The quiet evolution of phishing

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:00:56 +0000

In 2019, we saw phishing attacks reach new levels of creativity and sophistication. Read about the most notable phishing techniques we spotted in the past year.

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Top 6 email security best practices to protect against phishing attacks and business email compromise

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:00:11 +0000

What should IT and security teams be looking for in an email security solution to protect all their users, from frontline workers to the C-suite? Here are 6 tips to ensure your organization has a strong email security posture.

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TLS version enforcement capabilities now available per certificate binding on Windows Server 2019

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Microsoft is pleased to announce a powerful new feature in Windows to make your transition to a TLS 1.2+ world easier.

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How to prevent phishing attacks that target your customers with DMARC and Office 365

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:00:28 +0000

DMARC security protocol helps you take control of who can send email messages on your behalf, eliminating the ability for cybercriminals to use your domain to send their illegitimate messages.

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Automated incident response in Office 365 ATP now generally available

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:00:37 +0000

Powerful automation capabilities help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of investigating and responding to Office 365 alerts.

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The evolution of Microsoft Threat Protection—July update

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:00:50 +0000

Learn about the latest enhancements to Microsoft Threat Protection, the premier solution for securing the modern workplace across identities, endpoints, user data, apps, and infrastructure.

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Analysis of a targeted attack exploiting the WinRar CVE-2018-20250 vulnerability

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:00:58 +0000

A complex attack chain incorporating the CVE-2018-20250 exploit and multiple code execution techniques attempted to run a fileless PowerShell backdoor that could allow an adversary to take full control of compromised machines.

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