Tag: microsoft
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The FBI Still Hasn’t Cracked NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Phone
Plus: Harvard students pack Meta’s smart glasses with privacy-invading face-recognition tech, Microsoft and the DOJ seize Russian hackers’ domains, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/fbi-eric-adams-phone-not-cracked/
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Saying goodbye to the tech dreams Microsoft abandoned with Windows 11 24H2
Is that a Mixed Reality headset, or just a complicated paperweight? Oh and farewell WordPad First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/03/whats_gone_from_windows_11/
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DOJ, Microsoft take down 107 Russian-backed Star Blizzard domains
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/doj-microsoft-take-down-107-russian-backed-star-blizzard-domains
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Microsoft, DOJ Dismantle Russian Hacker Group Star Blizzard
The successful disruption of notorious Russian hacker group Star Blizzard’s operations arrives one month out from the US presidential election, one of the APT’s prime targets. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/microsoft-doj-dismantle-russian-hacker-group-star-blizzard
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DOJ, Microsoft Take Down 107 Russian-Backed Star Blizzards Domains
First seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36430/DOJ-Microsoft-Take-Down-107-Russian-Backed-Star-Blizzards-Domains.html
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Over 5,000 Fake Microsoft Notifications Fueling Email Compromise Campaigns
Check Point documented 5,000 emails coming from legitimate-looking organizational domains. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/spoof-microsoft-notifications-2024/
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DoJ, Microsoft Seize 100 Russian Phishing Sites Targeting US
DoJ and Microsoft seized over 100 sites used by Russian hackers for phishing campaigns targeting the U.S. The… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/doj-microsoft-seize-russian-phishing-sites-target-us/
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Microsoft throws in the towel on HoloLens 2
Tags: microsoftFive years of mixed reality now just mixed feelings First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/02/microsoft_hololens_2_dead/
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DOJ, Microsoft Take Down Domains Used by Russian-Backed Group
The DOJ and Microsoft in a joint effort seized dozens of domains from a Russian-based threat group known as Star Blizzard, which for more than a year was targeting civil society groups like NGOs and journalist as well as government agencies in a spear-phishing campaign aimed at stealing information. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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U.S. and Microsoft Seize 107 Russian Domains in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown
Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the seizure of 107 internet domains used by state-sponsored threat actors with ties to Russia to facilitate computer fraud and abuse in the country.”The Russian government ran this scheme to steal Americans’ sensitive information, using seemingly legitimate email accounts to trick victims into revealing…
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100+ domains seized to stymie Russian Star Blizzard hackers
Microsoft and the US Justice Department have seized over 100 domains used by Star Blizzard, a Russian nation-state threat actor. >>Between January 2023 and August 2024, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/04/star-blizzard-domains-seized/
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Nach fast 30 Jahren: Microsoft entfernt Wordpad endgültig aus Windows 11
Das in 1995 eingeführte Wordpad gibt es unter Windows 11 24H2 und Windows Server 2025 nicht mehr. Microsoft verweist auf Alternativen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nach-fast-30-jahren-microsoft-entfernt-wordpad-endgueltig-aus-windows-11-2410-189514.html
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Wettbewerbsklage von Google Cloud gegen Microsoft – Werden die Karten auf dem europäischen Cloud-Markt neu gemischt?
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/-microsoft-monopol-kartellrecht-untersuchungen-a-be12c12637da5fd031762928870e2abd/
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Microsoft and DOJ seized the attack infrastructure used by Russia-linked Callisto Group
Microsoft and the U.S. DoJ seized over 100 domains used by the Russia-linked Callisto Group for launching attacks on U.S. government and nonprofits. The Justice Department revealed the unsealing of a warrant to seize 41 domains used by Russia-linked Callisto Group (formerly SEABORGIUM, also known as COLDRIVER) for computer fraud in the United States. US…
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Star Blizzard: Microsoft und US-Justiz gelingt Schlag gegen Cyberkriminelle
Eine Gruppe Cyberkrimineller greift Journalisten und Russland-Experten an. Jetzt wird ihre Infrastruktur geschröpft. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Star-Blizzard-Microsoft-und-US-Justiz-gelingt-Schlag-gegen-Cyberkriminelle-9962006.html
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Microsoft, DOJ Dismantle Domains Used by Russian FSB-Linked Hacking Group
Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have successfully dismantled a network of domains a Russian hacking group linked to the Federal Security Service (FSB) uses. This collaborative effort is critical in countering cyber threats targeting democratic institutions worldwide. Seizing Domains to Disrupt Cyberattacks In coordination with the DOJ, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU)…
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October 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Recall can be recalled
October arrived, and Microsoft started the month by announcing the release of Windows 11 24H2. The preview versions of this release have been in the news due to many … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/04/october-2024-patch-tuesday-forecast/
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Microsoft SFI progress report elicits cautious optimism
Infosec experts say the Secure Future Initiative progress report shows Microsoft has made important changes to its policies, practices and accountability structures. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366612727/Microsoft-SFI-progress-report-elicits-cautious-optimism
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Gartner Magic Quadrant Names Microsoft, SentinelOne Among EPP Leaders
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/feature/gartner-magic-quadrant-names-microsoft-sentinelone-among-epp-leaders
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US, Microsoft Seize Domains Used in Russian Spear-Phishing
FSB Hackers Stripped of 107 Domains Used to Steal Credentials. The U.S. Department of Justice and Microsoft seized more than 100 websites allegedly used by a Russian intelligence cyberespionage operation with a fondness for spear phishing. Targets include the national security apparatus and journalists, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Microsoft and DOJ disrupt Russian FSB hackers’ attack infrastructure
Microsoft and the Justice Department have seized over 100 domains used by the Russian ColdRiver hacking group to target United States government employees and nonprofit organizations from Russia and worldwide in spear-phishing attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-and-doj-seize-spear-phishing-domains-used-by-star-blizzard-russian-hackers/
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DOJ, Microsoft seize dozens of domains ‘used by Russian intelligence agents’
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/doj-microsoft-seize-domains-russian-intelligence
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Microsoft files lawsuit to seize domains used by Russian spooks
Microsoft has been given permission to seize multiple domains used by the Russian state threat actor Star Blizzard as part of a coordinated disruption effort undertaken ahead of the US elections First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366612872/Microsoft-files-lawsuit-to-seize-domains-used-by-Russian-spooks
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DOJ, Microsoft seize more than 100 domains used by the FSB
The simultaneous actions targeted the Star Blizzard espionage operation, which went after government and civil society groups around the world. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/doj-microsoft-fsb-espionage-star-blizzard/
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DOJ, Microsoft seize 107 domains used in Russia’s Star Blizzard phishing attacks
Winter is coming First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/03/russian_phishing_domains_seized/
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Microsoft and US Government Disrupt Russian Star Blizzard Operations
Microsoft and the US government have collectively seized over 100 websites used by Russian nation-state actor Star Blizzard First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-us-govenment-disrupt/
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Windows 11 user hurt by the KB5043145 update? Microsoft offers a way out
Might be best to give it a miss for now First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/01/microsoft_kb5043145_rollback/
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OpenAI Valuation Nearly Doubles to $157B After $6.6B Funding
Thrive Capital, Microsoft, SoftBank, Nvidia Reportedly Lead OpenAI’s Latest Funding. OpenAI’s new $6.6 billion round of funding has nearly doubled its valuation to $157 billion. With investments from Thrive Capital, Microsoft, SoftBank and Nvidia, OpenAI plans to expand its AI research while facing pressures around executive turnover and its transition away from a nonprofit model.…
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Microsoft Office 2024 now available for Windows and macOS users
Microsoft has released Office 2024 for small businesses and consumers who want a standalone version without a Microsoft 365 subscription. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-2024-now-available-for-windows-and-macos-no-subscription-required/
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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some Intel PCs over BSOD issues
Microsoft is blocking Windows 24H2 upgrades on systems with incompatible Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers due to blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blocks-windows-11-24h2-on-some-intel-pcs-over-bsod-issues/