Cybersecurity Simplified: Phishing

Phishing is a deceptive tactic used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security. Attackers often impersonate trusted entities via email or other communication channels, making their messages appear legitimate.

Common Phishing Scenarios

• CEO Impersonation: An employee receives an urgent email from the CEO requesting gift cards. Believing it to be real, they comply—only to later discover it was a scam.
• Credential Theft: A user clicks a link to a "secure document," enters their credentials, and unknowingly hands over access to attackers.

Phishing Trends

Phishing email detections increased 250% globally from January to December 2018.
Source: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 24

How Microsoft 365 Business Premium Protects You

Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes Microsoft Defender for Office 365, offering advanced anti-phishing and anti-malware capabilities:

Key Protection Features

• Time-of-Click Protection
  Links are scanned in real-time when clicked. If the destination is malicious, access is blocked—even if the link was safe when delivered.

• URL Detonation
  Unknown links are opened in a secure sandbox to detect suspicious behavior. Users are warned if the link is deemed unsafe.

• Anti-Spoofing Technology
  Uses machine learning to detect impersonation attempts. Suspicious emails are blocked or sent to junk.

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  Even if credentials are compromised, MFA prevents unauthorized access. Conditional Access policies can restrict access based on location or device.

Microsoft’s Security Commitment

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 protects some of the world’s largest enterprises. It uses:

• AI and Machine Learning
  Real-time threat detection powered by global threat intelligence.

• Security Expert Insights
  Continuous updates from Microsoft’s security teams to counter evolving threats.

• Integrated Threat Signals
  Defender shares threat data across Microsoft’s ecosystem for enhanced protection.

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