Tag: microsoft
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Privilegierte Zugänge werden zum Sicherheitsrisiko
Tags: access, ai, api, apple, authentication, best-practice, cisco, cloud, cyber, cyberattack, dark-web, hacker, mail, malware, mfa, microsoft, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tool, vpn, vulnerabilityKriminelle bevorzugen Phishing als Erstzugriffsmethode und nutzen legale Tools für unauffällige Angriffe auf sensible Systeme, wie eine aktuelle Studie herausfand.Der Missbrauch legitimer privilegierter Zugänge (legitimate privileged access) nimmt zu . Wie der Cisco Talos’ Jahresrückblick 2024 herausfand, nutzten Angreifer immer öfter gestohlene Identitäten für ihre Attacken, darunter auch Ransomware-Erpressungen. Dafür missbrauchen die HackerAnmeldedaten,Tokens,API-Schlüssel undZertifikate.Angriffe dieser…
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Neue Maßstäbe für Datensicherheit – Mit der richtigen Backup-Strategie Microsoft-365-Daten sichern
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/mit-der-richtigen-backup-strategie-microsoft-365-daten-sichern-a-70ac636a95a3a0852e5a03a377da228e/
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Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In Removes Bypass Trick Option
Microsoft is killing the Windows 11 bypass trick, soon, all setups will require internet and a Microsoft Account, leaving privacy-conscious users with fewer options. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-setup-microsoft/
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39M secrets exposed: GitHub rolls out new security tools
39 Million Secrets Leaked on GitHub in 2024 GitHub found 39M secrets leaked in 2024 and launched new tools to help developers and organizations secure sensitive data in code. Microsoft-owned code hosting platform GitHub announced the discovery of 39 million secrets leaked in 2024. The exposure of this sensitive information poses a serious risk to…
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April 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: More AI security introduced by Microsoft
Microsoft is continuing to build on their AI cybersecurity strategy and this month announced the introduction of new agents in Microsoft Security Copilot. They are introducing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/04/april-2025-patch-tuesday-forecast/
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Bill Gates unearths Microsoft’s ancient code like a proud nerd dad
Tags: microsoftFounder shares 4K Altair BASIC source ahead of 50th anniversary First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/bill_gates_altair_basic/
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Data doesn’t lie, but Microsoft’s new Power BI prices might make you cry
Hike is no joke and users are not laughing First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/microsoft_power_bi_hikes/
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How attackers exploit Microsoft 365 from the inside and what to do about it
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/how-attackers-exploit-microsoft-365-from-the-inside-and-what-to-do-about-it
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Microsoft touts bug finds from Security Copilot
Tags: microsoftFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/microsoft-security-copilot-assists-discovery-of-bootloader-flaws
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Microsoft starts testing Windows 11 taskbar icon scaling
Microsoft is testing a new taskbar icon scaling feature that automatically scales down Windows taskbar icons to show more apps when it gets too overcrowded. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-starts-testing-windows-11-taskbar-icon-scaling/
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Microsoft Warns of Tax-Themed Email Attacks Using PDFs and QR Codes to Deliver Malware
Microsoft is warning of several phishing campaigns that are leveraging tax-related themes to deploy malware and steal credentials.”These campaigns notably use redirection methods such as URL shorteners and QR codes contained in malicious attachments and abuse legitimate services like file-hosting services and business profile pages to avoid detection,” Microsoft said in a report shared with…
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Phishers are increasingly impersonating electronic toll collection companies
Steam was the most imitated brands by phishers in the first quarter of 2025, followed by Microsoft and Facebook/Meta, Guardio researchers have revealed. >>Historically, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/03/electronic-toll-collection-phishing/
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Delinea and Microsoft Partner to Provide Smooth Migration Path as Entra Permissions Management Sunsets
Tags: microsoftFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/delinea-and-microsoft-partner-to-provide-smooth-migration-path-as-entra-permissions-management-sunsets
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Microsoft Teams, other tools exploited in new vishing scam
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/microsoft-teams-other-tools-exploited-in-new-vishing-scam
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Microsoft adds hotpatching support to Windows 11 Enterprise
Microsoft has announced that hotpatch updates are now available for business customers using Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 on x64 (AMD/Intel) systems, starting today. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-hotpatching-support-to-windows-11-enterprise/
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Independent tests show why orgs should use third-party cloud security services
AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform each scored 0% security effectiveness in CyberRatings.org’s evaluation of cloud network firewall vendors’ ability to prevent exploits and evasions. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/independent-tests-show-why-orgs-should-use-third-party-cloud-security-services/
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Microsoft’s AI tool catches critical GRUB2, U-boot bootloader flaws
Tags: access, ai, control, cybersecurity, exploit, firmware, flaw, Hardware, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, risk, soc, supply-chain, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayAI-powered discovery changes the cybersecurity landscape: Microsoft’s Security Copilot tool significantly accelerated the vulnerability identification process, with a particular focus on filesystem implementations due to their high vulnerability potential.”Using Security Copilot, we were able to identify potential security issues in bootloader functionalities, focusing on filesystems due to their high vulnerability potential,” the blog stated. “This…
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QR Code Phishing (Quishing) Attack Your Smartphones To Steal Microsoft Accounts Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a growing trend in phishing attacks leveraging QR codes, a tactic known as >>quishing.
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Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams Messages to Deliver Malware
Tags: attack, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, hacker, malicious, malware, microsoft, powershell, tactics, vulnerabilityCybersecurity experts have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Microsoft Teams users to infiltrate corporate systems. By exploiting the platform’s communication vulnerabilities and leveraging malicious PowerShell scripts, attackers bypassed traditional defenses, delivering malware capable of stealing credentials and establishing persistent backdoors. The attack demonstrates an alarming evolution in malware delivery tactics through trusted collaboration platforms.…
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Microsoft Using AI to Uncover Critical Bootloader Vulnerabilities
Using the Security Copilot tool, Microsoft discovered 20 critical vulnerabilities in widely deployed open-source bootloaders. The post Microsoft Using AI to Uncover Critical Bootloader Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-using-ai-to-uncover-critical-bootloader-vulnerabilities/
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New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement
A previously unknown trick lets you easily bypass using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11, just as Microsoft tries to make it harder to use local accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-trick-lets-you-bypass-microsoft-account-requirement/
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AI-powered agents bolster Microsoft’s security capabilities
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ai-powered-agents-bolster-microsofts-security-capabilities
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Microsoft warns of critical flaw in Canon printer drivers
Microsoft’s offensive security team discovered a critical code execution vulnerability impacting Canon printer drivers. Researchers at Microsoft’s Offensive Research and Security Engineering (MORSE) team have discovered a critical code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-1268 (CVSS score of 9.4), impacting Canon printer drivers. The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds issue that resides in certain printer drivers for…
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OpenAI Raises $40B in Record Private Funding Round
AI Giant Eyes Expansion Amid Structural Challenges. OpenAI on Monday closed a record $40 billion funding round, valuing it at $300 billion. SoftBank led with $30 billion, joined by Microsoft and others. Operational shifts accompanied OpenAI’s expansion. CEO Sam Altman announced stepping back from daily operations to focus on innovation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Microsoft to mark five decades of Ctrl-Alt-Deleting the competition
Tags: microsoftCopilot told us that half a century is 25 years. It feels much longer First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/01/50_years_of_microsoft/
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New Phishing Attack Combines Vishing and DLL Sideloading Techniques
A new attack targeting Microsoft Teams users used vishing, remote access tools and DLL sideloading to deploy a JavaScript backdoor First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/phishing-attack-combines-vishing/
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Microsoft Teams Vishing Used to Deploy Malware via TeamViewer
A vishing scam via Microsoft Teams led to attackers misusing TeamViewer to drop malware and stay hidden using simple but effective techniques. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-teams-vishing-deploy-malware-via-teamviewer/
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Critical Vulnerability Found in Canon Printer Drivers
Microsoft’s offensive security team warned Canon about a critical code execution vulnerability in printer drivers. The post Critical Vulnerability Found in Canon Printer Drivers appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/critical-vulnerability-found-in-canon-printer-drivers/