How to defend Office 365 from spear-phishing attacks

The video discusses a zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash used in a spear phishing attack targeting a Russian medical institution. It explains the attack sequence, including the use of a RAR archive and ActiveX Flash control to create a backdoor. The video also covers signs of compromised email accounts and offers mitigation strategies, such as enabling Windows Defender features and using AI for threat detection.

What is a common starting point for many cyber attacks, as highlighted in the video?

• Malware downloads

• Spear phishing emails

• Social media scams

• Direct hacking attempts

In the described attack, what was the purpose of the ActiveX Flash control?

• To activate a command script

• To display a warning message

• To block unauthorized access

• To encrypt user data

What was the role of the backdoor in the attack sequence?

• To collect and upload system information

• To install antivirus software

• To send spam emails

• To delete system files

Which Windows feature can be enabled to help protect against such attacks?

• Windows Firewall

• Windows Defender System Guard

• Windows Backup

• Windows Update

What should users do if they notice unusual events in their email accounts?

• Ignore them

• Report them to IT

• Delete their account

• Change their email provider