Tag: microsoft
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Veeam und Microsoft vertiefen Partnerschaft für KI-gestützte Datensicherheit
In einer Zeit zunehmender Cyberbedrohungen und der sich stetig wandelnden Cloud-Landschaft ist Datenresilienz nicht länger optional, sie ist geschäftskritisch First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/veeam-und-microsoft-vertiefen-partnerschaft-fuer-ki-gestuetzte-datensicherheit/a39951/
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25 Years On, Active Directory Is Still a Prime Attack Target
Evolving threats and hybrid identity challenges keep Microsoft’s Active Directory at risk. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/25-years-active-directory-prime-attack-target
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Chinese Botnet Bypasses MFA in Microsoft 365 Attacks
SecurityScorecard revealed that the large-scale password spraying campaign can bypass MFA and security access policies by utilizing Non-interactive sign-ins First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chinese-botnet-mfa-microsoft/
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Password Spraying: 130.000 Bots attackieren Microsoft-365-Konten
Angreifer versuchen, via Password Spraying fremde Microsoft-365-Accounts zu infiltrieren. Dabei gehen sie der MFA gezielt aus dem Weg. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/password-spraying-130-000-bots-attackieren-microsoft-365-konten-2502-193693.html
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Passwortlose Anmeldung – Mit Passkeys an Microsoft 365 und Azure anmelden
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/passkeys-microsoft-365-entra-id-a-ca581638dcdb16665e0f490cc26496c2/
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Hackers Evade Outlook Spam Filters to Deliver Malicious ISO Files
A newly discovered technique allows threat actors to circumvent Microsoft Outlook’s spam filters to deliver malicious ISO files, exposing organizations to sophisticated phishing campaigns. The bypass leverages hyperlink obfuscation to disguise malicious links as benign URLs, enabling attackers to distribute malware-laden disk image files directly to victims’ inboxes. As per a report by Afine, Security…
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FAQ und Script zur Secure Boot-Absicherung gegen CVE-2023-24932 (Black Lotus)
Microsoft versucht seit geraumer Zeit den Secure Boot in Windows gegen die Black Lotus-Boot-Kit-Schwachstelle CVE-2023-24932 abzusichern. Nachfolgend eine kurze Zusammenfassung bzw. FAQ, u.a. zum auszutauschenden Zertifikat in den Boot-Medien. Und ein Leser hat mir sein Script zum Zertifikatsaustausch zukommen lassen. … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/02/25/script-zur-secure-boot-absicherung-gegen-cve-2023-24932-black-lotus/
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A large botnet targets M365 accounts with password spraying attacks
A botnet of 130,000+ devices is attacking Microsoft 365 accounts via password-spraying, bypassing MFA by exploiting basic authentication. SecurityScorecard researchers discovered a botnet of over 130,000 devices that is conducting password-spray attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts worldwide. The attackers targeted accounts protected with basic authentication bypassing multi-factor authentication. The experts pointed out that organizations…
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Microsoft tests ad-supported Office apps for Windows users
Microsoft has released ad-supported versions of its Office desktop apps, which have limited features but allow Windows users to edit their documents. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-ad-supported-office-apps-for-windows-users/
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Botnet looks for quiet ways to try stolen logins in Microsoft 365 environments
Researchers say a large botnet-driven campaign poses a threat to Microsoft 365 environments that still use an authentication process that the tech giant has been phasing out in recent years. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/botnet-credentials-microsoft-spraying-attack
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Botnet of 130K Devices Targets Microsoft 365 in Password-Spraying Attack
A botnet of 130,000 devices is launching a Password-Spraying attack on Microsoft 365, bypassing MFA and exploiting legacy authentication to access accounts. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/botnet-devices-microsoft-365-password-spraying-attack/
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Microsoft launches ad-supported Office apps for Windows users
Microsoft has released ad-supported versions of its Office desktop apps, which have limited features but allow Windows users to edit their documents for free. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-sneaks-out-ad-supported-office-apps-for-windows-users/
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What Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chip Means for Quantum Decryption
The question is whether Majorana 1 advances progress toward quantum computing or for security professionals, the arrival of computers powerful enough to break PKE. The post What Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chip Means for Quantum Decryption appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/what-microsofts-majorana-1-chip-means-for-quantum-decryption/
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Botnet targets Basic Auth in Microsoft 365 password spray attacks
A massive botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is conducting password-spray attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts worldwide, attempting to confirm credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/botnet-targets-basic-auth-in-microsoft-365-password-spray-attacks/
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Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accounts
A recently discovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is launching coordinated password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. Security researchers … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/24/botnet-hits-microsoft-365-accounts/
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Microsoft, McAfee und Adobe: 200.000 Phishing-Mails entdeckt
Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. haben eine massive Phishing-Kampagne aufgedeckt, bei der Cyber-Kriminelle auf ausgeklügelte URL-Manipulation setzen. Insgesamt wurden 200.000 betrügerische E-Mails entdeckt, die sich weltweit verbreiten. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/microsoft-mcafee-und-adobe-200-000-phishing-mails-entdeckt
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Gefahr durch Phishing-Mails, die Microsoft, McAfee und Adobe nachahmen
Die Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point Software Technologies haben 200 000 Phishing-E-Mails entdeckt, die URL-Informationen zur Verschleierung von Phishing-Links missbrauchten. Der Betrug wurde erstmals am 21. Januar 2025 beobachtet und ist nach wie vor im Gange, wobei das tägliche Bedrohungsvolumen abnimmt. Geografisch betrachtet wurden 75 Prozent der E-Mails in den USA verbreitet, 17 Prozent in der…
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Erweiterte ESicherheit: Retarus integriert API-gestützten Schutz für Microsoft 365 und Co.
Der E-Mail-Security-Experte Retarus erweitert sein Schutzportfolio um eine API-basierte Bereitstellungsoption, die eine nahtlose Absicherung cloudbasierter E-Mail-Plattformen wie Microsoft 365 ermöglicht. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/erweiterte-e-mail-sicherheit-retarus-integriert-api-gestuetzten-schutz-fuer-microsoft-365-und-co/a39923/
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MDR, EDR Markets See Wave of M&A as Competition Intensifies
Vendors Consolidate Endpoint, Managed Offerings to Combat Major Industry Players. Rising competition from CrowdStrike and Microsoft is driving MDR and EDR providers to consolidate. Companies such as Sophos and Arctic Wolf are acquiring endpoint or managing security technology to enhance detection and response capabilities, signaling a shift toward full-stack security solutions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Google Integrates Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures
Computing Giant Warns Against Future Decryption of Secure Communications. Google adopted quantum-safe digital signatures for its cloud environment designed to help users combat the next phase of adversarial attacks. The announcement from the company comes days after Microsoft unveiled its latest quantum chip. NIST formalized the algorithms in August 2024. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Zero Trust World: Windows and Microsoft 365 security
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/zero-trust-world-windows-and-microsoft-365-security
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Microsoft Patches Actively-Exploited MS PowerPages Flaw
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/microsoft-patches-actively-exploited-ms-powerpages-flaw
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Actively exploited Microsoft Power Pages flaw patched
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/actively-exploited-microsoft-power-pages-flaw-patched
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Google Cloud’s Multi-Factor Authentication Mandate: Setting a Standard or Creating an Illusion of Security?
Google Cloud recently announced that it will require all users to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) by the end of 2025, joining other major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure in mandating this critical security measure. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/google-clouds-multi-factor-authentication-mandate-setting-a-standard-or-creating-an-illusion-of-security/
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Microsoft’s Quantum Chip Breakthrough Accelerates Threat to Encryption Protocols
Microsoft has developed the first ever quantum chip, shortening the timeframe for when quantum computers will break exiting encryption First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-quantum-chip-encryption/
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Microsoft Patches Exploited Power Pages Vulnerability
Microsoft has patched CVE-2025-24989, a Power Pages privilege escalation vulnerability that has been exploited in attacks. The post Microsoft Patches Exploited Power Pages Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-patches-exploited-power-pages-vulnerability/
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How One AI Startup Founder Cornered Microsoft Into Finally Taking Down Explicit Videos of Her
Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/deepfake-survivor-breeze-liu-microsoft/
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Microsoft’s End of Support for Exchange 2016 and 2019: What IT Teams Must Do Now
For decades, Microsoft Exchange has been the backbone of business communications, powering emailing, scheduling and collaboration for organizations worldwide. Whether deployed on-premises or in hybrid environments, companies of all sizes rely on Exchange for seamless internal and external communication, often integrating it deeply with their workflows, compliance policies and security frameworks First seen on thehackernews.com…
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What is SIEM? Improving security posture through event log data
Tags: access, ai, api, automation, ciso, cloud, compliance, data, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, ibm, infrastructure, intelligence, kubernetes, LLM, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, monitoring, network, openai, regulation, risk, router, security-incident, service, siem, soar, soc, software, threat, toolAt its core, a SIEM is designed to parse and analyze various log files, including firewalls, servers, routers and so forth. This means that SIEMs can become the central “nerve center” of a security operations center, driving other monitoring functions to resolve the various daily alerts.Added to this data are various threat intelligence feeds that…