Tag: microsoft
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Microsoft Launches Windows Resiliency Initiative to Boost Security and System Integrity
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has announced a new Windows Resiliency Initiative as a way to improve security and reliability, as well as ensure that system integrity is not compromised.The idea, the tech giant said, is to avoid incidents like that of CrowdStrike’s earlier this July, enable more apps and users to be run without admin privileges, add controls…
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Microsoft Ignite New 360-Degree Details Attackers Tools Methods
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in SecurityNewsA significant leap forward in cybersecurity was announced with the introduction of new threat intelligence (TI) capabilities in Security Copilot, aimed at giving organizations a comprehensive ‘360-degree’ view of attacker tools and methodologies. These innovations promise to provide defenders with deeper insights into potential threats, making it easier than ever to detect and neutralize adversaries before…
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Microsoft KI und Cloud: Neues Bug-Bounty-Event mit 4 Millionen US-Dollar Prämie
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in SecurityNewsEntdecken Sicherheitsforscher beim neuen Zero-Day-Quest-Event Lücken in Microsoft-Produkten, winken hohe Geldprämien. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-KI-und-Cloud-Neues-Bug-Bounty-Event-mit-4-Millionen-US-Dollar-Praemie-10077677.html
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Microsoft wählt Netskope als führenden Partner für Advanced SSE
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in SecurityNews
Tags: microsoftMicrosoft hat Netskope als führenden Partner ausgewählt, um die Netskope One SSE-Funktionen direkt in die Microsoft Entra Suite zu integrieren. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/microsoft-waehlt-netskope-als-fuehrenden-partner-fuer-advanced-sse/a38991/
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Windows 11 24H2: Microsoft macht Zeitzoneneinstellungen kaputt
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in SecurityNewsOhne Adminrechte lässt sich bei der neuesten Windows-11-Version die Zeitzone nicht anpassen. Beabsichtigt ist das laut Microsoft nicht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/windows-11-24h2-microsoft-macht-zeitzoneneinstellungen-kaputt-2411-190948.html
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Windows 95 setup was three programs in a trench coat, Microsoft vet reveals
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in SecurityNewsMS-DOS, a minimal Windows 3.1, and finally the teal delight of Windows 95 awaited installers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/19/chen_windows_95_setup/
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Dell Unveils AI and Cybersecurity Solutions at Microsoft Ignite 2024
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in SecurityNewsDell announced new AI and cybersecurity advancements at Microsoft Ignite, including APEX File Storage and Copilot services for Azure. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/dell-ai-cybersecurity-solutions-microsoft-ignite-2024/
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Microsoft launches ‘Zero Day Quest’ competition to enhance cloud and AI security
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in SecurityNewsThe tech giant is upping the bounties attached to several popular systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/microsoft-launches-zero-day-quest-competition-to-enhance-cloud-and-ai-security/
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Microsoft announces Zero Day Quest hacking event with big rewards
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft is enhancing its bug bounty initiatives with the launch of the Zero Day Quest hacking event. With $4 million in potential rewards, it focuses on driving research in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/microsoft-zero-day-quest-hacking-event/
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Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has implemented some and is working on delivering several other security-related features and improvements for Windows 11. Administrator protection will allow users … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/windows-11-security-features/
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Microsoft plans to boot security vendors out of the Windows kernel
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the prolonged worldwide IT outage caused by a buggy CrowdStrike update that took down … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/windows-kernel-security-vendors/
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Windows 365 Link Cloud PC: Connect securely to Windows 365
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, their first purpose-built Cloud PC device for instant, secure connection to Windows 365. Sign-in screen with USB security key option … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/windows-365-link/
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Unraveling Raspberry Robin’s Layers: Analyzing Obfuscation Techniques and Core Mechanisms
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in SecurityNewsIntroductionDiscovered in 2021, Raspberry Robin (also known as Roshtyak) is a malicious downloader that has circulated in the wild for several years, primarily spreading through infected USB devices. Although USB devices are a common and unremarkable tactic for spreading malware, Raspberry Robin stands out due to its unique binary-obfuscation techniques, extensive use of anti-analysis methods,…
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Microsoft now testing hotpatch on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 365
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft announced today that hotpatching is now also available in preview on Windows 365 and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 client devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-testing-hotpatch-on-windows-11-24h2-and-windows-365/
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Microsoft Ignite 2024 Unveils Groundbreaking AI, Security, and Teams Innovations
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft Ignite 2024 unveils groundbreaking AI, security, and Teams innovations, shaping the future of enterprise tech and digital transformation. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-ignite-2024-ai-security-teams-innovations/
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New Windows 11 recovery tool to let admins remotely fix unbootable devices
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft is working on a new Windows “Quick Machine Recovery” feature that will allow IT administrators to use Windows Update “targeted fixes” to remotely fix systems rendered unbootable. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-quick-machine-recovery-lets-admins-remotely-fix-unbootable-devices/
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A glimmer of good news on the ransomware front, as encryption rates plummet
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in SecurityNewsNo-one would be bold enough to say that the ransomware problem is receding, but a newly-published report by Microsoft does deliver a slither of encour… First seen on tripwire.com Jump to article: www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/glimmer-good-news-ransomware-front-encryption-rates-plummet
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Microsoft to launch new custom chips for data processing, security
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft on Tuesday revealed new custom chips aimed at powering workloads on its Azure cloud and bolstering security, particularly a new hardware accelerator that can manage data processing, networking and storage-related tasks. The Azure Boost DPU is Microsoft’s first data processing unit, designed for >>data-centric workloads with high efficiency and low power,
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Microsoft beefs up Windows security with new recovery and patching features
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in SecurityNewsIn the aftermath of the devastating CrowdStrike outage this July, Microsoft vowed to do better even though it insisted that the event was an aberration. Evidently unwilling to take chances (or risk further hits to its credibility), the company on Tuesday, during Microsoft Ignite 2024, shared how it’s making changes to Windows to prevent similar…
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Microsoft shares more details on Windows 11 admin protection
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft has shared more details about the new Windows 11 administrator protection security feature, which is available in preview and uses Windows Hello authentication prompts to block access to critical system resources. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-more-details-on-windows-11-admin-protection/
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Microsoft launches Zero Day Quest hacking event with $4 million in rewards
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft announced today at its Ignite annual conference in Chicago, Illinois, that it’s expanding its bug bounty programs with Zero Day Quest, a new hacking event focusing on cloud and AI products and platforms. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-launches-zero-day-quest-hacking-event-with-4-million-in-rewards/
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Windows 11: Security-Updates für das sicherste Betriebssystem der Welt
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in SecurityNewsInfolge des CrowdStrike-Debakels baut Microsoft die Sicherheitsfunktionen von Windows deutlich aus. Auch Drittentwickler werden streng an die Leine genommen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Windows-11-Security-Updates-fuer-das-sicherste-Betriebssystem-der-Welt-10057468.html
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Sicherheitslücke: Azure Stack HCI für Attacke anfällig
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in SecurityNewsMicrosoft hat einen wichtigen Sicherheitspatch für Azure Stack HCI veröffentlicht. Bislang wurden noch keine Attacken beobachtet. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Sicherheitsluecke-Azure-Stack-HCI-fuer-Attacke-anfaellig-10057541.html
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Notfallaccounts überwachen und absichern Pflicht für Break Glas-Accounts in Azure und Microsoft 365
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/sicherheit-mfa-break-glass-accounts-microsoft-365-azure-a-36bf76ee0e3768427ecb8f0b7ae33c5d/
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Microsoft SharePoint RCE flaw exploits in the wild you’ve had 3 months to patch
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/23/microsoft_sharepoint_rce_exploited/
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Microsoft 365 Admin portal abused to send sextortion emails
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in SecurityNewsThe Microsoft 365 Admin Portal is being abused to send sextortion emails, making the emails appear trustworthy and bypassing email security platforms. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-365-admin-portal-abused-to-send-sextortion-emails/
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Microsoft Pulls Exchange Patches Amid Mail Flow Issues
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in SecurityNewsEmail at many organizations has stopped working; the tech giant has advised users who are facing the issue to uninstall the updates so that it can address flaw. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/microsoft-pulls-exchange-patches-amid-mail-flow-issues
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Microsoft 365 Admin-Center: Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung bald obligatorisch
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in SecurityNewsAb Anfang 2025 reicht für das Einloggen im Admin-Center von Microsoft 365 ein Passwort nicht mehr aus. MFA-Codes sollen das Kapern von Accounts erschweren. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Microsoft-365-Admin-Center-Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung-bald-obligatorisch-10042669.html
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NASA and Microsoft intro Earth Copilot to tame satellite data overload
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in SecurityNewsProof of concept allows geospatial datasets to be conversationally queried First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/16/microsoft_nasa_earth_copilot/
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Vectra AI stärkt seine Dominanz in der Hybrid- und Multi-Cloud-Abwehr
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in SecurityNewsVectra AI fügt KI-gestützte Erkennungsfunktionen hinzu, die das Verhalten von Angreifern aufdecken, die auf Microsoft Azure-Cloud-Dienste und Microsoft Copilot abzielen, und bietet so dringend benötigte Verstärkung für die nativen Tools der Kunden First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/vectra-ai-staerkt-seine-dominanz-in-der-hybrid-und-multi-cloud-abwehr/a38976/