Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We talked to Proofpoint researchers about this new malware threat and how it infects Windows systems to steal information.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Atomic Stealer malware advertises itself through ClearFake browser updates disguised as Google's Chrome and Apple’s Safari.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2021

Microsoft Research's Project Freta aims to find invisible malware running on the cloud.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The incident prompted some CIOs to rethink their dependence on cloud infrastructure, and it caused Microsoft to focus more on kernel-level access for other software packages. Meanwhile, Delta Airlines filed a $500 million lawsuit against CrowdStrike and Microsoft and reconsidered its use of Microsoft products.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 23, 2024

Find out how Grandoreiro banking trojan campaigns work and the countries targeted, as well as how to mitigate this malware threat.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 10, 2017

A new exploit, reported by McAfee, uses trick Microsoft office files to install malware on a user's machine and can bypass existing protection methods.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 1, 2020

In a Twitter thread, Microsoft warned people in Spain and South America to watch what they torrent.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While looking for additional Exchange vulnerabilities in the wake of this year's zero-days, Kaspersky found an IIS add-on that harvests credentials from OWA whenever, and wherever, someone logs in.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 23, 2020

Malicious attacks disguised as Microsoft Office files increased 176%, according to SonicWall's midyear threat report.

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Network World

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It cited the MGM Resorts data breach, the Microsoft email hack, and the FBot malware targeting web servers, cloud services, and software-as-a-service, which achieves persistency and propagates on AWS via AWS IAM (identity and access management) users as three examples of how the keys could be abused.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 29, 2020

Application Guard for Office and Safe Documents will make phishing attacks harder and the Office experience better for users, starting with Office 365 Pro Plus and E5 licences.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A flaw in the MSHTML engine that lets an attacker use a malicious Office document to install malware is currently being used against the energy, industrial, banking, medical tech, and other sectors.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

A new variant of malware called XLoader is targeting macOS users. Learn more about how to protect yourself from this malicious software.

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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

Microsoft has released an update for the malware scanning engine bundled with most of its Windows security products in order to fix a highly critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to hack computers.

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IT Toolbox

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Multiple threat actors have leveraged malware signed with fraudulently obtained certificates to deploy Hive and possibly other ransomware. The post Microsoft Suspends Dev Accounts That Used Its Certs to Authenticate Malware appeared first on.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The video below explores DDP Protected Workspace and uniquely addresses healthcare regulations related to malware prevention. If the only line of defense is free or pseudo free AV solutions like Microsoft, than you are not in compliance with the spirit of HIPPA, and at best you are meeting the minimum requirements. Related articles.

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Network World

OCTOBER 17, 2024

AIOps certifications to elevate your IT career : Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, AWS, and others are offering training and certifications that can help IT pros demonstrate expertise in using artificial intelligence for IT operations, or AIOps. Can NaaS mitigate network skills gaps?

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 2, 2020

Morphisec combines the anti-virus protection in the new Microsoft OS with its own defenses against malware.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 25, 2023

Microsoft published specifics on the Volt Typhoon state-aligned China actor. The post Microsoft warns of Volt Typhoon, latest salvo in global cyberwar appeared first on TechRepublic. Experts say raising awareness of threats is critical.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 14, 2017

Trend Micro research has identified a new malware threat that presents itself in the form of a malicious PPSX file attachment. Here's what professionals should look out for.

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IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI disclosed that nation-state threat groups are actively leveraging large language models to automate malicious operations, translate technical papers, generate believable phishing content, and gain vulnerability knowledge. The good news is that the APT groups weren’t directly engaging LLMs to create malware.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2016

Security researchers have found a new version of a malware program called Skimer that's designed to infect Windows-based ATMs and can be used to steal money and payment card details. Upon installation, the malware checks if the file system is FAT32 or NTFS. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 14, 2017

To limit the number of machines at risk from self-replicating malware like WannaCry, Microsoft yesterday patched vulnerabilities on Windows XP and other unsupported operating systems.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2019

Microsoft took the rare step of issuing security fixes for both the server and desktop versions of Windows that are long out of support, so you know this is serious. CVE-2019-0708 is pre-authentication and requires no user interaction, meaning any future malware could self-propagate from one vulnerable machine to another.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 2025

The surge was fueled by ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Grammarly, and other generative AI tools, which accounted for the majority of AI-related traffic from known applications. AI-powered cyberthreat protection: Detect and block AI-generated phishing campaigns, adversarial exploits, and AI-driven malware in real time.

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IT Toolbox

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Copilot will offer key features such as automated incident summaries and real-time tracking of malware. The post Microsoft Launches Early Access Program for Security Copilot appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 7, 2020

Hackers who gain access to a remote system can launch malware, spread spam, and perform identity theft, according to McAfee.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Check Point's Global CISO discusses the firm's 2023 threat intelligence, including new AI malice and threat actors spreading malware by dropping flash drives.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 16, 2024

Take the subject of this column’s screed: Microsoft Recall. Don’t be , says Microsoft. According to Microsoft, “… a would-be hacker would need to gain physical access to your device, unlock it and sign in before they could access saved screenshots.” Concerned about privacy lapses? What could possibly go wrong?

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Network World

JANUARY 3, 2017

Microsoft’s latest version of its anti-malware tool, Windows Defender, is a frustrating product to evaluate. Yes, it is perhaps the best antivirus tool to come from Microsoft, with a series of noteworthy improvements. Yes, it provides good enough protection for your family’s PCs.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

or Which malware bypassed security controls today?and Other new features include prebuilt SOC automation content packs to bring security teams the latest event handlers, playbooks, and third-party log parsers, such as Armis Platform and Microsoft Office 365.The and receive instant, prioritized insights, Becan wrote.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In spite of a recent effort to improve the performance and detection rates in Windows Defender, Microsoft's anti-malware tool is still not very good at its job. AV-TEST conducted a lengthy, comprehensive test over a 12-month period to determine the best malware removal solutions for Windows 10.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Microsoft security engineers detailed today a new malware strain that has been infecting Windows computers since October 2018 to hijack their resources to mine cryptocurrency and generate revenue for the attackers. Since then, the number of daily infections […].

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella directed the company’s security team to boost a bounty program for AI and cloud bugs during one of Microsoft’s weekly Secure Future Initiative meetings. It’s part of a new initiative and planned 2025 hacking event in Redmond that Microsoft is calling the Zero Day Quest.

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Tech Republic

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Get technical details about how this new attack campaign is delivered via Microsoft Teams and how to protect your company from this loader malware.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 19, 2023

New BEC cyberattacks use phishing with a legitimate Dropbox link as a lure for malware and credentials theft. The post How business email compromise attacks emulate legitimate web services to lure clicks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Network World

MAY 14, 2017

Microsoft on Sunday said a software vulnerability stolen from the U.S. Referring to the attack as a “wake-up call,” Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith wrote in a blog post that governments have "to consider the damage to civilians that comes from hoarding these vulnerabilities and the use of these exploits."

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