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Cyber Signals
A quarterly cyberthreat intelligence brief informed by the latest Microsoft threat data and research. Cyber Signals gives trends analysis and guidance to help strengthen the first line of defense.
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Cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) drives 38% business email fraud increase
Business email compromise (BEC) is on the rise now that cybercriminals can obscure the source of their attacks to be even more nefarious. Learn about CaaS and how to help protect your organization.
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The convergence of IT and OT
The increasing circulation of IoT is putting OT at risk, with an array of potential vulnerabilities and exposure to threat actors. Find out how to keep your organization protected.
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Extortion economics
Hear from frontline experts on the development of ransomware as a service. From programs and payloads to access brokers and affiliates, learn about the tools, tactics, and targets cybercriminals favor, and get guidance to help protect your organization.
Read Cyber Signals Issue 2Nation state reports
Semi-annual reports on specific nation state actors that serve to warn our customers and the global community of threats posed by influence operations and cyber activity, identifying specific sectors and regions at heightened risk.
Iran turning to cyber-enabled influence operations for greater effect
Microsoft Threat Intelligence uncovered increased cyber-enabled influence operations out of Iran. Get threat insights with details of new techniques and where the potential for future threats exists.
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The cyber and influence operations of the war in Ukraine’s digital battlefield
Microsoft threat intelligence examines a year of cyber and influence operations in Ukraine, uncovers new trends in cyber threats, and what to expect as the war enters its second year.
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An actionable report that explores top of mind issues that are most relevant to CISOs in today’s threat landscape. CISO Insider provides well-founded recommendations grounded in peer experience and expert research.
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Cloud-centric security: How leading CISOs close coverage gaps
CISOs share changing security priorities as their organizations shift to cloud-centric models and the challenges around bringing their entire digital estates along for the ride.
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Rising ransomware attacks prompt new discussion among CISOs
In this issue of CISO Insider, we hear from CISOs on what they’re seeing at the frontlines—from targets to tactics—and what steps they’re taking to help prevent and respond to attacks. We also hear how leaders are taking advantage of XDR and automation to scale their defense against sophisticated threats.
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Attacks are constantly changing. Fundamentals of security do not.
Navigate today’s threat landscape with exclusive analysis and recommendations from security leaders.
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The Microsoft Digital Defense Report provides a high-fidelity picture of the threat landscape and the current state of cybersecurity over the year, including indicators that help predict what attackers will do next.
Insights from trillions of daily security signals
Microsoft security experts illuminate today’s threat landscape, providing insights on emerging trends as well as historically persistent threats in the 2022 Microsoft Digital Defense Report.
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Special, standalone reports provide an opportunity to analyze challenging cybersecurity issues in depth.
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Defending Ukraine: Early Lessons from the Cyber War
The latest findings in our ongoing threat intelligence efforts in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and a series of conclusions from its first four months reinforces the need for ongoing and new investments in technology, data, and partnerships to support governments, companies, NGOs, and universities.
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Cyber Resilience Report
Microsoft Security conducted a survey of more than 500 security professionals to understand emerging security trends and top concerns among CISOs.
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Special Report: Ukraine
Russian threat actors have launched increasingly disruptive and visible cyberattacks against Ukraine and have included activities such as phishing, reconnaissance, and attempts to compromise public information sources.
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61% increase in phishing attacks. Know your modern attack surface.
To manage an increasingly complex attack surface, organizations must develop a comprehensive, resilient security posture. We walk through six key attack surface areas, highlight their unique challenges, and show how the right threat intelligence can help tilt the playing field in favor of defenders.
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Insights from Iranian threat actor expert Simeon Kakpovi
Senior threat intelligence analyst Simeon Kakpovi talks about training the next generation of cyber defenders and overcoming the sheer tenacity of Iranian threat actors.
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