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Microsoft Azure Confidential VMs Will Roll Out This December

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Microsoft Azure Confidential VMs Will Roll Out This December

The partnership with Intel allows for hardware-enforced security and confidentiality on 4th Gen Xeon processors. Image: monticellllo/Adobe Stock Organizations using Microsoft Azure will have access to confidential virtual machines in Azure on Dec. 1, allowing greater privacy and compliance. The DCesv5 and ECesv5-series confidential VMs run on 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX). The new confidential VMs will be accessible in Microsoft Azure regions Europe West, Europe North, Central…

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Kaspersky’s Advanced Persistent Threats Predictions for 2024

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Kaspersky’s Advanced Persistent Threats Predictions for 2024

Kaspersky’s new report provides the company’s view on the advanced persistent threats landscape for 2024. Existing APT techniques will keep being used, and new ones will likely emerge, such as the increase in AI usage, hacktivism and targeting of smart home tech. New botnets and rootkits will also likely appear, and hacker-for-hire services might increase, as will supply chain attacks, which might be provided as a service on cybercriminals’ underground forums. Jump to: More exploitation…

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Microsoft Ignite: New Solutions Offer More Security and Productivity from Windows in the Cloud

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Microsoft Ignite: New Solutions Offer More Security and Productivity from Windows in the Cloud

During Microsoft Ignite, the company announced various ways in which users will be able to get more security and productivity from some of its products. Microsoft is adding more AI tools to Windows, including Copilot on Windows 11, and giving developers more tools to create AI features of their own for Windows. With Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, you can use those Windows AI features on any device, and that gets simpler with new…

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Microsoft and SysAid Find Clop Malware Vulnerability

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Microsoft and SysAid Find Clop Malware Vulnerability

SysAid has patched a zero-day vulnerability that could allow attackers to exfiltrate data and launch ransomware. On Nov. 8, SysAid, an Israel-based IT service management software company, reported a potentially exploited zero-day vulnerability in their on-premises software. Users of their on-premises server installations were encouraged to run version 23.3.36, which contained a fix. Microsoft Threat Intelligence analyzed the threat and found that Lace Tempest had exploited it. The vulnerability was exploited by the threat group…

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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

A new report from Microsoft Incident Response and Microsoft Threat Intelligence teams exposed the activities and constant evolution of a financially oriented threat actor named Octo Tempest, who deploys advanced social engineering techniques to target companies, steal data and run ransomware campaigns. Jump to: Octo Tempest’s tactics, techniques and procedures The threat actor deploys a variety of tactics, techniques and procedures to conduct its operations successfully. Initial access Octo Tempest commonly leverages social engineering attacks…

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Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft’s New $5 Billion Investment in Australia

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Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft’s New Billion Investment in Australia

Microsoft plans to more than double its cloud computing capacity in Australia over the next two years and expand its support for critical national cyber security and technology skills priorities. Fast-growing demand for cloud computing services across Australia has seen Microsoft announce the injection of AU $5 billion (US $3.2 billion) into the market, in a move it says will support Australia’s ability to seize the economic and productivity advantages of artificial intelligence. Flanked by…

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Five Eyes Coalition Release Guidelines for Business Leaders on Securing Intellectual Property

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Five Eyes Coalition Release Guidelines for Business Leaders on Securing Intellectual Property

The Five Eyes coalition’s principles focus on reducing the possibility of IP theft, particularly from nation-state-sponsored threat actors. The Five Eyes security alliance, made up of intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S., released on October 17, the Five Principles of Secure Innovation. These principles provide startup founders and other business leaders with guidelines for keeping intellectual property safe from cyberwarfare actors, particularly state-sponsored actors. Jump to: What are the…

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An Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Flaw Still Has No Patch

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An Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Flaw Still Has No Patch

Researchers warned last weekend that a flaw in Microsoft’s Support Diagnostic Tool could be exploited using malicious Word documents to remotely take control of target devices. Microsoft released guidance on Monday, including temporary defense measures. By Tuesday, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency had warned that “a remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability,” known as Follina, “to take control of an affected system.” But Microsoft would not say when or whether a…

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Security experts share insights on keeping passwords safe : @VMblog

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Security experts share insights on keeping passwords safe : @VMblog

  Some of the most infamous data breaches in modern history, such as the Colonial Pipeline, can be attributed to stolen credentials or passwords. This year’s World Password Day emphasizes the significance of establishing robust, continuous security policies. To commemorate the day, various cybersecurity experts have gathered to offer important advice on what you can do to avoid having your passwords become one of the 15 billion accessible on the Dark Web. Patrick Beggs, CISO,…

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Cybersecurity threats facing enterprise email accounts

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Cybersecurity threats facing enterprise email accounts

Cybersecurity threats facing enterprise email accounts | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy…

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