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A better cloud access security broker: Securing your SaaS cloud apps and services with Microsoft Cloud App Security

Learn how Microsoft Cloud App Security helps manage your SaaS apps and services, protecting against cyber threats, data leaks, and lack of compliance.
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GoldMax, GoldFinder, and Sibot: Analyzing NOBELIUM’s layered persistence

Microsoft has identified three new pieces of malware being used in late-stage activity by NOBELIUM – the actor behind the SolarWinds attacks, SUNBURST, and TEARDROP.
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XLM + AMSI: New runtime defense against Excel 4.0 macro malware

We have recently expanded the integration of Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) with Office 365 to include the runtime scanning of Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros, to help antivirus solutions tackle the increase in attacks that use malicious XLM macros.
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Compliance joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

Like many of you, I’m thrilled to have my 2020 calendar safely in the recycling pile. During that time though, you too might have noticed how, perhaps unknowingly, you were able to turn some of last year’s lemons into lemonade. Maybe you developed a deeper appreciation for everyday moments and the people in your life,…
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HAFNIUM targeting Exchange Servers with 0-day exploits

Microsoft has detected multiple 0-day exploits being used to attack on-premises versions of Microsoft Exchange Server in limited and targeted attacks. In the attacks observed, threat actors used this vulnerability to access on-premises Exchange servers, which enabled access to email accounts, and install additional malware to facilitate long-term access to victim environments. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) attributes this campaign with high confidence to HAFNIUM.
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Identity at Microsoft Ignite: Strengthening Zero Trust defenses in the era of hybrid work

Learn more about the latest Azure Active Directory innovations that will allow you deliver a secure and seamless experience to your users and help you stay prepared for whatever comes next.
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Microsoft brings advanced hardware security to Server and Edge with Secured-core

Microsoft is collaborating with partners to expand Secured-core to Windows Server, Azure Stack HCI, and Azure-certified IoT devices.
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Microsoft unifies SIEM and XDR to help stop advanced attacks

Learn how Microsoft is taking the next step in unifying experiences and delivering enhanced tools and intelligence to stop advanced attacks.
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Securing and governing data in a new hybrid work reality

New Microsoft compliance capabilities enable you to extend data protection and governance across apps, endpoints, and platforms to keep your people collaborative and productive, while ensuring your most valuable asset—your data—remains secure and compliant wherever it lives.
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Microsoft open sources CodeQL queries used to hunt for Solorigate activity

We are sharing the CodeQL queries that we used to analyze our source code at scale and rule out the presence of the code-level indicators of compromise (IoCs) and coding patterns associated with Solorigate so that other organizations may perform a similar analysis.
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Becoming resilient by understanding cybersecurity risks: Part 3—a security pro’s perspective

Get insights on how to work with business leaders to manage risk and defend against sophisticated cyber threats.
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Microsoft listed as a Representative Vendor in 2020 Gartner Market Guide for Insider Risk Management Solutions

Microsoft listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2020 Market Guide for Insider Risk Management Solutions. Insider Risk Management is used worldwide to identify and manage insider risks, while maintaining employee privacy.
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