The Winner's Curse: How Microsoft 365's Dominance Made It Cybercrime's Prime Target
Microsoft 365's overwhelming success as the central hub for business communication and collaboration has transformed it into the most lucrative target for cybercriminals. Just as Windows became the focal point of attacks in previous decades, M365's market dominance creates a massive, interconnected attack surface where compromising one service can unlock access to the entire ecosystem, compounded by critical backup vulnerabilities. Organizations must treat M365 security as a specialized discipline, moving beyond basic configurations to implement robust, layered defenses.