Tag: microsoft
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Stryker Targeted by Large-Scale Wiper Attack, Tens of Thousands of Devices Lost
Global medical technology giant Stryker suffered a massive cybersecurity incident on March 11, 2026, resulting in the remote wiping of thousands of corporate devices. A pro-Iranian hacktivist group known as Handala has claimed responsibility for the attack, which severely disrupted Stryker’s internal Microsoft environment, manufacturing, and shipping operations. Technical Execution Vector Unlike traditional destructive cyberattacks,…
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Gartner suggests Friday afternoon Copilot ban because users may be too lazy to check its mistakes
You’ll be exhausted by then because securing Microsoft’s AI helper is not a trivial task First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/17/gartner_copilot_security_mitigations/
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Microsoft points at Samsung after Galaxy app bug locks users out of C:/
‘Access denied’ errors hit certain Windows 11 machines running vendor utility First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/16/samsung_c_drive_windows/
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AI Email Summaries Create a New Phishing Attack Surface
Researchers found that hidden email instructions can manipulate Microsoft Copilot summaries to insert phishing-style alerts. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-email-summaries-create-a-new-phishing-attack-surface/
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Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical Windows 11 RRAS Vulnerabilities
Microsoft releases an out-of-band hotpatch for critical Windows 11 RRAS vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution through malicious remote servers. The post Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical Windows 11 RRAS Vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-11-rras-vulnerabilities-hotpatch/
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Big Tech Unites: Industry Giants Sign Global Accord to Combat AI-Driven Scams
In a rare display of unified defense, eight of the world’s most powerful technology firms have signed a landmark pact to disrupt the global scam networks currently siphoning billions of dollars from consumers. The Online Services Accord Against Scams signed by Google, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., OpenAI, LinkedIn, Adobe Inc., and Match..…
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Russia-linked APT uses DRILLAPP backdoor to spy on Ukrainian targets
Russia-linked threat actors target Ukrainian entities with DRILLAPP backdoor and use Edge debugging for stealth. A new DRILLAPP backdoor campaign targets Ukrainian organizations, abusing Microsoft Edge debugging to evade detection. Observed in February 2026, it shows links to previous Russian-aligned operations by Laundry Bear APT group (aka UAC-0190, Void Blizzard) using the PLUGGYAPE malware family…
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Stryker attack wiped tens of thousands of devices, no malware needed
Last week’s cyberattack on medical technology giant Stryker was limited to its internal Microsoft environment and remotely wiped tens of thousands of employee devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stryker-attack-wiped-tens-of-thousands-of-devices-no-malware-needed/
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Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact
Google, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, and others join a new voluntary accord to share signals, tighten safeguards, and fight online scams across platforms. The post Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-big-tech-anti-scam-accord/
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Microsoft Issues Hotpatch for Windows 11 RRAS RCE Bugs
Microsoft released an emergency hotpatch for Windows 11 to fix critical RRAS remote code execution flaws. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/microsoft-issues-hotpatch-for-windows-11-rras-rce-bugs/
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Stryker attack raises concerns about role of device management tool
Researchers warn that Microsoft Intune may have been weaponized to wipe critical devices. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/stryker-attack-device-management-microsoft-iran/814816/
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Microsoft Exchange Online outage blocks access to mailboxes
Microsoft is working to address an ongoing Exchange Online outage that is preventing customers from accessing their mailboxes and calendars. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-exchange-online-outage-blocks-access-to-mailboxes/
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Migrating SQL Server to Aurora PostgreSQL: Solving the Real Challenges of Cloud Database Modernization
Organizations today are under pressure to modernize their data infrastructure. Legacy databases such as Microsoft SQL Server often create cost, scalability, and operational challenges. Many…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/03/migrating-sql-server-to-aurora-postgresql-solving-the-real-challenges-of-cloud-database-modernization/
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Microsoft pulls Samsung app blocking Windows C: drive from Store
Microsoft has removed the Samsung Galaxy Connect app from the Microsoft Store because it was causing issues on specific Samsung Galaxy Book 4 and desktop models running Windows 11. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-samsung-app-blocking-windows-c-drive-from-store/
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Gefälschte KIErweiterungen gefährden Unternehmens-Chats
Die Warnung von Microsoft vor bösartigen, KI-thematischen Browser-Erweiterungen, die Nutzerdaten abgreifen, zeigt, wie schnell Cyberkriminelle auf die rasche Verbreitung generativer KI-Tools reagieren. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/gefalschte-ki-browser-unternehmens-chats
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Microsoft Edge 146 adds IP privacy and local network access controls
Microsoft Edge version 146 (Stable) became available on March 13, 2026, bringing updates to tracking protection, IP privacy, and enterprise network security policies. One … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/16/microsoft-edge-146-security-updates/
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DRILLAPP Backdoor Targets Ukraine, Abuses Microsoft Edge Debugging for Stealth Espionage
Ukrainian entities have emerged as the target of a new campaign likely orchestrated by threat actors linked to Russia, according to a report from S2 Grupo’s LAB52 threat intelligence team.The campaign, observed in February 2026, has been assessed to share overlaps with a prior campaign mounted by Laundry Bear (aka UAC-0190 or Void Blizzard) aimed…
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Microsoft warnt: Samsung-App macht Windows-PCs unbrauchbar
Einige Windows-Nutzer mit Samsung-PCs können nicht mehr auf ihr Systemlaufwerk zugreifen – mit entsprechend weitreichenden Folgen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/microsoft-warnt-samsung-app-macht-windows-pcs-unbrauchbar-2603-206519.html
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Microsoft Issues OutBand Patch for Critical Windows 11 RRAS RCE Flaws
Microsoft released an urgent out-of-band security update on March 13, 2026, to address a series of critical vulnerabilities in Windows 11. The update, identified as hotpatch KB5084597, specifically resolves Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaws within the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) management tool. Because these security gaps pose an immediate risk of remote…
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Neue Allianz für digitale Sicherheit: EPAM wird MISA-Mitglied
Tags: microsoftFür Kunden bedeutet die Mitgliedschaft in der MISA vor allem eine engere Abstimmung zwischen EPAM und Microsoft und eine schnellere Umsetzung von Sicherheitsmaßnahmen First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/neue-allianz-fuer-digitale-sicherheit-epam-wird-misa-mitglied/a44134/
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Microsoft releases Windows 11 OOB hotpatch to fix RRAS RCE flaw
Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update to fix a security vulnerabilities affecting Windows 11 Enterprise devices that receive hotpatch updates instead of the regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-11-oob-hotpatch-to-fix-rras-rce-flaw/
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MY TAKE: The AI magic is back, whether it endured depends on Amazon’s next moves
I ran an experiment this week that I did not expect to be instructive, and it was. Related: How ChatGPT is becoming Microsoft Office The setup was simple. I had been working through a spontaneous personal essay, about cognitive… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/my-take-the-ai-magic-is-back-whether-it-endured-depends-on-amazons-next-moves/
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MY TAKE: The AI magic is back, whether it endured depends on Amazon’s next moves
I ran an experiment this week that I did not expect to be instructive, and it was. Related: How ChatGPT is becoming Microsoft Office The setup was simple. I had been working through a spontaneous personal essay, about cognitive… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/my-take-the-ai-magic-is-back-whether-it-endured-depends-on-amazons-next-moves/
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Storm-2561 lures victims to spoofed VPN sites to harvest corporate logins
Attackers linked to Storm-2561 use SEO-poisoned search results to lure users to fake Ivanti, Cisco, and Fortinet VPN sites that steal corporate login credentials. In mid-January 2026, Microsoft Defender Experts uncovered a credential-theft campaign attributed to Storm-2561. Threat actor is spreading fake enterprise VPN clients impersonating Ivanti, Cisco, and Fortinet software. By poisoning search engine…
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D3 Morpheus for Your Microsoft Security Environment
You have Sentinel. You have Defender. Here is what fills the autonomous investigation gap between detection and autonomous resolution. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/d3-morpheus-for-your-microsoft-security-environment/
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Windows 11 users can’t access C: drive on some Samsung PCs
Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access to their C:\ drive and are unable to launch applications. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-users-cant-access-c-drive-on-some-samsung-pcs/
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Microsoft Authenticator Flaw on Android, iOS Could Leak Login Codes for Millions
A vulnerability in Microsoft Authenticator for Android and iOS could expose login codes to malicious apps on the same device. Microsoft has released a patch. The post Microsoft Authenticator Flaw on Android, iOS Could Leak Login Codes for Millions appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-authenticator-vulnerability-android-ios-login-codes/
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Microsoft investigates classic Outlook sync and connection issues
Microsoft is investigating several issues causing email synchronization and connection problems when using the classic Outlook desktop client. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-classic-outlook-sync-and-connection-issues/