Security

Microsoft has recently issued an alert to warn users about the growing misuse of its Quick Assist app on Windows and Mac devices. The Microsoft Security team detailed that cybercriminals are now harnessing AI to launch sophisticated attacks aimed at stealing sensitive information and credentials. The Quick Assist app allows users to remotely connect to…

Microsoft today released its second Secure Future Initiative (SFI) progress report. This new report outlines significant efforts in fortifying digital infrastructure and enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of organizations worldwide. What is the Secure Future Initiative (SFI)? Microsoft launched its Secure Future Initiative in November 2023. The SFI includes six pillars or areas of focus, with…

Researchers predict that global cybersecurity spending will grow by 12.2% by 2025, driven by the escalating frequency and sophistication of cyber threats. According to new IDC research, this upward trend will continue, with investments expected to reach $377 billion by 2028 as organizations double down on digital defense strategies. In the Worldwide Security Spending Guide,…

Microsoft has rolled out multi-workspace for multi-tenant support to its Unified Security Operations (SecOps) Platform. This new capability is now available in public preview for commercial customers. Microsoft’s Unified SecOps Platform integrates the capabilities of Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Security Exposure Management, and generative AI into a comprehensive portal. This platform enhances security…

Microsoft has announced new automatic attack disruption features for its Defender XDR solution. These enhancements are designed to quickly detect and contain compromised devices before attackers can spread across the enterprise network. The automatic attack disruption feature uses AI and threat intelligence to quickly identify and contain ongoing cyberattacks. It isolates compromised devices and blocks…

Old habits die hard and Microsoft’s efforts to get users and organizations to adopt passwordless authentication has been a slow burn. At last week’s Secure 2025 event, Microsoft announced that it’s hoping to encourage more users to choose passwordless authentication by improving the Microsoft Account login experience. Here’s what we found out. Microsoft and other…

Even cybersecurity experts aren’t immune to sophisticated phishing attacks—just ask Troy Hunt, the creator of “Have I Been Pwned,” who recently fell victim to a cleverly disguised MailChimp scam. Hackers tricked him into handing over credentials, leading to the compromise of 16,000 email records in under two minutes. What happened? In his blog post “A…

Microsoft has announced a new partnership with Red Button, an Israel-based Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack simulation testing solutions provider. The Redmond giant believes that this collaboration will enable organizations to identify gaps and develop effective strategies to mitigate DDoS attacks. “With Red Button’s DDoS Testing service suite, you will be able to work with a…

An often-overlooked element of security is the Web Application Firewall (WAF), especially in cloud computing. In this article, I explain what a WAF does, the different kinds of WAF, and I discuss why you should deploy one or more WAFs in your architecture. What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF)? A Web Application Firewall, often…

Cybercriminals have discovered a way to exploit Microsoft’s Trusted Signing Platform by acquiring short-lived certificates. This allows them to disguise malware as legitimate software, helping malicious programs evade security measures and gain user trust. Microsoft’s Trusted Signing Platform is a service that allows software developers to sign their applications and executables digitally. The signature verifies…

Microsoft has announced plans to add support for AI-powered agents to its Security Copilot solution. The company will launch six in-house security agents alongside five partner-developed agents in public preview on April 27. “These AI-powered agents autonomously handle high-volume security and IT tasks, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Security solutions and existing security tools. Purpose-built for…

At the Secure 2025 cybersecurity conference, Microsoft announced a range of updates for its Defender XDR platform, aiming to enhance threat detection and response. The first new AI-powered feature that the company highlighted today is the new Microsoft Security Copilot Phishing Triage Agent in the Defender Portal. According to Microsoft, 90 percent of the emails…