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Guidance for investigating attacks using CVE-2023-23397
This guide provides steps organizations can take to assess whether users have been targeted or compromised by threat actors exploiting CVE-2023-23397. -
KillNet and affiliate hacktivist groups targeting healthcare with DDoS attacks
KillNet, a group that the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has called pro-Russia hacktivists, has been launching waves of attacks targeting governments and companies with focus on the healthcare sector. -
Protecting Android clipboard content from unintended exposure
Microsoft discovered that the SHEIN Android application periodically read the contents of the Android device clipboard and, if a particular pattern was present, sent the contents of the clipboard to a remote server. -
New research, tooling, and partnerships for more secure AI and machine learning
At Microsoft, we’ve been working on the challenges and opportunities of AI for years. -
2022 in review: DDoS attack trends and insights
With DDoS attacks becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and inexpensive to launch, it’s important for organizations of all sizes to be proactive and stay protected. -
Introducing kernel sanitizers on Microsoft platforms
We share technical details of our work on the AddressSanitizer (ASAN) and how it contributes to durably improving software quality and security at Microsoft. -
Microsoft research uncovers new Zerobot capabilities
The Microsoft Defender for IoT research team details information on the recent distribution of a Go-based botnet, known as Zerobot, that spreads primarily through IoT and web-application vulnerabilities. -
Microsoft Intune: 5 endpoint management predictions for 2023
Are you wondering what initiatives to prioritize in the new year? This blog distills some of the major forecasts for 2023, from technology to new worker behavior. -
Gatekeeper’s Achilles heel: Unearthing a macOS vulnerability
Microsoft discovered a vulnerability in macOS, referred to as “Achilles”, allowing attackers to bypass application execution restrictions enforced by the Gatekeeper security mechanism. -
Forrester names Microsoft a Leader in Q4 2022 Security Analytics Platforms Wave report
We’re excited to announce that Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2022 Forrester Wave™: Security Analytics Platforms.