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Tailored AI insights from Microsoft Security Copilot
Empower your defenders to detect hidden patterns, harden defenses, and respond to incidents faster with generative AI.
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September 12, 2023

8 min read

Malware distributor Storm-0324 facilitates ransomware access

The threat actor that Microsoft tracks as Storm-0324 is a financially motivated group known to gain initial access using email-based initial infection vectors and then hand off access to compromised networks to other threat actors.
September 7, 2023

7 min read

Cloud storage security: What’s new in the threat matrix

We’re announcing the release of a second version of our threat matrix for storage services, a structured tool that assists in identifying and analyzing potential security threats on data stored in cloud storage services.
August 24, 2023

13 min read

Flax Typhoon using legitimate software to quietly access Taiwanese organizations

China-based actor Flax Typhoon is exploiting known vulnerabilities for public-facing servers, legitimate VPN software, and open-source malware to gain access to Taiwanese organizations, but not taking further action.
August 10, 2023

10 min read

Multiple high severity vulnerabilities in CODESYS V3 SDK could lead to RCE or DoS

Microsoft researchers identified multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in the CODESYS V3 SDK that could put operational technology (OT) infrastructure at risk of attacks, such as remote code execution (RCE) and denial of service (DoS).
Go beyond data protection with Microsoft Purview
Govern, protect, and manage all of your data with Microsoft Purview, comprehensive solutions to help give you better visibility and control.
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August 9, 2023

8 min read

New Microsoft Security innovations expand multicloud visibility and enhance multiplatform protection

Gain greater visibility into your multicloud environments to better understand your security posture, minimize risk, and detect and respond to threats in real time.
August 8, 2023

6 min read

Microsoft Purview data security mitigations for BazaCall and other human-operated data exfiltration attacks

Microsoft Defender is our toolset for prevention and mitigation of data exfiltration and ransomware attacks.
August 7, 2023

9 min read

Adopting guidance from the US National Cybersecurity Strategy to secure the Internet of Things

Microsoft is invested in helping partners create Internet of Things solutions with strong security products that support the March 2023 United States National Cybersecurity Strategy.
August 1, 2023

3 min read

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 gets highest rating in SE Labs Enterprise Email Security Services test for Q1 2023

In Q1 2023 Q1, Microsoft was once again part of an evaluation of email security platforms conducted by SE Labs.
Streamline privacy management with Microsoft Priva
Protect and govern personal information, reduce privacy risks, and manage subject rights requests at scale with Microsoft Priva privacy risk management solutions.
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July 27, 2023

5 min read

How to connect with Microsoft Security at Black Hat USA 2023

Learn more about the sessions, product demos, and special events presented by Microsoft at Black Hat 2023.
July 25, 2023

13 min read

Cryptojacking: Understanding and defending against cloud compute resource abuse

Cloud cryptojacking, a type of cyberattack that uses computing power to mine cryptocurrency, could result in financial loss to targeted organizations due to the compute fees that can be incurred from the abuse.
July 24, 2023

5 min read

Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR helps triage, investigate, and respond to cyberthreats

Take a closer look at how Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR works, and how it complements the power of the Microsoft 365 Defender suite.
July 18, 2023

11 min read

Microsoft Inspire: Partner resources to prepare for the future of security with AI

Microsoft Inspire is an incredible opportunity to share all the ways AI can support security efforts with our partner ecosystem.