Threat Awareness – Microsoft Office365 Suite of Threats

As Office365 software applications continue to be used regularly by the majority of users in virtually all industries, the threats that lurk in the software suite affect practically all who use a computer, including systems administrators, and users alike. While these threats are nothing new, certain developments have made them more dangerous – like how Microsoft started allowing the use of python scripts within Excel since September 2023 – increasing the potential for malicious use. For these and other reasons, security awareness reminders on the threats posed by the Office365 suite is practical. Cofense Email Security offers a detailed look for better awareness and understanding of these threats.

As Office365 software applications continue to be used regularly by the majority of users in virtually all industries, the threats that lurk in the software suite affect practically all who use a computer, including systems administrators, and users alike. While these threats are nothing new, certain developments have made them more dangerous – like how Microsoft started allowing the use of python scripts within Excel since September 2023 – increasing the potential for malicious use. For these and other reasons, security awareness reminders on the threats posed by the Office365 suite is practical. Cofense Email Security offers a detailed look for better awareness and understanding of these threats.