Invisible resource thieves: The increasing threat of cryptocurrency miners

The surge in Bitcoin prices has driven widescale interest in cryptocurrencies. While the future of digital currencies is uncertain, they are shaking up the cybersecurity landscape as they continue to influence the intent and nature of attacks. Cybercri… Continue reading Invisible resource thieves: The increasing threat of cryptocurrency miners

Microsoft Bringing Windows Defender ATP to Windows 7 and 8.1

Microsoft is bringing its intelligence-driven security analytics and protection service to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers migrating to Windows 10.
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Now you see me: Exposing fileless malware

Attackers are determined to circumvent security defenses using increasingly sophisticated techniques. Fileless malware boosts the stealth and effectiveness of an attack, and two of last years major ransomware outbreaks (Petya and WannaCry) used fileles… Continue reading Now you see me: Exposing fileless malware

A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017

Adopting reliable attack methods and techniques borrowed from more evolved threat types, ransomware attained new levels of reach and damage in 2017. The following trends characterize the ransomware narrative in the past year: Three global outbreaks sho… Continue reading A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017

A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017

Adopting reliable attack methods and techniques borrowed from more evolved threat types, ransomware attained new levels of reach and damage in 2017. The following trends characterize the ransomware narrative in the past year: Three global outbreaks sho… Continue reading A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017

Try out new features in the Windows Defender ATP Service with a Creators Update Trial

One area that is getting a lot of attention in the upcoming Creators Update feature upgrade is added security and for Office 365 subscribers that means an improved Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service.

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Resource: Learn all about Windows Defender and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

This workshop will show you how Microsoft protects devices within their organization using technologies built into Windows 10 and Microsoft Azure.

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Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) White Paper From Microsoft

Windows Defender ATP provides the power of the cloud, machine learning, and big data in conjunction with the Windows Defender client that is part of Windows 10 to help your organization protect your critical customer data.

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Reverse-engineering DUBNIUM

DUBNIUM (which shares indicators with what Kaspersky researchers have called DarkHotel) is one of the activity groups that has been very active in recent years, and has many distinctive features. We located multiple variants of multiple-stage droppers and payloads in the last few months, and although they are not really packed or obfuscated in a… Continue reading Reverse-engineering DUBNIUM

Digging deep for PLATINUM

There is no shortage of headlines about cybercriminals launching large-scale attacks against organizations. For us, the activity groups that pose the most danger are the ones who selectively target organizations and desire to stay undetected, protect their investment, and maximize their ROI. That’s what motivated us – the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Hunting team, known… Continue reading Digging deep for PLATINUM