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January 15, 2018

2 min read

Microsoft offers several mechanisms to protect against ransomware

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reassess your security strategy and tactics – especially when looking back at the new levels of ransomware’s reach and damage in 2017.
January 10, 2018

8 min read

A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017

Adopting reliable attack methods and techniques borrowed from more evolved threat types, ransomware attained new levels of reach and damage in 2017.
January 9, 2018

5 min read

Understanding the performance impact of Spectre and Meltdown mitigations on Windows Systems

Currently three exploits have been demonstrated as technically possible.
January 3, 2018

5 min read

Application fuzzing in the era of Machine Learning and AI

Proactively testing software for bugs is not new.
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November 13, 2017

4 min read

Detecting reflective DLL loading with Windows Defender ATP

Today’s attacks put emphasis on leaving little, if any, forensic evidence to maintain stealth and achieve persistence.
October 23, 2017

9 min read

Windows Defender Exploit Guard: Reduce the attack surface against next-generation malware

Windows Defender Exploit Guard is a new set of intrusion prevention capabilities that ships with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
October 23, 2017

6 min read

Making Microsoft Edge the most secure browser with Windows Defender Application Guard

Innovation in the attack space is constant as adversaries increase in both determination and sophistication.
October 23, 2017

5 min read

Hardening the system and maintaining integrity with Windows Defender System Guard

Just a few weeks ago at Ignite we announced Windows Defender System Guard, which ships in Windows 10, version 1709, also known as the Fall Creators Update.
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October 17, 2017

2 min read

Cybersecurity in a modern age

By 2021, worldwide cybercrime damage is expected to reach $6 trillion—double what it cost businesses in 2015.
October 3, 2017

3 min read

Advanced Threat Analytics security research network technical analysis: NotPetya

This post is authored by Igal Gofman, Security Researcher, Advanced Threat Analytics.
September 27, 2017

1 min read

Announcing the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection ISO 27001 audit assessment report

The security and privacy of customer data are our top priority.
September 25, 2017

6 min read

Stepping up protection with intelligent security

With digital transformation, technology becomes increasingly central to every business and organization.