Cybersecurity

What One Year of Microsoft Defender Data Reveals About Email Threats Microsoft published its latest email security benchmark report in June 2026, based on telemetry collected across its Defender for Office 365 user base over the preceding twelve months. The report offers a snapshot of the volume and types of email-borne attacks that the platform detected and blocked, and it highlights trends that anyone using Microsoft 365 should be aware of. This article summarizes the key findings and translates them into practical steps you can take to improve your own email security. ...

Stop Business Email Compromise: How Real-Time Validation Protects Your Payments Last year, business email compromise (BEC) scams cost U.S. organizations $2.9 billion, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. These attacks are not sophisticated hacks. They rely on social engineering: a fake invoice, a spoofed vendor email, and a sense of urgency. Many small businesses do not have the security teams of large corporations, so they are frequent targets. ...

What a Year of Microsoft Defender Data Reveals About Email Security Threats Email remains the primary vector for cyberattacks, but the tactics attackers use shift constantly. In June 2026, Microsoft published a detailed benchmark of email security threats observed over the prior year, drawing on telemetry from Defender for Office 365. The report offers a data-driven look at what’s actually hitting inboxes—and what’s getting blocked. While the numbers come from Microsoft’s ecosystem, the patterns are relevant to anyone who uses email. ...

What Microsoft’s email security data reveals about today’s biggest threats If you administer a Microsoft 365 tenant or run a small business that relies on Exchange Online, you’ve probably wondered how effective the built-in email protection really is. Microsoft recently published a year’s worth of benchmark data from Defender for Office 365, and the numbers offer a grounded look at what threats are actually getting through — and where the filters are holding. ...

9 Smart Ways to Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. Millions of people hunt for discounts, and scammers know it. Fraudsters ramp up fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true deals just when shoppers are most distracted. A few precautions can mean the difference between snagging a real bargain and losing money or personal information. ...

Prime Day Shopping Scams: 9 Ways to Spot Fake Deals and Protect Your Money Before you click “buy” on Prime Day, take a moment to consider that you’re not just competing with other shoppers—you’re also being targeted by scammers. Major sales events like Prime Day create a perfect storm: high traffic, limited-time offers, and a sense of urgency that can override caution. According to a PCMag article published June 11, 2026, shopping scams spike by as much as 30% during these peak retail periods. Knowing what to look for can save you money and frustration. ...

9 Essential Tips to Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year. With deep discounts and limited-time offers, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush. Unfortunately, that same urgency is exactly what scammers rely on. During major sales events, fraudsters ramp up their efforts—phishing emails, fake websites, and counterfeit listings all spike. ...

9 Prime Day Scams to Watch Out For (and How to Avoid Them) Amazon Prime Day has become a major shopping event, but it also draws a flood of scams. Fraudsters know that shoppers are primed for deals, and they exploit that urgency to steal money, personal information, or both. It’s not just fake websites anymore—scammers now use sophisticated phishing texts, lookalike social media ads, and even direct account takeover attempts. ...

Prime Day Scams Are Everywhere: 9 Tips to Shop Safely Prime Day is one of the biggest sales events of the year, and scammers know it. Fake deals, phishing texts, and lookalike websites flood the internet in the days leading up to the event. If you’re planning to shop, a few simple precautions can save you money and keep your personal information out of the wrong hands. ...

Your Old Privacy Tools Aren’t Enough Anymore: Updating for the AI Era The way cybercriminals operate has changed. Artificial intelligence now powers automated phishing, realistic deepfakes, and large‑scale data scraping. The tools that used to protect you — a simple password manager, a basic VPN, or default browser settings — are no longer sufficient. The World Economic Forum has been tracking this shift closely. In a recent article on how to update data privacy tools to cut cybersecurity risk in the AI era, the Forum highlights the urgent need for consumers to rethink their digital defenses. Another WEF report notes that AI is “speeding up cybercrime by exposing flaws” in existing systems. If you haven’t updated your privacy setup in the past year, now is the time. ...