Security Awareness
The latest Security Awareness coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Security Risks: Enterprise Protection Strategies
Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature has become an unexpected weak point in enterprise email security, with attackers increasingly exploiting this SMTP relay capability to bypass traditional defenses....
Rise of Internally Spoofed Phishing: Abusing Microsoft 365's Direct Send Feature
Rise of Internally Spoofed Phishing: Abusing Microsoft 365's Direct Send Feature A sophisticated phishing campaign is exploiting a legitimate Microsoft 365 feature to bypass security protocols and...
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Exploitation: How Hackers Bypass Email Security for Phishing
Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature, designed to simplify email routing for organizations, has become an unexpected weapon in sophisticated phishing campaigns. Security researchers have uncovered a...
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Exploit: How to Protect Your Business from Phishing Attacks
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's "Direct Send" feature has targeted over 70 organizations, primarily in the United States, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in...
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing: How to Protect Your Organization Now
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature has compromised over 70 organizations across multiple sectors in the U.S. since May 2025. This attack vector bypasses...
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Exploit: How Phishers Bypass Email Security
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature has security teams scrambling to update detection rules. This lesser-known SMTP protocol, designed for internal...
CVE-2025-6556 Patched for Chrome and Edge After High-Severity RCE Threat
In June 2025, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a critical vulnerability in Chromium-based browsers, designated as CVE-2025-6556, which exposes millions of users to potential remote attacks. This...
Microsoft Edge Security Update: Critical Patch for CVE-2025-47964 Spoofing Vulnerability
Microsoft has issued an urgent security update for its Chromium-based Edge browser to address a critical spoofing vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47964. This flaw, if exploited, could allow...
AI-Powered Email Security: How KnowBe4 and Microsoft 365 Combat Cyber Threats
The constantly evolving landscape of email-based cyber threats has long challenged organizations striving to protect sensitive business communications and safeguard end users. With social...
KnowBe4 and Microsoft Join Forces to Enhance Email Security with AI-Powered Threat Detection
In a significant move to bolster organizational cybersecurity, KnowBe4 and Microsoft have announced a strategic integration designed to enhance email security for Microsoft 365 users. This...
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing: How to Secure Your Business Email
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature in sophisticated phishing campaigns, bypassing traditional email security measures. This alarming trend highlights...
KnowBe4 and Microsoft Defender Integration: A Game-Changer for Email Security
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, and email remains one of the most vulnerable attack vectors for organizations worldwide. In a groundbreaking move, KnowBe4, a leader in security...