread adoption to target organizations. These sophisticated...
New Phishing Threat Targets Microsoft 365 Users for Credential Harvesting
A sophisticated new phishing campaign is exploiting Microsoft 365's trusted reputation to harvest user credentials at an alarming scale. Security researchers have identified this threat as one of the...
Business Email Compromise (BEC) in Microsoft 365: Threats & Defenses
Business Email Compromise (BEC) isn't just another cyberthreat—it's a silent predator draining organizations of billions annually, with Microsoft 365’s ubiquitous presence making it a prime...
Microsoft 365 BEC Attacks Surge: How Hackers Exploit Collaboration Tools
For Microsoft 365's 345 million global users, the familiar ping of an email notification now carries unprecedented risk. A new wave of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks is exploiting the...