Tag: microsoft
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Perfider Trick: Cyberkriminelle missbrauchen echte Microsoft-Adresse für Phishing-Angriff
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/perfider-trick-cyberkriminelle-missbrauchen-echte-microsoft-adresse-fuer-pishing-angriff-1727257/
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Fancy Bear Exploits Microsoft Office Flaw in Ukraine, EU Cyber-Attacks
Russia-linked hacking group Fancy Bear is exploiting a brand-new vulnerability in Microsoft Office, CERT-UA says First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fancy-bear-exploits-office-flaw/
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Microsoft fixes bug causing password sign-in option to disappear
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that was causing the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options after installing Windows 11 updates released since August 2025. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-bug-causing-password-sign-in-option-to-disappear/
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Microsoft sets a path to switch off NTLM across Windows
Windows is shifting to a more secure authentication approach, moving away from New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) and toward stronger, Kerberos-based options. NTLM has been … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/02/microsoft-windows-ntlm-disabling/
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Update-Panne bei Microsoft: Auch Windows-10-Systeme lassen sich nicht runterfahren
Einige Windows-11-Systeme haben seit dem Januar-Patchday Probleme mit dem Shutdown. Jetzt gesteht Microsoft: Auch Windows 10 ist betroffen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/update-panne-bei-microsoft-auch-windows-10-systeme-lassen-sich-nicht-runterfahren-2602-204870.html
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Week in review: Microsoft fixes exploited Office zero-day, Fortinet patches FortiCloud SSO flaw
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: When open science meets real-world cybersecurity In this Help Net Security … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/01/week-in-review-microsoft-fixes-exploited-office-zero-day-fortinet-patches-forticloud-sso-flaw/
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Startup Amutable plotting Linux security overhaul to counter hacking threats
Tags: attack, backdoor, ceo, cloud, computer, computing, container, cve, cybercrime, data, exploit, fortinet, hacking, infrastructure, kubernetes, linux, microsoft, open-source, skills, software, startup, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerabilitysystemd, he has alongside him two other ex-Microsoft employees, Chris Kühl as CEO, and Christian Brauner as CTO.A clue to Amutable’s plans lies in the announcement’s emphasis on some of its founders’ backgrounds in Kubernetes, runc, LXC, Incus, and containerd, all connected in different ways to the Linux container stack. Computing is full of security…
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Microsoft to disable NTLM by default in future Windows releases
Microsoft announced that it will disable the 30-year-old NTLM authentication protocol by default in upcoming Windows releases due to security vulnerabilities that expose organizations to cyberattacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-disable-ntlm-by-default-in-future-windows-releases/
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Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026
Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, and growing user frustration. The post Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-11-performance-reliability-fixes/
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Echte Microsoft-Mailadresse verschickt Spam: Wie Cyberkriminelle einen Dienst für ihre Zwecke missbrauchen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/echte-microsoft-mailadresse-verschickt-spam-1727257/
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Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevented Microsoft 365 customers from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a recent update. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-outlook-bug-blocking-access-to-encrypted-emails/
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TAMECAT PowerShell Backdoor Targets Edge and Chrome: Login Credentials At Risk
Tags: backdoor, browser, chrome, credentials, cyber, defense, espionage, government, hacking, iran, login, microsoft, powershell, riskTAMECAT is a sophisticated PowerShell-based backdoor linked to APT42, an Iranian state-sponsored hacking group. It steals login credentials from Microsoft Edge and Chrome browsers while evading detection. Security researchers from Israel’s National Digital Agency detailed its modular design in recent SpearSpecter campaign analysis.”‹ APT42 deploys TAMECAT in long-term espionage operations against senior defense and government…
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Attackers Weaponize Microsoft 365 Outlook Add-ins to Quietly Exfiltrate Email Data
A stealthy data theft technique in Microsoft 365 that abuses Outlook add-ins to exfiltrate email content without leaving meaningful forensic traces. The technique, dubbed “Exfil Out&Look,” takes advantage of how Outlook Web Access (OWA) handles add-ins and audit logging, creating a blind spot that traditional Microsoft 365 monitoring cannot see. Outlook add-ins are small web-based…
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Windows 11 KB5074105 update fixes boot, sign-in, and activation issues
Microsoft has released the KB5074105 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 32 changes, including fixes for sign-in, boot, and activation issues. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5074105-update-fixes-boot-sign-in-and-activation-issues/
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Microsoft sets new timeline for Sentinel transition to Defender portal
Tags: microsoftMicrosoft has updated the timeline for transitioning the Microsoft Sentinel experience from the Azure portal to the Microsoft Defender portal from July 1, 2026 to March 31, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/30/microsoft-transitioning-sentinel-to-defender-timeline/
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Systemd daddy quits Microsoft to prove Linux can be trusted
Lennart Poettering’s Amutable aims to bring ‘cryptographically verifiable integrity’ to the other OS First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/29/lennart_poettering_quits_microsoft/
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Microsoft links Windows 11 boot failures to failed December 2025 update
Microsoft has linked recent reports of Windows 11 boot failures after installing the January 2026 updates to previously failed attempts to install the December 2025 security update, which left systems in an “improper state.” First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-links-windows-11-boot-failures-to-failed-december-2025-update/
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MY TAKE: Transparent vs. opaque, edit Claude’s personalized memory, or trust ChatGPT’s blindly?
After two years of daily ChatGPT use, I recently started experimenting with Claude, Anthropic’s competing AI assistant. Related: Microsofts see a ‘protopian’ AI future Claude is four to five times slower generating responses. But something emerged that matters more than… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/my-take-transparent-vs-opaque-edit-claudes-personalized-memory-or-trust-chatgpts-blindly/
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MY TAKE: Transparent vs. opaque, edit Claude’s personalized memory, or trust ChatGPT’s blindly?
After two years of daily ChatGPT use, I recently started experimenting with Claude, Anthropic’s competing AI assistant. Related: Microsofts see a ‘protopian’ AI future Claude is four to five times slower generating responses. But something emerged that matters more than… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/my-take-transparent-vs-opaque-edit-claudes-personalized-memory-or-trust-chatgpts-blindly/
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Breach Roundup: Android RAT Hides Behind Hugging Face
Also, SmarterMail Flaw, Nike Breach Probe, Empire Market Co-Creator Pleads Guilty. This week, researchers exposed an Android RAT abusing Hugging Face. Attackers exploited a SmarterMail flaw. Automakers raised cyber spending. CISA flagged a VMware bug. Microsoft patched Office. An Empire Market co-creator pleaded guilty. Nike probed a breach. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Microsoft releases update to address zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office
Microsoft has published three out-of-band (OOB) updates so far in January 2026. One of these updates was released to address a vulnerability, CVE-2026-21509, affecting Microsoft Office that has been reportedly exploited in the wild. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/microsoft-oob-update-january-2026/
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New Microsoft Teams feature will let you report suspicious calls
Microsoft plans to introduce a call reporting feature in Teams by mid-March, allowing users to flag suspicious or unwanted calls as potential scams or phishing attempts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-microsoft-teams-feature-will-let-you-report-suspicious-calls/
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Zoom and Microsoft Teams Lose French Government Trust After Security Review
France’s government has made a decisive move to eliminate foreign videoconferencing platforms from its operations, rejecting Zoom and Microsoft Teams in favor of a domestically controlled alternative. On January 26, 2026, France announced the nationwide rollout of >>Visio,<< a sovereign videoconferencing solution developed by the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs (DINUM), with full deployment across…
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Microsoft Previews Windows 11 Update With Smarter AI and Phone Continuity
Here’s a peek at AI assistance, phone-to-PC handoff, accessibility improvements, security fixes, and stability updates. The post Microsoft Previews Windows 11 Update With Smarter AI and Phone Continuity appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-11-preview-ai-phone-upgrades/
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Conditional Access enforcement change coming to Microsoft Entra
Microsoft will change how Conditional Access policies are enforced in Microsoft Entra starting March 27, 2026, with a phased rollout continuing through June 2026. The change … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/29/microsoft-entra-conditional-access-policy-enforcement/
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NDSS 2025 Recurrent Private Set Intersection For Unbalanced Databases With Cuckoo Hashing
Session 10C: Privacy Preservation Authors, Creators & Presenters: Eduardo Chielle (New York University Abu Dhabi), Michail Maniatakos (New York University Abu Dhabi) PAPER Recurrent Private Set Intersection for Unbalanced Databases with Cuckoo Hashing and Leveled FHE A Private Set Intersection (PSI) protocol is a cryptographic method allowing two parties, each with a private set, to…
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Fake Moltbot AI Coding Assistant on VS Code Marketplace Drops Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension for Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) on the official Extension Marketplace that claims to be a free artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant, but stealthily drops a malicious payload on compromised hosts.The extension, named “ClawdBot Agent – AI Coding Assistant” (“clawdbot.clawdbot-agent”) First seen on…