How Not to Become the Target of the Next Microsoft Hack

This commentary discusses the evolving Microsoft 365 threat landscape, noting increased attacks on Office documents and AI’s growing dual role in defense and offense. It urges organizations to strengthen governance and operational security by routinely auditing access controls, rigorously managing delegations and permissions, and adopting layered security measures. While it references notable issues (e.g., exploited non-production accounts and backdoored updates), the focus is on proactive best practices rather than detailed incident analysis.