Microsoft fixes actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-43451, CVE-2024-49039)

November 2024 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has dropped fixes for 89 new security issues in its various products, two of which – CVE-2024-43451 and CVE-2024-49039 – are actively exploited by attackers. The exploited vulnerabilities (… Continue reading Microsoft fixes actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-43451, CVE-2024-49039)

Microsoft’s Security Copilot Enters General Availability

Microsoft’s AI chatbot and data aggregator is open for security business on April 1, with a new per-unit pricing model. Continue reading Microsoft’s Security Copilot Enters General Availability

Enhanced Cloud Protection: Microsoft’s Defender for Cloud Gets New Integration with Defender XDR

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Defender for Cloud’s integration with Microsoft Defender XDR. This release offers administrators direct access to investigate and manage Defender for Cloud alerts and incidents within the Microsoft Defender portal. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a security solution that enables organizations to protect cloud-based applications from security threats and…

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Microsoft announces Defender bug bounty program

Microsoft has announced a new bug bounty program aimed at unearthing vulnerabilities in Defender-related products and services, and is offering participants the possibility to earn up to $20,000 for the most critical bugs. The Microsoft Defender bug bo… Continue reading Microsoft announces Defender bug bounty program

Microsoft Defender for APIs is Now Generally Available

Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Defender for APIs security solution. This new offering has been in preview as part of the Microsoft Defender for Cloud service since April, allowing organizations to safeguard their business-critical APIs and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is designed to offer security and…

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Microsoft Defender can automatically contain compromised user accounts

The “contain user” feature select Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers have been trying out since November 2022 is now available to a wider pool of organizations, Microsoft has announced. The feature aims to help organizations disrupt … Continue reading Microsoft Defender can automatically contain compromised user accounts

Microsoft Defender Flags Tor Browser as Win32/Malgent!MTB Malware

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Win32/Malgent!MTB is a generic detection that Microsoft Defender uses to identify Trojans that are designed to perform a variety of malicious actions on a computer.
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macOS Malware ShadowVault: Protect Your Apple Devices Now!

This week in IT, security firm Guardz uncovers new malware available on the Dark Web targeting macOS, which steals personal information like credit card details and logins – so I’ll look at what you can do to protect your devices – plus, is it farewell… Continue reading macOS Malware ShadowVault: Protect Your Apple Devices Now!

New phishing and business email compromise campaigns increase in complexity, bypass MFA

Read the technical details about a new AiTM phishing attack combined with a BEC campaign as revealed by Microsoft, and learn how to mitigate this threat.
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