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Credit to Author: Emma Jones| Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to introduce Cyber Signals, a cyber threat intelligence brief informed by the latest Microsoft threat data and research. This content, which will be released quarterly, offers an expert perspective into the current threat landscape, discussing trending tactics, techniques, and strategies used by the world’s most prolific threat actors.

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The evolution of a Mac trojan: UpdateAgent’s progression

February 2, 2022 0 Comments adware, cybersecurity, MacOS, microsoft 365 defender, Microsoft security intelligence, updateagent

Credit to Author: Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Our discovery and analysis of a sophisticated Mac trojan in October exposed a year-long evolution of a malware family—and depicts the rising complexity of threats across platforms.

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Gartner® names Microsoft a Leader in the 2022 Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Information Archiving

February 2, 2022 0 Comments Compliance, cybersecurity

Credit to Author: Emma Jones| Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000

We are honored that Gartner has listed Microsoft as a Leader in its 2022 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Information Archiving in recognition of our ability to execute and completeness of vision. This is the fourth consecutive year that Gartner recognized Microsoft as a Leader in this critical space.

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Build a privacy-resilient workplace with Microsoft Priva

February 2, 2022 0 Comments cybersecurity, data privacy day, Privacy

Credit to Author: Pooja Parab| Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today, we celebrate international Data Privacy Day, which reminds us of the importance of respecting privacy, and enabling trust. Read the blog post to see how Microsoft Priva can help.

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Measure the effectiveness of your Microsoft security with AttackIQ

February 2, 2022 0 Comments cybersecurity, Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), microsoft sentinel, misa

Credit to Author: Emma Jones| Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Microsoft and AttackIQ are working together to automate testing using MITRE ATT&CK and a threat-informed defense. AttackIQ is a part of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association.

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Discover 3 ways to take a holistic approach to data protection

February 2, 2022 0 Comments cybersecurity

Credit to Author: Pooja Parab| Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

A holistic approach to data protection can deliver better results across the organization. In this post, we share three steps that can get your organization closer.

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Evolved phishing: Device registration trick adds to phishers’ toolbox for victims without MFA

February 2, 2022 0 Comments cybersecurity, MFA, microsoft 365 defender, Microsoft security intelligence, phishing

Credit to Author: Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

We uncovered a large-scale, multi-phase campaign that adds a novel technique to traditional phishing tactics by joining an attacker-operated device to an organization’s network to further propagate the campaign.

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How CISOs are preparing to tackle 2022

February 2, 2022 0 Comments cybersecurity

Credit to Author: Pooja Parab| Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

We asked security decision-makers about their top security concerns, topics they are most interested in, and investments for 2022.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Trustworthy Computing

February 2, 2022 0 Comments cybersecurity

Credit to Author: Lauren Goodwin| Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

20 years ago this week, Bill Gates sent a now-famous email to all Microsoft employees announcing the creation of the Trustworthy Computing (TwC) initiative. The initiative was intended to put customer security, and ultimately customer trust, at the forefront for all Microsoft employees.

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Build a stronger cybersecurity team through diversity and training

February 2, 2022 0 Comments cybersecurity, voice of the community

Credit to Author: Pooja Parab| Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Heath Adams, Chief Executive Officer at TCM Security, offers practical advice on how to build a security team.

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