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Microsoft at NICE Conference: Resetting expectations and enabling diversity in the cybersecurity workforce

Credit to Author: Tina Romeo| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

With the skills gap in cybersecurity professionals, Microsoft is helping attract new generations of diversified talent to the field, including leading discussions at the 2023 NICE Conference.

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Why endpoint management is key to securing an AI-powered future

Credit to Author: Steve Dispensa and Archana Devi Sunder Rajan| Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

With the coming wave of AI, this is precisely the time for organizations to prepare for the future. To be properly ready for AI, Zero Trust principles take on new meaning and scope. The right endpoint management strategy can help provide the broadest signal possible and make your organization more secure and productive for years to come.

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IoT devices and Linux-based systems targeted by OpenSSH trojan campaign

Credit to Author: Microsoft Threat Intelligence| Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Microsoft has uncovered an attack leveraging custom and open-source tools to target internet-facing IoT devices and Linux-based systems. The attack involves deploying a patched version of OpenSSH on affected devices to allow root login and the hijack of SSH credentials.

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Cadet Blizzard emerges as a novel and distinct Russian threat actor

Credit to Author: Microsoft Threat Intelligence| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Microsoft attributes several campaigns to a distinct Russian state-sponsored threat actor tracked as Cadet Blizzard (DEV-0586), including the WhisperGate destructive attack, Ukrainian website defacements, and the hack-and-leak front “Free Civilian”.

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Public preview: Improve Win32 app security via app isolation

Credit to Author: David Weston and Sumit Lahiri| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:36:51 +0000

The frequency and impact of zero-day vulnerabilities have witnessed a substantial increase over the years. Attackers frequently exploit either unknown or unpatched vulnerabilities. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the preview of Win32 app isolation.

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