Tag: microsoft
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Microsoft ships emergency patch to fix Windows 11 startup failures
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to address a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to enter recovery and fail to start after installing the KB5058405 May 2025 security update. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-ships-emergency-patch-to-fix-windows-11-installation-issues/
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Microsoft ships emergency patch to fix Windows 11 startup failures
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to address a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to enter recovery and fail to start after installing the KB5058405 May 2025 security update. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-ships-emergency-patch-to-fix-windows-11-installation-issues/
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Adobe und Microsoft sind bei Cloud-Phishing die beliebtesten Marken
Der Bericht Research Report EUROPA von Netskope Threat Labs deckt auf, dass Phishing zur bevorzugten Methode von Angreifern geworden ist, um Sicherheitskontrollen zu umgehen und auf sensible Umgebungen in Europa zuzugreifen. Die Forscher des Sicherheits- und Netzwerkunternehmens berichten, dass Adobe die Marke ist, die am häufigsten von Cyberkriminellen imitiert wird. Sie taucht in fast einem……
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Windows-Design-Fehler ermöglicht User Group Policies auszuhebeln
Eine etwas eigenwillige Design-Entscheidung der Windows-Entwickler ermöglicht es, Angreifern Gruppenrichtlinien für Nutzer (user group policies) lokal auszuhebeln. Es reichen normale Benutzerrechte und eine Datei, die in Windows mitgeliefert wird. Microsoft hat nicht vor, dieses Problem zu lösen. Das ist das … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/06/02/windows-schwachstelle-ermoeglicht-user-group-policies-auszuhebeln/
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Windows 11 Administrator-Protection angekündigt
Microsoft hatte bereits im Umfeld der BUILD 2025-Entwicklerkonferenz zum 19. Mai 2025, eine Neuerung für Windows 11 angekündigt. Der nun eingeführte sogenannte Administratorschutz (Administrator-Protection) ist eine neue Sicherheitsfunktion der Windows 11-Plattform, die darauf abzielt, die Administratorbenutzer auf dem Gerät zu … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/31/windows-11-administrator-protection-angekuendigt/
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Microsoft warns imminent end of Authenticator’s password autofill feature
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/microsoft-warns-imminent-end-of-authenticators-password-autofill-feature
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Why AI Hallucinations Are the Biggest Threat to Gen AI’s Adoption in Enterprises
In 2024, enterprise investments in generative AI skyrocketed. Microsoft alone committed over $10 billion to OpenAI, and according to a Gartner report, more than 80%…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/05/why-ai-hallucinations-are-the-biggest-threat-to-gen-ais-adoption-in-enterprises/
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Microsoft now testing Notepad text formatting in Windows 11
Microsoft announced today that the Windows 11 Notepad application is getting a text formatting feature supporting Markdown-style input. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-testing-notepad-text-formatting-in-windows-11/
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Attackers Exploit Microsoft Entra Billing Roles to Escalate Privileges in Organizational Environments
A startling discovery by BeyondTrust researchers has unveiled a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID and Azure environments, where attackers can exploit lesser-known billing roles to escalate privileges within organizational tenants. This sophisticated attack vector leverages the ability of guest users, often invited for collaboration with limited permissions, to create and control Azure subscriptions in…
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Dadsec Hacker Group Uses Tycoon2FA Infrastructure to Steal Office365 Credentials
Tags: credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, phishing, service, threatCybersecurity researchers from Trustwave’s Threat Intelligence Team have uncovered a large-scale phishing campaign orchestrated by the notorious hacker group Storm-1575, also known as >>Dadsec.
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Attackers Exploit Microsoft Entra Billing Roles to Escalate Privileges
A recent discovery by security researchers at BeyondTrust has revealed a critical, yet by-design, security gap in Microsoft Entra ID that could allow external guest users to gain powerful control over Azure environments. Contrary to common assumptions, Entra B2B guest accounts”, typically used for collaboration with external partners”, can leverage specific billing roles to create…
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Microsoft Reveals Techniques for Defending Against Evolving AiTM Attacks
Tags: attack, authentication, cloud, credentials, cyber, data-breach, email, microsoft, phishing, threatMicrosoft has exposed the escalating sophistication of phishing attacks, particularly focusing on Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) techniques that are becoming a cornerstone of modern cyber threats. As organizations increasingly adopt multifactor authentication (MFA), passwordless solutions, and robust email protections, threat actors are adapting with advanced methods to steal credentials, especially targeting enterprise cloud environments. AiTM attacks, often…
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From Code Red to Rust: Microsoft’s Security Journey
At this year’s Build developer conference, Microsoft reflects on what the company learned about securing features and writing secure code in the early 2000s. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/from-code-red-to-rust-microsoft-security-journey
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Sicherheitslücke: Warum ChatGPT oft den gesamten Onedrive-Ordner lesen kann
Forscher warnen vor einer Sicherheitslücke in Microsofts File Picker für Onedrive. Apps wie ChatGPT können weitaus mehr lesen, als Anwender erwarten. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-warum-chatgpt-oft-den-gesamten-onedrive-ordner-lesen-kann-2505-196714.html
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Void Blizzard nimmt NATO-Organisationen ins Visier
Tags: access, api, authentication, blizzard, cloud, cyberattack, cyberespionage, edr, fido, framework, governance, government, hacker, intelligence, mail, malware, mfa, microsoft, open-source, passkey, password, phishing, risk, siem, spear-phishing, threat, tool, ukraineRussische Hacker ändern ihre Taktik von Passwort-Spraying zu Phishing, aber ihre Ziele innerhalb der NATO bleiben gleich.Seit über einem Jahr hat es eine neue Cyberspionage-Gruppe, die mit der russischen Regierung in Verbindung stehen soll, auf Unternehmen aus verschiedenen Branchen innerhalb der NATO abgesehen. Die Gruppe wird von Microsoft Threat Intelligence ‘Void Blizzard” genannt. Die niederländischen…
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Securing Windows 11 and Server 2025: What CISOs should know about the latest updates
Susan Bradley / CSOYou can prevent Recall use by turning off the saving of snapshots and also disabling Click to Do. Alternatively, if you want to enable the service, I recommend setting a list of applications that you want filtered as well as excluding a list of URLs.In addition, you can set policies for Copilot.…
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Exchange 2016, 2019 support ends soon: What IT should do to stay secure
Microsoft is ending support for Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, and Outlook 2016 on October 14, 2025. That date might seem far off, but if you’re managing email … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/30/exchange-server-2016-2019-end-of-support/
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Warning: Threat actors now abusing Google Apps Script in phishing attacks
script[.]google[.]com. The attacker is betting the user will see and trust the Google brand, and therefore trust the content.”By using a trusted platform to host the phishing page, the threat actor creates a false sense of security, obscuring the underlying threat with the goal of getting the recipient to enter their email and password without…
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Microsoft Authenticator now warns to export passwords before July cutoff
The Microsoft Authenticator app is now issuing notifications warning that the password autofill feature is being deprecated in July, suggesting users move to Microsoft Edge instead. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-authenticator-now-warns-to-export-passwords-before-july-cutoff/
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Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday update fails on some Windows 11 VMs
‘The operating system couldn’t be loaded’ is never a great message First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/29/microsoft_windows_problems/
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Breach Roundup: Spanish Hacker Alcasec Back in the Jailhouse
Also, Stolen Cookies for Sale, LexisNexis Breach and an FBI Warning. This week, Alcasec back in a Spanish jail, billions of stolen cookies and Chinese hackers used Google Calendar. LexisNexis and Adidas had breaches, a vishing warning from the FBI. ClickFix scammers used fake Google Meet pages, Victoria’s Secret went offline. Microsoft will update all…
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Azure compromise likely with Microsoft Entra ID design issue
Tags: microsoftFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/azure-compromise-likely-with-microsoft-entra-id-design-issue
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Microsoft Opens Windows Update to 3rd-Party Apps
A breath of fresh air: Security fixes and other updates will be “orchestrated” by Redmond’s own update tool. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/windows-update-open-richixbw/
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Microsoft Authenticator Phases Out Password Features and Apple Watch Support
Microsoft is phasing out password features in Authenticator. Transition to Edge for autofill and explore passwordless authentication. Learn more! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/microsoft-authenticator-phases-out-password-features-and-apple-watch-support/
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus vs McAfee: Which Is Better for Your PC Security?
Compare Microsoft Defender Antivirus and McAfee features to find the best antivirus for you. Discover the right choice for your security needs. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-defender-antivirus-vs-mcafee/
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New Microsoft Entra Connect Update Replaces Legacy Login Methods
Quantum computing is rapidly emerging as one of the most transformative technology trends of 2025, promising to revolutionize industries by solving complex problems that are currently beyond the reach of classical computers. Unlike traditional computers that process information in binary code”, using bits that represent either 0 or 1″, quantum computers use qubits, which can…
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Microsoft Entra’s billing roles pose privilege escalation risks in Azure
Potential abuse for persistence, elevated access: Essentially, guest users assigned specific billing roles, such as “Billing Account Contributor”, can create new Azure subscriptions within a host tenant. This action does not require explicit permissions in the target tenant, effectively allowing guests to establish a foothold without direct administrative oversight.Once a subscription is created, the guest…