{"id":323937,"date":"2024-11-25T16:12:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontualsolutions.com\/microsoft-365-ensure-the-security-of-your-data-against-the-rise-of-cyberattacks\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:01:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T14:01:25","slug":"microsoft-365-cyberattacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pontualsolutions.com\/en\/microsoft-365-cyberattacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft 365: Ensure the Security of your Data against the Rise of Cyberattacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently, there has been a significant increase in Brute Force attacks on Microsoft 365 accounts. These attacks primarily target users with administrative permissions and can lead to system breaches and the destruction of critical organizational data. Read the article to learn the best ways to ensure your business’s protection. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have been increasing \u2013 Check Point Software estimates that in Portugal, there was a 75% increase in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. These statistics also include Brute Force attacks<\/strong> on Microsoft 365 systems, which have been exposing significant vulnerabilities in companies’ IT infrastructures. <\/p>\n

What is a Brute Force Attack?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A Brute Force attack, or, in Portuguese, ataque de for\u00e7a bruta, is a cyberattack where the hacker attempts to discover user passwords by trying a series of combinations until the correct result is obtained. The target of the attack is administrator accounts, as they have management permissions for the systems and full access to all company information. <\/p>\n

When successful, a brute force attack allows the hacker to irreversibly delete all company data. In this case, not even Microsoft can help with recovery, as the company itself states in its Terms of Service<\/a>, it is not responsible for damages resulting from unavailability, data loss, or profits. <\/p>\n

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How to Protect Yourself against Attacks on Microsoft 365<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To continue using Microsoft 365<\/a> tools \u2013 which include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, among others \u2013 securely, it is essential to robustly protect user data with comprehensive backup and protection solutions<\/strong>. Here are three recommendations: <\/p>\n

Acronis Cyber Protect <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Acronis Cyber Protect is a solution that combines Microsoft 365 backup<\/a> with advanced protection against cyber threats. The product includes: <\/p>\n