Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 5, 2022

Already impacting more than 2,000 victims, the malware is able to modify a DLL file digitally signed by Microsoft, says Check Point Research.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The use of Microsoft OneNote pages to disseminate malware to unwary users is increasing according to security experts. The researchers at Proofpoint claim they found six campaigns in December 2022 that used OneNote to distribute the AsyncRAT malware in a thorough study. Less than a month later, they detected over.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We talked to Proofpoint researchers about this new malware threat and how it infects Windows systems to steal information.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

Google took over the top spot for malicious downloads from Microsoft OneDrive as attackers created free accounts, uploaded malware and shared documents with unsuspecting users, says Netskope.

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The Verge

JULY 12, 2021

Microsoft says it’s gone door-to-door replacing routers compromised with the Trickbot malware in Brazil and Latin America, hoping to squash an international hacking group. Eradicating malware from routers can be particularly difficult for users , making in-person replacement a surprisingly effective tactic.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

A new variant of malware called XLoader is targeting macOS users. Learn more about how to protect yourself from this malicious software.

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GeekWire

JUNE 9, 2023

Microsoft says the lawsuit mischaracterizes its contract with Hold Security, and the company will seek to dismiss it. Microsoft says the allegations mischaracterize its agreement with the firm. Lawyers for Hold Security did not respond to requests for comment this week.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The video below explores DDP Protected Workspace and uniquely addresses healthcare regulations related to malware prevention. If the only line of defense is free or pseudo free AV solutions like Microsoft, than you are not in compliance with the spirit of HIPPA, and at best you are meeting the minimum requirements. Related articles.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2021

Microsoft Research's Project Freta aims to find invisible malware running on the cloud.

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Venture Beast

APRIL 5, 2022

Microsoft says new Windows 11 security features for 2022 will include new phishing and malware prevention, along with default VBS features. Read More.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Microsoft announced Monday that it used a court order and technical action with telecommunications providers to disrupt Trickbot, a ransomware distributor that could pose a threat to the upcoming elections. GeekWire File Photo). The New York Times reported that the U.S.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no third-party software to install or pay for. It’s called Windows Security. Windows Security’s built-in virus and threat protection feature.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Microsoft is currently under fire because of its chatbot Bing Chat. According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. Bing Chat , the AI-powered chatbot from Microsoft, has been caught up in a cybersecurity storm.

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Venture Beast

JULY 13, 2021

Microsoft is acquiring RiskIQ, which provides cybersecurity services, including malware and spyware monitoring and mobile app security. Read More.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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TechSpot

MAY 16, 2023

Microsoft will decrypt, open, and scan protected Zip archives uploaded to the company's cloud servers in search of potential computer threats. Security researcher Andrew Brandt recently discovered the issue while trying to share malware samples with other researchers through SharePoint. Read Entire Article

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft has recently brought attention to a highly-sophisticated and targeted phishing campaign conducted by a notorious threat actor group known as Storm-0324. This group has proven to be relentless in its pursuit of infiltrating corporate networks and has now set its sights on exploiting vulnerabilities within Microsoft Teams.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Quick take: Microsoft has launched its AI-driven Security Copilot, a tool designed to accelerate cybersecurity responses and investigations. This week, Microsoft unveiled its latest AI innovation: the Security Copilot AI. How does Security Copilot AI work?

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Tech Republic Big Data

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

SysAid has patched a zero-day vulnerability that could allow attackers to exfiltrate data and launch ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

OpenAI and Microsoft recently collaborated to identify and disrupt several nation-state actors who were attempting to use AI services for malicious cyber activities. According to Microsoft , the disrupted threat actors were affiliated with China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. AI promises benefits but also risks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 1, 2023

Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team recently uncovered a significant vulnerability in macOS , exposing a flaw in the System Integrity Protection (SIP) mechanism. This discovery raises concerns about system integrity, the installation of undeletable malware, and the potential compromise of private user data.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

However, security has struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of cloud innovation. Misconfigurations, vulnerable services, advanced malware, and sheer scale have opened cracks in cloud security. A new report from Qualys highlights critical security issues organizations face as they adopt cloud computing models.

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TechSpot

JUNE 17, 2022

Microsoft Defender for Individuals is a security suite for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers, offering protection across all of a family's devices. In addition to the well-rated antivirus and malware protection that Windows 10 and 11 already include, subscribers also get certain defenses on Android, macOS, and iOS.

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Gizmodo

MAY 22, 2020

While many parts of America are preparing to slowly reopen after months of lockdown, coronavirus-related scams and malware campaigns show no signs of abating. The Microsoft Security Intelligence Team recently disclosed details on two massive coronavirus phishing campaigns duping users into downloading and opening… Read more.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While looking for additional Exchange vulnerabilities in the wake of this year's zero-days, Kaspersky found an IIS add-on that harvests credentials from OWA whenever, and wherever, someone logs in.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 10, 2017

A new exploit, reported by McAfee, uses trick Microsoft office files to install malware on a user's machine and can bypass existing protection methods.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 12, 2021

A couple months ago, a security flaw was discovered in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service, known as PrintNightmare or CVE-2021-36958. The flaw allowed threat actors to escalate privilege to the systems level, creating the opportunity to install malware and create new accounts on Windows 10 machines.

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The Verge

JULY 14, 2020

Microsoft is warning of a 17-year-old critical Windows DNS Server vulnerability that the company has classified as “wormable.” Wormable vulnerabilities have the potential to spread via malware between vulnerable computers without user interaction,” explains Mechele?Gruhn a principal security program manager at Microsoft.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 25, 2023

Microsoft published specifics on the Volt Typhoon state-aligned China actor. The post Microsoft warns of Volt Typhoon, latest salvo in global cyberwar appeared first on TechRepublic. Experts say raising awareness of threats is critical.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In spite of a recent effort to improve the performance and detection rates in Windows Defender, Microsoft's anti-malware tool is still not very good at its job. AV-TEST conducted a lengthy, comprehensive test over a 12-month period to determine the best malware removal solutions for Windows 10.

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TechSpot

MAY 10, 2023

AV-TEST, an independent organization that evaluates and rates antivirus and security suite software, tested 18 antivirus packages for Windows 10. The examination involved testing the programs against around 12,000 malware samples mixed into 1.5 It also.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 4, 2022

Microsoft Defender is the built-in anti-malware package that’s included with modern Windows operating systems. It’s alternatively known as Windows Security (it shows up under Settings as Windows Security) or Windows Defender (sometimes with Antivirus at the end of the name, as in this Microsoft Docs page ).

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 17, 2022

AV-Comparatives, a leading organization in security software testing, recently released its latest Malware Protection Test for consumer antivirus software.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2021

Unfortunately, a number of the laptops sent out were discovered to have malware. English students' laptops infected with malware. They say the malware appears to have been contacting Russian servers and has been found in a handful of schools. We take all matters of security extremely seriously.

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Copilot: welcome to your virtual team Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 helps banks get the most from generative AI. Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 and automatically inherits the company’s security, compliance, and privacy policies and processes.

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Tech Republic Big Data

AUGUST 15, 2023

With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, cloud security posture management features are now available for Google Cloud Platform, as well as AWS and Azure.

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