Tag: microsoft
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Researcher Uses Copilot with WinDbg to Simplify Windows Crash Dump Analysis
A researcher has unveiled a novel integration between AI-powered Copilot and Microsoft’s WinDbg, dramatically simplifying Windows crash dump analysis. For decades, debugging Windows crash dumps has been a labor-intensive task. Engineers have been stuck manually entering cryptic commands like!analyze -vand deciphering esoteric hexadecimal output, a process that requires deep experience and nerves of steel. This…
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Jetzt Daten sichern: Microsoft Authenticator verliert seine Autofill-Funktion
Bisher konnten Anwender mit dem Microsoft Authenticator automatisch Passwörter und andere Daten eintragen lassen. Das ändert sich in Kürze. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/jetzt-daten-sichern-microsoft-authenticator-verliert-seine-autofill-funktion-2505-195899.html
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Microsofts CEO Nadella sagt 30% des Codes sind KI-generiert
In einem Interview, welches Meta-Chef Mark Zuckerberg mit dem CEO von Microsoft, Satya Nadella, geführt hat, wurden auch Aussagen zum Einsatz von AI genannt. Laut Satya Nadella seien bei Microsoft ca. 30% des Codes von Windows und anderer Produkte durch … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/05/microsofts-ceo-nadella-sagt-30-des-codes-sind-ki-generiert/
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US authorities have indicted Black Kingdom ransomware admin
A 36-year-old Yemeni man behind Black Kingdom ransomware is indicted in the U.S. for 1,500 attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers. U.S. authorities have indicted Rami Khaled Ahmed (aka “Black Kingdom,” of Sana’a, Yemen), a 36-year-old Yemeni national, suspected of being the administrator of the Black Kingdom ransomware operation. He is believed to have carried out…
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Skype läuft am 5. Mai 2025 aus, was man wissen sollte
Tags: microsoftKurze Erinnerung für Nutzer von Microsofts Dienst Skype. Microsoft stellt am heutigen 5. Mai 2025 seinen Skye-Dienst ein. Für Nutzer mit Restguthaben gibt es die Möglichkeit, per Wähltastatur Telefonate zu führen. Skype-Nutzer sollten die App bzw. Anwendung aus Sicherheitsgründen löschen. … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/05/skype-laeuft-am-5-mai-2025-aus/
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New StealC V2 Upgrade Targets Microsoft Installer Packages and PowerShell Scripts
StealC, a notorious information stealer and malware downloader first sold in January 2023, has rolled out its version 2 (V2) in March 2025 with sophisticated enhancements. This latest iteration introduces a range of new capabilities, focusing on advanced payload delivery methods that include Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) packages and PowerShell scripts alongside traditional executable (EXE)…
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RDP-Zugang mit alten Zugangsdaten aus dem Cache möglich
Die Tage wurde bekannt, dass Remote Desktop-Verbindungen (RDP-Zugänge) auch alte, widerrufene Passwörter aus dem Cache für Verbindungen verwenden können. Das wird von einigen Leuten als Sicherheitsrisiko betrachtet. Microsoft will aber nichts an dieser Situation ändern. Ein Blog-Leser wies hier im … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/04/windows-rdp-zugang-mit-alten-zugangsdaten-aus-dem-cache-moeglich/
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Microsoft ends Authenticator password autofill, moves users to Edge
Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the password storage and autofill feature in the Authenticator app starting in July and will complete the deprecation in August 2025. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-ends-authenticator-password-autofill-moves-users-to-edge/
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Microsoft to preload Word minutes after boot
Tags: microsoftWhy optimize code when you can just start running sooner? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/01/microsoft_will_preload_office_apps/
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Hacking Spree Hits UK Retail Giants
Plus: France blames Russia for a series of cyberattacks, the US is taking steps to crack down on a gray market allegedly used by scammers, and Microsoft pushes the password one step closer to death. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/hacking-spree-hits-uk-retail-giants/
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Microsoft’s new “passwordless by default” is great but comes at a cost
Tags: microsoftThe move is part of an industry-wide push for users to adopt passkeys. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/microsoft-pushes-unphishable-logins-forward-with-new-sign-in-options/
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US Indicts Black Kingdom Hacker for Exchange Hacking Tear
Suspected Hacker, Rami Khaled Ahmed, 36, Thought to Be in Yemen. A Yemini man faces charges in U.S. federal court for being the mastermind behind a rash of ransomware attacks that took advantage of the 2021 Microsoft Exchange flaw known as ProxyLogon. A Los Angeles federal grand jury indicted Rami Khaled Ahmed, 36. First seen…
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Microsoft Switches to Passkeys By Default, Pledges to Eliminate Passwords
Apple and Google also pledged to use the FIDO Alliance’s standard for biometric or PIN logins as opposed to passwords. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-passwordless-world-password-day/
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So will Microsoft das Passwort jetzt endgültig abschaffen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/so-will-microsoft-das-passwort-jetzt-endgueltig-abschaffen-1685405/
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US indicts Black Kingdom ransomware admin for Microsoft Exchange attacks
A 36-year-old Yemeni national, who is believed to be the developer and primary operator of ‘Black Kingdom’ ransomware, has been indicted by the United States for conducting 1,500 attacks on Microsoft Exchange servers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-indicts-black-kingdom-ransomware-admin-for-microsoft-exchange-attacks/
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Microsoft Rolls Recall Feature Out to General Public After Privacy Backlash
Microsoft expanded the rollout of Recall after months of testing and the addition of new security features. Also, two other AI-powered features for Windows are publicly available. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-recall-expands-rollout/
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Microsoft ernennt Deputy-CISO für Europa
Microsoft ernennt einen Deputy-CISO für Europa.Die immer lauter werdenden Rufe nach einer digitalen Souveränität Europas angesichts des erratisch agierenden Mannes im Weißen Haus lassen Microsoft um seine Geschäfte bangen. Der jüngste Coup nach der Ankündigung eines Investitionsprogramms in EU-Rechenzentren, frei von US-Zugriffen: Für Europa wird ein Deputy-CISO im Rahmen des Microsoft Cybersecurity Governance Council ernannt.Die…
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Preventing Sophisticated Phishing and MFA Bypass in Entra ID
Sophisticated phishing attacks bypass Microsoft ADFS MFA. Learn protective measures to safeguard your organization against these threats! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/preventing-sophisticated-phishing-and-mfa-bypass-in-entra-id/
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Microsoft Urges 1 Billion Users: Ditch Passwords for Security
Microsoft is eliminating passwords for enhanced security through passkeys and what it means for users. Embrace passwordless authentication today! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/microsoft-urges-1-billion-users-ditch-passwords-for-security/
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New Microsoft accounts will be >>passwordless by default<<
Microsoft is making new Microsoft accounts passwordless by default, the company has announced on Thursday, which marked this year’s World Password Day. >>As part of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/02/new-microsoft-accounts-will-be-passwordless-by-default/
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Microsoft fixes Exchange Online bug flagging Gmail emails as spam
Microsoft has resolved an issue with a machine learning model that mistakenly flagged emails from Gmail accounts as spam in Exchange Online. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-exchange-online-bug-flagging-gmail-emails-as-spam/
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Kein Fix geplant: Windows akzeptiert bei RDP-Verbindungen alte Passwörter
Nach einer Passwortänderung bei einem Microsoft-Konto nimmt die Remote-Desktop-Funktion von Windows weiterhin das alte Passwort an. Laut Microsoft mit Absicht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/kein-fix-geplant-windows-akzeptiert-bei-rdp-verbindungen-alte-passwoerter-2505-195856.html
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BTW Windows Subsystem for Linux officially uses Arch now
The tryhard’s favorite distro wins an approved home in Microsoft’s OS First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/official_arch_on_wsl2/
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Microsoft makes all new accounts passwordless by default
Microsoft has announced that all new Microsoft accounts will be “passwordless by default” to secure them against password attacks such as phishing, brute force, and credential stuffing. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-makes-all-new-accounts-passwordless-by-default/
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Microsoft Sets Passkeys Default for New Accounts; 15 Billion Users Gain Passwordless Support
A year after Microsoft announced passkeys support for consumer accounts, the tech giant has announced a big change that pushes individuals signing up for new accounts to use the phishing-resistant authentication method by default.”Brand new Microsoft accounts will now be ‘passwordless by default,’” Microsoft’s Joy Chik and Vasu Jakkal said. “New users will have several…
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Fehlercode 0x80240069: Updatepanne verhindert Upgrades auf Windows 11 24H2
Per Wsus initiierte Windows-11-Upgrades schlagen fehl. Ursache ist laut Microsoft das April-Update. Bisher gibt es nur inoffizielle Workarounds. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/fehlercode-0x80240069-updatepanne-verhindert-upgrades-auf-windows-11-24h2-2505-195850.html
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30 percent of some Microsoft code now written by AI – especially the new stuff
Satya Nadella reveals attempts to merge Word, PowerPoint, Excel, which may now happen with LLMs First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/microsoft_meta_autocoding/
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Getting Outlook.com Ready for Bulk Email Compliance
Microsoft has set May 5 as the deadline for bulk email compliance. In this Tech Tip, we show how organizations can still make the deadline. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/getting-outlook-com-ready-bulk-email-compliance