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Disable Microsoft 365 Direct Send to Stop Internal Spoofing Attacks

Disable Microsoft 365 Direct Send to Stop Internal Spoofing Attacks

Attackers are abusing Microsoft 365 Direct Send to spoof internal users and bypass third-party spam filters. Here is how to block it safely while still allowing approved devices and applications to send email.

June 2, 2026Alex Dolney
Block Device Code Flow in Microsoft 365 to Stop Token Phishing

Block Device Code Flow in Microsoft 365 to Stop Token Phishing

How attackers abuse Microsoft device code authentication and how organizations can block device code flow using Conditional Access.

May 22, 2026Alex Dolney
Email Security: The Top 10 Controls That Actually Matter

Email Security: The Top 10 Controls That Actually Matter

Email security is not just about buying another tool. SPF, DKIM, DMARC, domain reputation, impersonation protection, and proper configuration matter more than most vendors admit.

May 21, 2026Alex Dolney
Why SMBs Should Be Looking at Microsoft Sentinel

Why SMBs Should Be Looking at Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Sentinel gives small and midsize businesses a practical way to centralize security visibility without turning security into a massive enterprise project.

May 15, 2026Alex Dolney
Why Small Businesses Should Adopt Windows Hello for Business

Why Small Businesses Should Adopt Windows Hello for Business

Windows Hello for Business replaces passwords with secure, device-based authentication, helping small businesses improve security while simplifying the user experience.

February 10, 2026Alex Dolney
macOS + Intune + Entra ID: Seamless Login with Platform SSO and Password Sync

macOS + Intune + Entra ID: Seamless Login with Platform SSO and Password Sync

Platform SSO with Password Sync allows macOS users to sign in with their Entra ID password, keep local and cloud passwords synced, and unlock FileVault using cloud credentials.

February 10, 2026Alex Dolney