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Credit to Author: Katie McCafferty| Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Observing a 254% increase in activity over the last six months from a versatile Linux trojan called XorDdos, the Microsoft 365 Defender research team provides in-depth analysis into this stealthy malware’s capabilities and key infection signs.

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May 18, 2022 admin

So you want to be a CISO: What you should know about data protection

Credit to Author: Christine Barrett| Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Learn how insider threats, data siloes, and shifting responsibilities are all affecting data management—and how security professionals can diminish risks to the organization.

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May 17, 2022 admin

Easy authentication and authorization in Azure Active Directory with No-Code Datawiza

Credit to Author: Christine Barrett| Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000

The acceleration of cloud journeys fueled by the pandemic, and ever-increasing concerns about data security and information privacy, have made access management one of the hottest topics.

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May 17, 2022 admin

In hot pursuit of ‘cryware’: Defending hot wallets from attacks

Credit to Author: Paul Oliveria| Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

The rise in cryptocurrency market capitalization paved the way to the emergence of threats Microsoft security researchers are referring to as “cryware”—information stealers focused on gathering and exfiltrating data from non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets.

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May 16, 2022 admin

Microsoft showcases the future of comprehensive security at RSA 2022

Credit to Author: Emma Jones| Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

RSA 2022 is happening in person—find out about Microsoft-sponsored sessions, pre-day events, speakers, awards, and more.

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May 11, 2022 admin

Center for Threat-Informed Defense, Microsoft, and industry partners streamline MITRE ATT&CK® matrix evaluation for defenders

Credit to Author: Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

The Center for Threat-Informed Defense, along with Microsoft and industry partners, collaborated on a repeatable methodology and a web-based calculator, aiming to streamline MITRE ATT&CK® use for defenders.

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May 10, 2022 admin

Microsoft security experts outline next steps after compromise recovery

Credit to Author: Christine Barrett| Date: Tue, 10 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

A compromise recovery, in general, means that we are implementing several years of work in cybersecurity in only six weeks. It is intense, and it changes how administrators work and how systems break. The main goals are to take back control, keep that control, and add this mindset to the customer.

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May 9, 2022 admin

Building a safer world together with our partners—introducing Microsoft Security Experts

Credit to Author: Christine Barrett| Date: Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Technology alone is not enough to defend against cybercrime. It’s critical, but it’s the combination of leading technologies, comprehensive threat intelligence, and highly skilled people that makes for a truly effective security posture.

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