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Human-operated ransomware attacks: A preventable disaster

March 18, 2020 0 Comments cybersecurity, DoppelPaymer, dridex, Endpoint security, hands-on-keyboard, human-operated attacks, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft security intelligence, parinacota, Ransomware, ryuk, secure score, security deployment, Threat protection, trickbot, wadhrama

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:00:31 +0000

In human-operated ransomware attacks, adversaries exhibit extensive knowledge of systems administration and common network security misconfigurations, perform thorough reconnaissance, and adapt to what they discover in a compromised network.

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New Microsoft Security innovations and partnerships

February 23, 2020 0 Comments AI and machine learning, Azure Security, Microsoft 365, microsoft threat protection, Office 365 Security, Threat protection

Credit to Author: Marin Perez| Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:00:25 +0000

New innovations for built-in and cross-platform security that embrace AI.

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Afternoon Cyber Tea—From threat intelligence to chatbots: A look at AI in cybersecurity

February 11, 2020 0 Comments AI and machine learning, Security Intelligence, Threat protection

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:00:44 +0000

On this episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea, Ann Johnson and Jane Frankland discuss chatbots, AI, and increasing the number of women in cybersecurity.

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Ghost in the shell: Investigating web shell attacks

February 5, 2020 0 Comments China Chopper, cybersecurity, Detection and Response Team (DART), Endpoint security, gallium, Incident Response, krypton, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, microsoft detection and response team (dart), Microsoft security intelligence, security management, Threat protection, web shell, zinc

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:30:40 +0000

Web shell attacks allow adversaries to run commands and steal data from an Internet-facing server or use the server as launch pad for further attacks against the affected organization.

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How companies can prepare for a heightened threat environment

January 21, 2020 0 Comments Azure Security, Microsoft 365, Security strategies, Threat protection

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:00:31 +0000

Learn what actions companies can take and controls they can validate in light of the current level of threats, and during any period of heightened risk.

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Data science for cybersecurity: A probabilistic time series model for detecting RDP inbound brute force attacks

December 18, 2019 0 Comments AI and machine learning, automation, brute force attack, cybersecurity, data science, Endpoint security, event id 4625, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft security intelligence, microsoft threat experts, probablistic time series model, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Security Intelligence, Threat protection, Windows Security

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:00:24 +0000

Microsoft Defender ATP data scientists and threat hunters collaborate to use a data science-driven approach to detecting RDP brute force attacks to protect customers against real-world threats.

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How to secure your IoT deployment during the security talent shortage

December 17, 2019 0 Comments Azure Security, IoT, Threat protection

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:00:41 +0000

It’s complex work to define a security strategy for IoT—especially with a 3-million-person shortage of cybersecurity pros. But there is a way to augment existing security teams and resources.

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GALLIUM: Targeting global telecom

December 12, 2019 0 Comments Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft security intelligence, Security Intelligence, Threat protection

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:00:10 +0000

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) is raising awareness of the ongoing activity by a group we call GALLIUM, targeting telecommunication providers.

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Rethinking cyber learning—consider gamification

November 25, 2019 0 Comments CISO series, Ciso series page, Microsoft security intelligence, phishing, Threat protection

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:00:55 +0000

Gamified cybersecurity solutions offer immense promise by giving users practical, hands-on opportunities to learn by doing. Microsoft and Circadence are partnering to deliver Azure-hosted cyber range learning solutions for beginners up to advanced SecOps pros. Gamification is an increasingly important way for enterprises to attract tomorrow’s cyber pro talent and create tailored learning and more defined career paths and progression.

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Experts on demand: Your direct line to Microsoft security insight, guidance, and expertise

October 28, 2019 0 Comments cybersecurity, experts on demand, Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft security intelligence, microsoft threat experts, Security Intelligence, Security Response, targeted attack notifications, Threat protection, Windows Security

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:00:10 +0000

Experts on demand is now generally available and gives customers direct access to real-life Microsoft threat analysts to help with their security investigations.

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