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Microsoft’s Services Disrupted by DDoS Attacks from Shadowy Hacktivist Group
Microsoft Corporation’s essential services, including Outlook email and OneDrive file-sharing apps, along with its cloud computing platform, were disrupted by a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, according to a recent statement by the tech giant. A group known as Anonymous Sudan claimed responsibility for the attacks through its Telegram social media channel. Microsoft initially…
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Microsoft’s June Patch Tuesday Addresses 78 Vulnerabilities Including Critical SharePoint Bug
In its latest Patch Tuesday for June 2023, Microsoft has rolled out fixes for 78 security flaws, which includes an alarming 38 remote code execution vulnerabilities. While Microsoft has not reported any of the vulnerabilities being actively exploited, the tech giant has specifically marked several as “more likely to be exploited”. One vulnerability that has…
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Microsoft Commits to OpenAI’s Plugin Standard for ChatGPT and Copilot Offerings
REDMOND, Wash. — May 23, 2023 — In a significant move towards enhancing interoperability, Microsoft has announced its adoption of OpenAI’s open plugin standard for ChatGPT, facilitating cross-functionality with Microsoft’s copilot range. This adoption allows developers to use one platform to build plugins that function across multiple consumer and business platforms, including ChatGPT, Bing, Dynamics…
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Microsoft Boosts Security with SharePoint’s New Ability to Scan Encrypted Files Amid Unannounced Policy Change
Microsoft has recently implemented a change to its SharePoint cloud storage service, allowing it to scan files that are encrypted or password-protected for potential malware. This is a significant change since antivirus applications have traditionally struggled to inspect password-protected files, thus making them an appealing avenue for hackers to deploy their malware. The change was…
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Revolutionizing Web Interactions with Microsoft’s AI Innovations in Bing and Edge
Microsoft has recently announced some thrilling developments for their flagship browser and search engine, Bing and Edge. Their intention is to redefine the term “Your Copilot for the Web,” where Bing and Edge are integral components of this ambitious venture. Exceptional Growth and Acceptance of Bing In the last 90 days, Bing and Edge have…
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Microsoft Removes Waiting List for Revamped Bing Featuring GPT-4 Chatbot
Microsoft announced on Thursday that it has removed the waiting list for its revamped Bing search engine, allowing anyone with a Microsoft account to access it. The new Bing, unveiled in February, features a chatbot powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 artificial intelligence model, similar to the popular ChatGPT bot. Google remains the leader in search advertising,…
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Effective Strategies for Recovery and Prevention of BlackLotus
Microsoft’s Security Blog has issued a critical guide to assist organizations in assessing potential compromise by threat actors exploiting CVE-2022-21894 through a dangerous Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) bootkit known as “BlackLotus.” This UEFI bootkit operates during computer startup, before the loading of the operating system, enabling it to tamper with or deactivate security mechanisms…
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Critical Exploitation Path Uncovered in Microsoft Azure Shared Key Authorization by Orca Security Researchers
Researchers at Orca Security have uncovered a critical exploitation path involving Microsoft Azure Shared Key authorization, which could lead to subscription privilege escalation and remote code execution (RCE). In a blog post published on April 11, 2023, Orca Security detailed their discovery and the potential impact it may have on organizations utilizing Microsoft Azure’s cloud…
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Microsoft Edge Introduces Innovative Features to Enhance Productivity
REDMOND, Wash. – April 6, 2023 – Microsoft Edge, the popular web browser developed by Microsoft, is introducing a suite of new features aimed at helping users stay organized, productive, and focused in today’s fast-paced digital environment. Roger Capriotti, a representative from Microsoft Edge, shared details on the innovative features in a recent blog post…
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Microsoft and Cybersecurity Partners Take Action to Disrupt Malware Distribution
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has teamed up with cybersecurity software company Fortra™ and Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) to take technical and legal action against cybercriminals who have been using cracked, legacy copies of Cobalt Strike and abused Microsoft software to distribute malware, including ransomware. This joint effort marks a change in…
