Microsoft has issued a warning about a surge in tax-themed email attacks using PDFs and QR codes to deliver malware. As Tax Day approaches in the United States on April 15, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals and businesses by leveraging tax-related themes to trick users into revealing sensitive information or infecting systems with malicious software. […]
Update, Feb.10, 2025: This story, first published on February 4, has been updated with insights from a security expert who compares the ease of executing these attacks to assembling flat-pack furniture. Furthermore, it includes new Gmail security recommendations from Google to help mitigate these threats. Gmail security has come under threat as cybercriminals employ artificial […]
Microsoft 365 security threats continue to evolve, with cybercriminals leveraging sophisticated tactics like phishing, credential theft, and malicious HTML attacks to exploit vulnerabilities in businesses of all sizes. The way businesses operate today has transformed dramatically, making Microsoft 365 security a crucial aspect of their cybersecurity strategy. While email remains an essential communication tool, it has […]