Have you ever clicked on a link in an email that led you to a suspicious page asking for your information? You're not alone. Phishing attacks are one of the most common cyberthreats, tricking unsuspecting users into revealing sensitive information. But fear not — Microsoft 365 Defender empowers you to fight back.

Phishing is an online scam in which hackers attempt to steal people's personal information by sending them fraudulent emails or messages. These emails often appear to be from legitimate companies, such as banks or credit card companies. Microsoft 365 Defender can help protect users from phishing scams, and here’s how.

Every day, you receive dozens of email messages, including spam, which is usually harmless, unless there’s a malware attached to it. But even the harmless ones can become more than just an annoyance if you have thousands of them flooding your inbox.

Cybercriminals are fairly experienced at avoiding detection. By the time you notice they’ve infected your computer with malware or hijacked your account, serious damage has most likely already been done. To make matters worse, they have another way to hide their illegal activities, and it involves sending thousands of spam emails.