KnowBe4 Threat Lab finds Direct Send attacks timed around the working day
KnowBe4 Threat Lab has published new research uncovering 29,785 confirmed phishing emails abusing Microsoft 365's Direct Send functionality across July and August 2026. Direct Send is a legitimate Microsoft 365 feature designed to allow devices such as printers and scanners, as well as legacy applications, to send emails without a dedicated account.
