As the 2024 US presidential election draws closer, the stakes continue to rise, not just for the candidates and voters but also for the foreign actors looking to sway the…
Category: Microsoft
Iran’s Escalating Cyber Threat: Sophistication and Global Reach
Cyberspace, a domain where shadows loom large, sees the demarcation between sovereign defense and global steadiness frequently veiled by the crafty digital exploits of state-backed agents. The 2023 Microsoft Digital…
Microsoft AI Red Team: Pioneering a Safer AI Future
In today’s digital age, the security of software is paramount. Microsoft, a tech industry giant, has always been at the forefront of ensuring that its products are not just innovative…
Microsoft’s Vision for Responsible AI: Leading the Way in Ethical Development and Impact
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives. From smart homes to advanced healthcare solutions, AI’s influence is undeniable. However,…
Understanding and Mitigating Kernel-Mode Driver Signature Forging
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, new threats and vulnerabilities are constantly emerging. One such threat that has recently come to light is the exploitation of a Windows policy loophole…
Global Cybersecurity Agencies Issue Advisory on Chinese State-sponsored Cyber Actor Volt Typhoon
An international consortium of cybersecurity agencies, led by the United States, has issued a collaborative Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) about an emerging threat posed by a Chinese state-sponsored cyber actor known…
How to Implement a Threat Modeling Framework to Identify Potential Attack Vectors and Vulnerabilities
Threat modeling is a crucial security analysis technique that enables organizations to identify, prioritize, and address potential security risks. By comprehending the possible threats to their systems and data, organizations…
Iranian APT Group Strikes Hybrid Azure AD Environments with Devastating Attacks
The Iranian government-affiliated APT group MERCURY, also known as MuddyWater, has been linked to recent destructive attacks targeting organizations with hybrid Microsoft Azure environments. The attacks, disguised as a ransomware…
BlackLotus UEFI Bootkit Threatens Windows 11 Systems, Bypasses Secure Boot
Cybersecurity firm ESET recently reported the discovery of a UEFI bootkit called BlackLotus, capable of bypassing the critical UEFI Secure Boot feature. This dangerous bootkit can operate on fully-up-to-date Windows…