Email security risks to watch before you click or reply

Email security risks to watch before you click or reply What Microsoft’s year‑long email security benchmark reveals—and how to act on it Email remains the top vector for cyberattacks. Every day, phishing attempts, malware‑laden attachments, and impersonation scams land in inboxes. Microsoft recently released a comprehensive benchmark based on a full year of data from Microsoft Defender for Office 365. The report sheds light on the most common email threats, where defenses often fail, and which configurations make a real difference. Here’s what the data says and how you can apply it to protect your own email—whether you’re an individual or running a small business. ...

July 1, 2026 · 3 min · BriefArc Desk