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Chinese threat actor Storm-0940 uses credentials from password spray attacks from a covert network

Since August 2023, Microsoft has observed intrusion activity targeting and successfully stealing credentials from multiple Microsoft customers that is enabled by highly evasive password spray attacks. Microsoft has linked the source of these password spray attacks to a network of compromised devices we track as CovertNetwork-1658, also known as xlogin and Quad7 (7777). Microsoft is […]
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​​7 cybersecurity trends and tips for small and medium businesses to stay protected

The challenges that small and midsize businesses (SMBs) face when it comes to security continue to increase as it becomes more difficult to keep up with sophisticated cyberthreats with limited resources or security expertise. Research conducted highlights the top seven SMB cybersecurity trends and steps that can be taken to stay protected.​
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Midnight Blizzard conducts large-scale spear-phishing campaign using RDP files

Since October 22, 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence has observed Russian threat actor Midnight Blizzard sending a series of highly targeted spear-phishing emails to individuals in government, academia, defense, non-governmental organizations, and other sectors. This activity is ongoing, and Microsoft will continue to investigate and provide updates as available. Based on our investigation of previous Midnight […]
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Microsoft Threat Intelligence healthcare ransomware report highlights need for collective industry action

Healthcare organizations are an attractive target for ransomware attacks. Read our latest blog post to learn why and get strategies to protect yourself from cyberthreats.​
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New macOS vulnerability, “HM Surf”, could lead to unauthorized data access

Microsoft Threat Intelligence uncovered a macOS vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to bypass the operating system’s Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) technology and gain unauthorized access to a user’s protected data. The vulnerability, which we refer to as “HM Surf”, involves removing the TCC protection for the Safari browser directory and modifying a […]
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Escalating cyber threats demand stronger global defense and cooperation

We must find a way to stem the tide of this malicious cyber activity. That includes continuing to harden our digital domains to protect our networks, data, and people at all levels. However, this challenge will not be accomplished solely by executing a checklist of cyber hygiene measures but only through a focus on and commitment to the foundations of cyber defense from the individual user to the corporate executive and to government leaders.  
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