Email Bombing, ‘Vishing’ Tactics Abound in Microsoft 365 Attacks
Sophos noted more than 15 attacks have been reported during the past three months.
Sophos noted more than 15 attacks have been reported during the past three months.
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Securing CI/CD workflows with Wazuh
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