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1). Threat Intel: Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing Attack Targets UK SMEs – Email Security Alert A sophisticated new phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature has successfully targeted over 70 organisations since May 2025, with attackers using this built-in Microsoft function to bypass traditional email security measures. This represents a critical threat to UK SMEs relying on Microsoft 365 for business communications. Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send function to send highly targeted, extremely convincing phishing emails that are managing to bypass current Cybersecurity protocols. This campaign allows attackers to impersonate internal employees without ever compromising a single account …
2). Cyber Essentials Certification UK: Complete SME Guide 2025 Cyber Essentials is the UK government’s flagship cybersecurity certification scheme, designed to help organisations of all sizes protect against the most common cyber threats. Developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), this certification demonstrates that your business has implemented five fundamental security controls that provide robust protection against cyber attacks. The scheme offers two certification levels: Cyber Essentials (self-assessment) and Cyber Essentials Plus (independent verification with vulnerability testing). For most SMEs, the standard Cyber Essentials certification provides an excellent starting point for cybersecurity protection …
3). PHISHING & Understanding the Threat of Phishing. – CyberKPI: Phishing, a deceptive cybercrime technique, poses a significant threat to SMEs globally, impacting them financially and operationally. Small Businesses are particularly vulnerable to Phishing attacks due to their limited resources and often inadequate cybersecurity measures. Cybercriminals exploit the lack of sophisticated IT security infrastructure in SMEs to launch successful Phishing campaigns, leading to substantial financial losses and reputational damage. Phishing scams often exploit human emotions, such as fear or urgency, compelling victims to act quickly without verifying the source of the communication …
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