From 1d97fe9569a509b480674445f767332bd44fea7a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: becarta Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 01:56:41 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] added blog item about enterprise app protection extension --- src/data/post/Enterprise_App_Protection.mdx | 109 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 109 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/data/post/Enterprise_App_Protection.mdx diff --git a/src/data/post/Enterprise_App_Protection.mdx b/src/data/post/Enterprise_App_Protection.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..89f0564 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/data/post/Enterprise_App_Protection.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,109 @@ +--- +title: "Enterprise App Protection – Your First Line of Defense Against Phishing" +excerpt: "Protect your organization from phishing attacks impersonating Microsoft 365, DocuSign, Salesforce, and more. Enterprise App Protection automatically scans and warns about malicious links." +publishDate: 2025-02-16T02:00:00Z +author: "Richard Bergsma" +category: Security +image: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rrpbergsma/EnterpriseAppProtection/refs/heads/main/EnterpriseAppProtection.png +tags: ["Security", "Phishing", "Microsoft 365", "Browser Extensions", "Cybersecurity"] +--- + +# πŸš€ Enterprise App Protection – Your First Line of Defense Against Phishing + + +## πŸ” Why This Extension Matters + +**Phishing attacks** are one of the biggest cybersecurity threats in modern enterprises. Attackers frequently **spoof trusted brands** like **Microsoft 365, DocuSign, and Salesforce** to trick employees into entering credentials on fake websites. + +With **Enterprise App Protection**, you get **real-time phishing detection** to help prevent accidental clicks on **fraudulent links** in: +- **Emails** +- **Microsoft Teams chats** +- **SharePoint documents** +- **Web pages containing enterprise app links** + +This **browser extension** is designed to protect professionals and businesses by ensuring that every **enterprise-related link is legitimate** before it’s clicked. + +--- + +## βœ… Key Features + +πŸ”Ή **Real-time phishing detection** – Detects fake domains impersonating trusted enterprise apps. +πŸ”Ή **Google Safe Browsing integration** – Scans links for known phishing and malware threats. +πŸ”Ή **Automatic scanning of dynamically loaded content** – Works inside **Outlook Web, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint**. +πŸ”Ή **Works offline** – Performs all domain checks locally, ensuring privacy. +πŸ”Ή **Prevents duplicate warnings and false positives** – Only triggers alerts when necessary. +πŸ”Ή **User-managed trusted and blocked domains** – Customize detection settings to fit your needs. +πŸ”Ή **Compatible with Chrome & Edge** – Seamlessly integrates into your browser. + +--- + +## πŸ› οΈ How It Works + +When you visit a website or open an email, Enterprise App Protection **automatically scans all links** and determines if they are safe: + +1️⃣ **Identifies mentions of enterprise applications** (like "Microsoft 365" or "DocuSign") in links. +2️⃣ **Checks if links point to the official domain** or an **impersonation site**. +3️⃣ **Uses Google Safe Browsing API** to detect additional phishing and malware threats. +4️⃣ **Monitors dynamic content in Outlook Web, Teams, and SharePoint**, ensuring links added after page load are also checked. +5️⃣ **Displays clear warnings** if an impersonation attempt is detected. + +If a phishing attempt is found, a **warning is shown directly below the link**, alerting you before you click. + +--- + +## πŸ” Privacy-Focused + +Unlike many security extensions, **Enterprise App Protection prioritizes user privacy**: + +βœ”οΈ **Zero Data Collection** – The extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, browsing history, or email content. +βœ”οΈ **Works 100% Offline** – After the first setup, all domain checks happen locally. +βœ”οΈ **No Cloud Processing** – Your data never leaves your device. +βœ”οΈ **Uses Google Safe Browsing API** – Ensures real-time phishing and malware protection. +βœ”οΈ **Open Source** – Fully transparent code, available on GitHub. + +--- + +## πŸ“₯ How to Install + +### **πŸ”Ή From the Chrome Web Store (Coming Soon)** +Once published, the extension will be available directly from the Chrome Web Store. + +### **πŸ”Ή Manually Install (Developer Mode)** +1️⃣ **Download the latest version** from the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/rrpbergsma/EnterpriseAppProtection). +2️⃣ Open **`chrome://extensions/`** in Chrome or Edge. +3️⃣ Enable **Developer Mode** (top-right corner). +4️⃣ Click **"Load Unpacked"** and select the **Enterprise App Protection** folder. +5️⃣ The extension is now active and will scan links automatically! + +--- + +## πŸ“‘ Future Enhancements + +πŸ”Ή **Multi-browser support** – Firefox & Safari compatibility. +πŸ”Ή **Advanced AI-based phishing detection** – More intelligent scanning for phishing patterns. +πŸ”Ή **Expanded enterprise app coverage** – Supporting even more cloud-based applications. + +If you have feature requests or want to contribute, check out our **GitHub repository**: + +πŸ‘‰ **[View the Source Code on GitHub](https://github.com/rrpbergsma/EnterpriseAppProtection)** + +--- + +## πŸ† Stay Protected Today + +Enterprise App Protection is your **first line of defense against phishing attacks targeting businesses**. Whether you're an **IT security professional**, **business user**, or **concerned about online safety**, this extension adds an extra layer of **security and awareness**. + +βœ… **Protect your accounts.** +βœ… **Stay secure when using enterprise apps.** +βœ… **Avoid falling victim to sophisticated phishing attacks.** + +--- + +## πŸ”— Get Started Now + +πŸ“Œ **[Download the Extension](#)** (Coming Soon) +πŸ“Œ **[View on GitHub](https://github.com/rrpbergsma/EnterpriseAppProtection)** + +--- + +Would love to hear your feedback! Let me know what you think. πŸš€ \ No newline at end of file