The quiet evolution of phishing

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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Spear phishing campaigns—they’re sharper than you think

Spear phishing campaigns can be highly effective—but they aren’t foolproof. If you understand how they work, you can put measures in place to reduce their power.
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Rethinking cyber learning—consider gamification

Gamified cybersecurity solutions offer immense promise by giving users practical, hands-on opportunities to learn by doing. Microsoft and Circadence are partnering to deliver Azure-hosted cyber range learning solutions for beginners up to advanced SecOps pros. Gamification is an increasingly important way for enterprises to attract tomorrow’s cyber pro talent and create tailored learning and more defined career paths and progression.
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Warning! Windows 10 Fake Update is Actually Ransomware

Microsoft never sends updates via email. Many folks don’t know that, which is why a new ransomware campaign masquerading as a Windows 10 update is so pernicious. You may have already gotten a fake notice saying “Install Latest Microsoft Update Now!” Or “Critical Microsoft Windows Update!”, with the body of the message asking you to…
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How to prevent phishing attacks that target your customers with DMARC and Office 365

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

Powerful automation capabilities help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of investigating and responding to Office 365 alerts.
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New browser extensions for integrating Microsoft’s hardware-based isolation

The hardware-based isolation technology on Windows 10 that allows Microsoft Edge to isolate browser-based attacks is now available as a browser extension for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
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