Microsoft disrupts Fancy Bear election meddlers

In a new skirmish, Microsoft took control of six internet domains that were about to be used by the group to spoof US political organisations. Continue reading Microsoft disrupts Fancy Bear election meddlers

Microsoft assists law enforcement to help disrupt Dorkbot botnets

Law enforcement agencies from around the globe, aided by Microsoft security researchers, have today announced the disruption of one of the most widely distributed malware families – Win32/Dorkbot. This malware family has infected more than one million PCs in over 190 countries. Dorkbot spreads through USB flash drives, instant messaging programs, and social networks. It… Continue reading Microsoft assists law enforcement to help disrupt Dorkbot botnets