Tag: microsoft
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Proaktive Sicherheitsansätze senken Cyberrisiko deutlich
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in SecurityNewsRisikobehaftete Zugriffe auf Cloud-Applikationen sowie die Nutzung veralteter Microsoft Entra-ID-Konten zählen bei Unternehmen zu den größten Gefahren. Trend Micro, Anbieter von Cybersicherheitslösungen, gab einen Rückgang des Cyberrisikos bekannt, der sich in den Kennzahlen seines Cyber Risk Index (CRI) widerspiegelt. Mit einem Jahresdurchschnitt von 38,4 lag der Wert für 2024 um 6,2 Punkte unter dem CRI……
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Windows intros 365 Link, a black box that does nothing but connect to Microsoft’s cloud
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in SecurityNewsAnd it can be yours for a rather steep $349 First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/windows_365_link/
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Attackers Abuse Remote Desktop Protocol, Microsoft Binaries
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in SecurityNewsInvestigators See Ongoing Use of Living-Off-the-Land Binaries, Frequent RDP Abuse. Incident responders studying last year’s top attacker tools, tactics and procedures have urged cyber defenders to monitor for the unusual use of legitimate administrator tools, suspicious use of Remote Desktop Protocol, as well as attempts by attackers to hide their tracks by wiping logs. First…
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Hackers Use URL Shorteners and QR Codes in Tax-Themed Phishing Attacks
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in SecurityNewsAs the United States approaches Tax Day on April 15, cybersecurity experts have uncovered a series of sophisticated phishing campaigns leveraging tax-related themes to exploit unsuspecting users. Microsoft has identified these campaigns as employing advanced redirection techniques such as URL shorteners and QR codes embedded in malicious attachments to evade detection. By abusing legitimate services…
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AI Security Got Complicated Fast. Here’s How Microsoft is Simplifying It
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft’s approach offers a compelling opportunity to secure AI, leverage AI-driven security tools and establish a self-reinforcing ecosystem where AI agents effectively collaborate within defined organizational boundaries First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/ai-security-got-complicated-fast-heres-how-microsoft-is-simplifying-it/
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Windows 10 Support-Ende: Microsoft setzt auf Upgrade oder Recycling
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft beendet 2025 den Support für Windows 10 und fordert Nutzer auf, ihre alten PCs zu recyceln oder auf Windows 11 umzusteigen. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/windows-10-support-ende-microsoft-setzt-auf-upgrade-oder-recycling-312791.html
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Microsoft Boosts Email Sender Rules for Outlook
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in SecurityNewsThe tech giant will enforce new email authentication protocols for Outlook users who send large volumes of email beginning on May 5. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/microsoft-boosts-email-sender-rules-outlook
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Privilegierte Zugänge werden zum Sicherheitsrisiko
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Tags: access, ai, api, apple, authentication, best-practice, cisco, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, dark-web, hacker, mail, malware, mfa, microsoft, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityKriminelle bevorzugen Phishing als Erstzugriffsmethode und nutzen legale Tools für unauffällige Angriffe auf sensible Systeme, wie eine aktuelle Studie herausfand.Der Missbrauch legitimer privilegierter Zugänge (legitimate privileged access) nimmt zu . Wie der Cisco Talos’ Jahresrückblick 2024 herausfand, nutzten Angreifer immer öfter gestohlene Identitäten für ihre Attacken, darunter auch Ransomware-Erpressungen. Dafür missbrauchen die HackerAnmeldedaten,Tokens,API-Schlüssel undZertifikate.Angriffe dieser…
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Neue Maßstäbe für Datensicherheit – Mit der richtigen Backup-Strategie Microsoft-365-Daten sichern
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/mit-der-richtigen-backup-strategie-microsoft-365-daten-sichern-a-70ac636a95a3a0852e5a03a377da228e/
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Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In Removes Bypass Trick Option
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft is killing the Windows 11 bypass trick, soon, all setups will require internet and a Microsoft Account, leaving privacy-conscious users with fewer options. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-setup-microsoft/
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39M secrets exposed: GitHub rolls out new security tools
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in SecurityNews39 Million Secrets Leaked on GitHub in 2024 GitHub found 39M secrets leaked in 2024 and launched new tools to help developers and organizations secure sensitive data in code. Microsoft-owned code hosting platform GitHub announced the discovery of 39 million secrets leaked in 2024. The exposure of this sensitive information poses a serious risk to…
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April 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: More AI security introduced by Microsoft
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft is continuing to build on their AI cybersecurity strategy and this month announced the introduction of new agents in Microsoft Security Copilot. They are introducing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/04/april-2025-patch-tuesday-forecast/
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Bill Gates unearths Microsoft’s ancient code like a proud nerd dad
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Tags: microsoftFounder shares 4K Altair BASIC source ahead of 50th anniversary First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/bill_gates_altair_basic/
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Data doesn’t lie, but Microsoft’s new Power BI prices might make you cry
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in SecurityNewsHike is no joke and users are not laughing First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/microsoft_power_bi_hikes/
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How attackers exploit Microsoft 365 from the inside and what to do about it
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/how-attackers-exploit-microsoft-365-from-the-inside-and-what-to-do-about-it
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Microsoft touts bug finds from Security Copilot
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Tags: microsoftFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/microsoft-security-copilot-assists-discovery-of-bootloader-flaws
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Microsoft starts testing Windows 11 taskbar icon scaling
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft is testing a new taskbar icon scaling feature that automatically scales down Windows taskbar icons to show more apps when it gets too overcrowded. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-starts-testing-windows-11-taskbar-icon-scaling/
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Microsoft Warns of Tax-Themed Email Attacks Using PDFs and QR Codes to Deliver Malware
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft is warning of several phishing campaigns that are leveraging tax-related themes to deploy malware and steal credentials.”These campaigns notably use redirection methods such as URL shorteners and QR codes contained in malicious attachments and abuse legitimate services like file-hosting services and business profile pages to avoid detection,” Microsoft said in a report shared with…
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Phishers are increasingly impersonating electronic toll collection companies
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in SecurityNewsSteam was the most imitated brands by phishers in the first quarter of 2025, followed by Microsoft and Facebook/Meta, Guardio researchers have revealed. >>Historically, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/03/electronic-toll-collection-phishing/
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Delinea and Microsoft Partner to Provide Smooth Migration Path as Entra Permissions Management Sunsets
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Tags: microsoftFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/delinea-and-microsoft-partner-to-provide-smooth-migration-path-as-entra-permissions-management-sunsets
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Microsoft Teams, other tools exploited in new vishing scam
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/microsoft-teams-other-tools-exploited-in-new-vishing-scam
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Microsoft adds hotpatching support to Windows 11 Enterprise
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has announced that hotpatch updates are now available for business customers using Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 on x64 (AMD/Intel) systems, starting today. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-hotpatching-support-to-windows-11-enterprise/
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Microsoft’s AI tool catches critical GRUB2, U-boot bootloader flaws
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Tags: access, ai, control, cybersecurity, exploit, firmware, flaw, Hardware, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, risk, soc, supply-chain, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayAI-powered discovery changes the cybersecurity landscape: Microsoft’s Security Copilot tool significantly accelerated the vulnerability identification process, with a particular focus on filesystem implementations due to their high vulnerability potential.”Using Security Copilot, we were able to identify potential security issues in bootloader functionalities, focusing on filesystems due to their high vulnerability potential,” the blog stated. “This…
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Independent tests show why orgs should use third-party cloud security services
AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform each scored 0% security effectiveness in CyberRatings.org’s evaluation of cloud network firewall vendors’ ability to prevent exploits and evasions. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/independent-tests-show-why-orgs-should-use-third-party-cloud-security-services/
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QR Code Phishing (Quishing) Attack Your Smartphones To Steal Microsoft Accounts Credentials
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have identified a growing trend in phishing attacks leveraging QR codes, a tactic known as >>quishing.
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams Messages to Deliver Malware
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Tags: attack, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, hacker, malicious, malware, microsoft, powershell, tactics, vulnerabilityCybersecurity experts have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Microsoft Teams users to infiltrate corporate systems. By exploiting the platform’s communication vulnerabilities and leveraging malicious PowerShell scripts, attackers bypassed traditional defenses, delivering malware capable of stealing credentials and establishing persistent backdoors. The attack demonstrates an alarming evolution in malware delivery tactics through trusted collaboration platforms.…
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Microsoft Using AI to Uncover Critical Bootloader Vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsUsing the Security Copilot tool, Microsoft discovered 20 critical vulnerabilities in widely deployed open-source bootloaders. The post Microsoft Using AI to Uncover Critical Bootloader Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-using-ai-to-uncover-critical-bootloader-vulnerabilities/
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New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement
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in SecurityNewsA previously unknown trick lets you easily bypass using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11, just as Microsoft tries to make it harder to use local accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-trick-lets-you-bypass-microsoft-account-requirement/