--- title: iFlock Blog – iFlock Security Consulting | Karrie Westmoreland (2) description: "Explore valuable insights and thought-provoking content on a wide range of business and technology topics on the iFLock Consulting blog. 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Today’s house favorite? SAML Roulette—an attack so sneaky, it makes phishing look like a carnival game. ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/saml-roulette) March 27, 2025 No Comments [![SharePoint and Click-Fix Phishing: How to Detect and Defend Against It](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20digital%20workspace%20overflowing%20with%20various%20elements%20related%20to%20cybersecurity%20and%20phishing%20threats%20In%20the%20foreground%20a%20laptop%20screen%20displays%20a%20phishing%20email%20that%20mimics%20a%20legitimate%20SharePoint%20notification-1.jpeg)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/sharepoint-click-fix-phishing) Blog, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Vulnerability, Phishing, Email Protection, Email Security ### [SharePoint and Click-Fix Phishing: How to Detect and Defend Against It](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/sharepoint-click-fix-phishing) Phishing attacks have evolved significantly, with cybercriminals exploiting trusted platforms like Microsoft SharePoint and IT ticketing systems such as Click-Fix to deceive users. These attacks prey on human psychology, using urgency and familiarity to trick employees into revealing credentials or installing malware. ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/sharepoint-click-fix-phishing) March 26, 2025 No Comments [![An All You Need to Know Guide to DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20sleek%20modern%20image%20illustrating%20email%20cyber%20security%20%20The%20overall%20design%20is%20clean%20with%20a%20professional%20aesthetic%20that%20conveys%20technical%20information%20effectively-1.jpeg)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/dkim-guide) Blog, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Vulnerability ### [An All You Need to Know Guide to DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/dkim-guide) DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) helps protect your email domain from spoofing and tampering by adding a digital signature to outgoing emails. It’s like a ‘proof of authenticity’ stamp for your messages. DKIM relies on asymmetric cryptography to verify the integrity and authenticity of email messages. ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/dkim-guide) March 24, 2025 No Comments [![Server room with racks of blinking servers, illustrating SMTP credential hunt attacks](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20dimly%20lit%20server%20room%20filled%20with%20racks%20of%20servers%2c%20their%20blinking%20lights%20casting%20an%20eerie%20glow%20across%20the%20space-1.jpeg)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/smtp-credential-hunt) Blog, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Vulnerability, Phishing, Email Protection, Data Breach, Email Security ### [SMTP Credential Hunt Attacks: The Hidden Threat to Email Security](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/smtp-credential-hunt) Email security is often seen as a firewall or anti-phishing issue, but attackers are increasingly focusing on a more subtle yet devastating approach—SMTP Credential Hunt Attacks. These attacks target SMTP authentication mechanisms and email server configurations, aiming to steal credentials that grant full control over corporate email... ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/smtp-credential-hunt) March 15, 2025 No Comments [![PrePw0n3d Android TV Sticks: A Cybersecurity Nightmare](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20dimly%20lit%20room%20filled%20with%20various%20Android%20TV%20sticks%20scattered%20across%20a%20table%2c%20each%20one%20displaying%20a%20flickering%20screen%20with%20ominou.jpeg)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/prepw0n3d) Blog, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Vulnerability, Data Breach ### [PrePw0n3d Android TV Sticks: A Cybersecurity Nightmare](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/prepw0n3d) The rise of affordable Android TV sticks has made streaming more accessible than ever. However, cybersecurity experts have uncovered a disturbing trend: some of these devices come prepw0n3d—pre-infected with malware straight from the factory. These compromised streaming devices pose a serious risk, capable of stealing personal data, mining... ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/prepw0n3d) March 10, 2025 No Comments [![Social Engineering in Cyber Attacks: The Human Weakness in Cybersecurity](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20darkened%20office%20environment%20with%20a%20sleek%20computer%20monitor%20displaying%20a%20series%20of%20phishing%20emails%20that%20have%20been%20flagged%20as%20suspici.jpeg)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/social-engineering) Blog, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Vulnerability, AI, Deepfake, Phishing, Data Breach ### [Social Engineering in Cyber Attacks: The Human Weakness in Cybersecurity](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/social-engineering) ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/social-engineering) February 27, 2025 No Comments [![OAuth Phishing: They Don’t Even Need Your Credentials to Gain Persistence](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20darkthemed%20digital%20landscape%20filled%20with%20ominous%20shadows%20and%20a%20glowing%20computer%20screen%20in%20the%20center-2.jpeg)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/oauth-phishing) Blog, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Vulnerability, Phishing, Data Breach ### [OAuth Phishing: They Don’t Even Need Your Credentials to Gain Persistence](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/oauth-phishing) ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/oauth-phishing) February 24, 2025 No Comments [![The Critical Role of an MSSP in Modern Cybersecurity](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20sleek%2c%20modern%20cybersecurity%20operations%20center%20bustling%20with%20activity-1.jpeg)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/critcal-role-of-mssp) Blog, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Vulnerability, MSSP, Data Breach ### [The Critical Role of an MSSP in Modern Cybersecurity](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/critcal-role-of-mssp) In an era where cyber threats are growing in complexity and frequency, organizations face an uphill battle in securing their digital assets. Many businesses, especially small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), struggle to maintain a robust security posture due to limited resources, expertise, or time. This is where a Managed Security Services... ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/critcal-role-of-mssp) February 19, 2025 No Comments [![Microsoft’s Decision to End Defender VPN: A Step Toward Better Cybersecurity Solutions](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20modern%20office%20environment%20with%20a%20sleek%20desk%20featuring%20a%20highresolution%20computer%20screen%20displaying%20the%20Microsoft%20365%20logo-1.jpeg)](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/defender-vpn-updates) Blog, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Vulnerability ### [Microsoft’s Decision to End Defender VPN: A Step Toward Better Cybersecurity Solutions](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/defender-vpn-updates) Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the built-in VPN feature within Microsoft Defender for Microsoft 365 subscribers on February 28, 2025. While some users may be disappointed by the removal of this privacy tool, this decision is actually a strategic move that allows Microsoft to shift focus toward more advanced and effective security... ### Share this: - Twitter - Facebook [Read More »](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/defender-vpn-updates) February 11, 2025 No Comments [Prev](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog) [1](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog) [2](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/author/karrie-westmoreland/page/2) [3](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/author/karrie-westmoreland/page/3) [Next](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/blog/author/karrie-westmoreland/page/3) [![iFlock Security Consulting](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iflockconsulting%20Favicon%20blue-01-1.png?width=54&height=54&name=iflockconsulting%20Favicon%20blue-01-1.png) iFlockSecurity Consulting](https://www.iflockconsulting.com/) Offensive security testing and compliance for organizations that would rather find the gap first. 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