Microsoft Teams Phishing Attack Alerts Coming to Everyone Next Month

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Microsoft Teams phishing alerts will be available for all Microsoft 365 customers by mid-February 2025. This feature, designed to protect against brand impersonation attacks from external senders, will automatically detect phishing attempts and prompt users with warnings. Admins do not need to configure this, and they can also monitor detected attacks via audit logs. Until then, users are advised to disable external access if unnecessary, or allow specific domains to reduce risk.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-phishing-attack-alerts-coming-to-everyone-next-month/

Moving Target Defense (MTD)

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MTD: cybersecurity strategy that dynamically alters system configurations to evade attacks, enhancing security by making targets unpredictable. Methods include IP hopping, program misdirection, and virtual machine relocation. Goals: disrupt attackers, increase complexity, reduce vulnerabilities.

World Economic Forum 2025: Navigating Cybersecurity in an Era of Complexity

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World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos focused on cybersecurity amidst global complexities. President Trump's address highlighted trade and interest rates while cybersecurity was a key agenda. New white papers discussed managing AI-related cyber risks, emphasizing the need for multistakeholder collaboration. Geopolitical tensions, rapid tech advancements, and regulatory demands complicate cybersecurity. Key strategies include prioritizing operational technology (OT) security, managing supply chain risks, assessing AI tools, ensuring regulatory compliance, and addressing the cyber skills gap. Overall, the report stresses that the stakes in cybersecurity are higher than ever.

https://www.govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-on-cybersecurity/world-economic-forum-2025-navigating-cybersecurity-in-an-era-of-complexity

Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ)

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CRQ: Methodology quantifying cyber risks in monetary terms; aids in assessing, prioritizing cybersecurity investments, aligning risk with business objectives. Focuses on data-driven analysis, impact measurement, decision-making.

Non-Human Identities (NHI)

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NHI refers to digital identities assigned to devices, applications, services, or processes, enabling authentication and access management. Effective NHI management ensures secure machine-to-machine communication, prevents unauthorized access, and mitigates risks in automated systems.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

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IAM: Framework for managing digital identities, user access, and permissions. Ensures security, compliance, and efficient resource management. Key components: authentication, authorization, user provisioning, monitoring.

Sender Policy Framework (SPF)

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SPF: Email authentication method, prevents spoofing by verifying sender IP against authorized domains. Enhances deliverability, reduces spam. Uses DNS records.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

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SSO: Authentication process allowing users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials, improving user experience and security, reducing password fatigue, and simplifying administration.

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