Cloud in the crosshairs

Cloud in the Crosshairs: How Cyber Criminals Exploit File-Sharing, Identity and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365
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The way we work has dramatically changed. The World Wide Web, social media, and newer technology like cloud computing allow teams to collaborate and get more work. Products such as Microsoft Office 365 provide tools that facilitate this new way of working.

They transform businesses into productive powerhouses.

Unfortunately, these are popular targets for cyber criminals who want to exploit unsuspecting organisations. This report explores five people-centric attacks that attackers use to compromise target companies.

These attacks include:

  • Business email compromise
  • Telephone-oriented attack delivery
  • Weaponized file sharing
  • Account takeover
  • Compromised supplier accounts

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