Tag: microsoft
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ShrinkLocker Ransomware Exploits Microsoft’s BitLocker
Malicious Script Targets Users in Mexico, Indonesia, Jordan. Why bother building a crypto-locker when Microsoft has perfectly acceptable encryption so… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/shrinklocker-ransomware-exploits-microsofts-bitlocker-a-25322
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Here’s yet more ransomware using BitLocker against Microsoft’s own users
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/05/23/ransomware_abuses_microsoft_bitlocker/
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Microsoft’s AI ‘Recall’ feature raises security, privacy concerns
First seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/news/microsofts-ai-recall-feature-raises-security-privacy-concerns
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Microsoft to start killing off VBScript in second half of 2024
Tags: microsoftMicrosoft announced today that it will start deprecating VBScript in the second half of 2024 by making it an on-demand feature until it’s completely r… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-start-killing-off-vbscript-in-second-half-of-2024/
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An ongoing malware campaign exploits Microsoft Exchange Server flaws
A threat actor is targeting organizations in Africa and the Middle East by exploiting Microsoft Exchange Server flaws to deliver malware. Positive Tec… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/163521/breaking-news/microsoft-exchange-server-flaws-attacks.html
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Google schließt aktiv genutzte Lücke in Chromium Day-Schwachstelle in Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/aktuelle-zero-day-luecke-in-chrome-und-edge-a-0a83278c75562bd3f83bda1b07b0745f/
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Microsoft Replacing VBScript With JavaScript PowerShell
Microsoft has shifted its scripting options for web development and task automation. The company is replacing VBScript with more advanced alternatives… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/microsoft-replacing-vbscript/
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Turla Hackers Leveraging Microsoft Build Engine To Deliver Malware Stealthily
Hackers exploit the Microsoft Build Engine because it can execute code and build applications. This engine provides an easy means for them to send ha… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/turla-hackers-microsoft-build-malware/
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Stealerium Malware Targeting Wi-Fi Networks, Outlook to Steal Login Credentials
A new strain of malware known as Stealerium has been identified. It targets Wi-Fi networks and Microsoft Outlook to steal login credentials. This soph… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/stealerium-malware-wi-fi-networks/
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Nationale Sicherheit – Hacker aus China offenbar in E-Mail-Konten westlicher Regierungen eingedrungen
Internationale Organisationen und Behörden sind nach Angaben des Softwareriesen Microsoft Opfer mehrerer Hackerangriffe aus China geworden. Auch das U… First seen on welt.de Jump to article: www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article246363784/Nationale-Sicherheit-Hacker-aus-China-offenbar-in-E-Mail-Konten-westlicher-Regierungen-eingedrungen.html
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It’s Time to Master the Lift & Shift: Migrating from VMware vSphere to Microsoft Azure
While cloud adoption has been top of mind for many IT professionals for nearly a decade, it’s only in recent months, with industry changes and announc… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/its-time-to-master-lift-shift-migrating.html
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Microsoft Patches 61 Flaws, Including Two Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Microsoft has addressed a total of 61 new security flaws in its software as part of its Patch Tuesday updates for May 2024, including two zero-days wh… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/microsoft-patches-61-flaws-including.html
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Microsoft’s new Windows 11 Recall is a privacy nightmare
Microsoft’s announcement of the new AI-powered Windows 11 Recall feature has sparked a lot of concern, with many thinking that it has created massive … First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-new-windows-11-recall-is-a-privacy-nightmare/
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Windows’ new Recall feature: A privacy and security nightmare?
Microsoft has announced the Copilot+ line of Windows 11-powered PCs that, among other things, will have Recall, a feature that takes screenshots every… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/05/22/windows-recall-security-privacy/
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Breach Roundup: Fluent Bit Flaw Is Risky for Cloud Providers
Also: Spanish Hacker Alcasec Arrested Again. This week, Fluent Bit contains a flaw, Microsoft is nuking VBScript, Irish police and the SEC face fines,… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/breach-roundup-fluent-bit-flaw-risky-for-cloud-providers-a-25309
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Microsoft’s Recall Stokes Security and Privacy Concerns
UK Privacy Watchdog Launches Probe Into Microsoft Screenshot Storage Feature. Microsoft’s new automatic screenshot retrieval feature could enable hack… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/microsofts-recall-stokes-security-privacy-concerns-a-25299
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Western Sydney University data breach exposed student data
Western Sydney University (WSU) has notified students and academic staff about a data breach after threat actors breached its Microsoft 365 and Sharep… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/western-sydney-university-data-breach-exposed-student-data/
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BSI verklagt Microsoft auf Herausgabe von Informationen zu Security-Desaster
Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik hat offenbar ein offizielles Verfahren gegen Microsoft eingeleitet und wartet weiter auf Antwo… First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/BSI-verklagt-Microsoft-auf-Herausgabe-von-Informationen-zu-Security-Desaster-9721245.html
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Hotfix für Exchange verfügbar – Microsoft erweitert März-Update von Exchange
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/microsoft-hotfix-behebung-probleme-maerz-update-neue-funktionen-a-825ac91537ddefffe7120c6d024a2bb8/
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Microsoft Unveild New Windows 11 Features To Strengthen Security
Microsoft has been prioritizing security in Windows, as they introduced Secured-Core PCs to protect from hardware to cloud attacks and expanded passwo… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/microsoft-windows-11-security-enhancements/
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Windows 11 Recall AI feature will record everything you do on your PC
Microsoft has announced a new AI-powered feature for Windows 11 called ‘Recall,’ which records everything you do on your PC and lets you search throug… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-recall-ai-feature-will-record-everything-you-do-on-your-pc/
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Google Urges Feds to Ditch Microsoft Over Security Concerns
Technology Giants Vie for Public Sector Customers Amid Microsoft’s Recent Breaches. Google is aiming to poach Microsoft’s public sector customers by a… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/google-urges-feds-to-ditch-microsoft-over-security-concerns-a-25286
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Google Cites ‘Monoculture’ Risks in Response to CSRB Report on Microsoft
Google is invoking the ‘monoculture’ word in response to a scathing U.S. government report on Microsoft’s inadequate cybersecurity practices. The post… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/google-cites-monoculture-risks-in-response-to-csrb-report-on-microsoft/
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Ab April 2024 – Microsoft wirbt offensiver für Windows 11 in Unternehmen
First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/2024-03/ab-april-2024-microsoft-wirbt-offensiver-fuer-windows-11-in-unternehmen
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GooseEgg proves golden for Fancy Bear, says Microsoft
Microsoft’s threat researchers have uncovered GooseEgg, a never-before-seen tool being used by Forest Blizzard, or Fancy Bear, in conjunction with vul… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366581742/GooseEgg-proves-golden-for-Fancy-Bear-says-Microsoft
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Sensitive Data Detection using AI for API Hackers
Learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to discover sensitive data in the APIs you are hacking with the help of Microsoft Presidio. The post w t… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/sensitive-data-detection-using-ai-for-api-hackers/
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Microsoft Office Updates (14. Mai 2024)
Am 14. Mai 2024 (zweiter Dienstag im Monat, Microsoft Patchday) hat Microsoft mehrere sicherheitsrelevante Updates für Microsoft Office 2016, sowie di… First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/05/16/microsoft-office-updates-14-mai-2024/
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Microsoft to start enforcing Azure multi-factor authentication in July
Starting in July, Microsoft will begin gradually enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users signing into Azure to administer resources…. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-will-start-enforcing-azure-multi-factor-authentication-MFA-in-july-2024/
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Azure Penetration Testing Cloud Security Audits | Microsoft
Did you know? As per Microsoft, more than 95 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Azure. A staggering number, right? But does that make Azure impenet… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/05/azure-penetration-testing-cloud-security-audits-microsoft/
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A SaaS Security Challenge: Getting Permissions All in One Place
Permissions in SaaS platforms like Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 are remarkably precise. They spell out exactly which users have access to wh… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/05/a-saas-security-challenge-getting.html