Tag: email security
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Microsoft Warns of Rising PhaaS Attacks in 365 Environments
Microsoft Warns of Growing PhaaS Attacks in 365 Environments Microsoft has issued a warning about a surge in phishing campaigns that leverage PhaaS (phishing-as-a-service) techniques to impersonate trusted organizations. Unlike traditional spam, these attacks exploit misconfigured email routing and weak authentication settings to craft internal-looking emails that bypass casual scrutiny. The result is a higher…
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Rising PhaaS Attacks Lift the Veil on Microsoft 365 Phishing
Rising PhaaS Attacks Target Microsoft 365 Environments Security researchers warn of a growing trend in phishing: phishing as a service (PhaaS) campaigns that spoof organizations’ own domains to deliver highly credible emails within Microsoft 365 environments. Unlike generic scams, these attacks leverage legitimate-looking domains and internal routing patterns to bypass casual scrutiny, making them particularly…
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PhaaS Attacks in Microsoft 365: Rising Email Threats
What is PhaaS and why it matters in Microsoft 365 Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) refers to ready-made phishing platforms that enable attackers to launch convincing email campaigns with minimal technical effort. In Microsoft 365 environments, these campaigns increasingly imitate trusted internal communications by spoofing an organization’s own domains. The result is emails that look legitimate at a…
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Critical Vulnerability in SmarterMail: Urgent Warning on Remote Code Execution (CVE-2025-52691)
Overview: Critical SmarterMail Vulnerability An urgent security advisory from SmarterTools highlights a critical vulnerability in SmarterMail that could allow attackers to execute remote code on compromised mail servers. Tracked as CVE-2025-52691, the flaw represents a high-risk threat to organizations relying on SmarterMail for email hosting, collaboration, and secure communications. If exploited, attackers could gain unauthorized…
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Critical SmarterMail Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution: What You Need to Know
Overview of the SmarterMail Vulnerability A critical vulnerability recently disclosed in SmarterMail, tracked as CVE-2025-52691, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on affected mail servers. This kind of flaw places mail infrastructure at significant risk, potentially enabling data theft, service disruption, or the deployment of malicious software. SmarterTools has issued an urgent advisory…
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Critical SmarterMail Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution Threat and What You Must Do
Urgent alert: What is CVE-2025-52691? A critical vulnerability has been disclosed in SmarterMail by SmarterTools that could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected mail servers. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-52691, has the potential to give cybercriminals control over the server environment, leading to data exposure, disruption of mail services, and further…
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Misdirected Email Risk in Enterprise Security: Insights from Abnormal AI’s 2025 Report
Overview: A Growing Threat Beyond Phishing Enterprise email continues to be a critical communication channel, yet it remains a prime vector for data leakage and security breaches. Abnormal AI’s latest research, “2025 State of Misdirected Email Prevention: Keeping Sensitive Data Out of the Wrong Inboxes,” highlights a sobering reality: human error is accelerating the risk…
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Abnormal AI Unveils Growing Human Error Risk in Enterprise Email
Intro: A Wake-Up Call for Enterprise Email Security In its latest research, Abnormal AI highlights a sobering trend: misdirected emails remain a prevalent and increasingly costly risk for organizations. The 2025 State of Misdirected Email Prevention report examines how human error, evolving phishing tactics, and evolving data protection requirements intersect to threaten sensitive information. For…
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Abnormal AI Reveals Growing Human Error Risk in Enterprise Email
Overview: A New Risk Layer for Enterprise Email Abnormal AI, a leader in AI-native human behavior security, has released its latest research on misdirected email in enterprises. The report, titled the 2025 State of Misdirected Email Prevention: Keeping Sensitive Data Out of the Wrong Inboxes, sheds light on how human error continues to be a…
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Cybersecurity Breach at Western Sydney University News
Overview A major cybersecurity breach has targeted Western Sydney University, prompting warnings to students and alumni after mass emails circulated with alarming claims. The messages, which appeared to originate from accounts affiliated with the university, included false notices suggesting some degrees had been revoked. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about email security and data protection…