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Microsoft releases cyberattack simulator CyberBattleSim to bolster Enterprise defenses

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:41:21 +0000

In an effort to aid security researchers to understand cyberattacks that leverage Artificial intelligence and the latest tools, Microsoft has released an open-source cyberattack simulator called as CyberBattleSim. With CyberBattleSim, researchers can create simulated network environments, see how they fare against AI-controlled cyber agents, and assess their current security weaknesses. Cybersecurity remains the top agenda with […]

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Cyberattacks against machine learning systems more common: Microsoft

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:30:48 +0000

Microsoft has released an open framework to help machine learning (ML) systems defend against security threats. Microsoft has put up a blog post that sheds light on how cyberattacks against machine learning systems are more common than you might like to think. Microsoft on attacks on machine learning systems Even though machine learning systems see […]

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Cyberbullying, workplace harassment common during lockdown: Microsoft study

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:20:40 +0000

As mental health is being discussed more than ever in the wake of the pandemic, Microsoft’s Digital Civility Research offers insights into how Indians treat others online. The global research surveyed a total of 4,511 people across nine countries in the Asia Pacific. Microsoft Digital Civility Research According to Microsoft, 38 percent of Indian consumers […]

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Microsoft legally cracks down on cybercriminals targeting 62 countries

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:57:10 +0000

According to documents revealed by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Microsoft took legal action against cybercriminals who tried to target its customers in 62 countries. The Redmond-based company swung into action and cracked down on fraudsters who tried to use the on-going pandemic situation to their advantage by launching various […]

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Cybersecurity Awareness Kit from Microsoft offers simulation-based user training about cyber attacks

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Thu, 14 May 2020 12:00:47 +0000

Microsoft has announced its Cybersecurity Awareness Kit that promises to help enterprises empower their employees on the matter of cybersecurity. Since the majority of companies have transitioned to work-from-home arrangements, the need to safeguard employees and company data against cyberattacks are on the rise. Microsoft launches Cybersecurity Awareness Kit Meanwhile, the software giant Microsoft is […]

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Researchers find Vulnerability in popular VPNs

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Fri, 08 May 2020 12:37:36 +0000

VPNs or Virtual Private Networks are trusted these days to keep user’s internet connection safe and private and find extensive use both at the individual as well as enterprise level. However, a recent report by Researchers has shown that at least 4 of the top 20 popular VPNs were highly vulnerable to malware. A statement […]

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Coronavirus COVID-19 scams and frauds have cost Americans over $13 million

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:49:56 +0000

Coronavirus COVID-19-themed cyber frauds and scams continue to cause headaches to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States of America. The Government agency that looks after civil antitrust laws and consumer protection has reported a loss of more than $13 million, courtesy of the growing number of COVID-19 online scams. FTC receives over […]

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Food retail sector most-impacted by coronavirus scams and cyber attacks

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:30:55 +0000

There’s no doubt the on-going COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all industries across the globe. We’ve seen numerous coronavirus scams taking place all across, causing workplace and industry-level disruptions, among other things. Since a lot of companies have switched to working remotely due to lockdown, many businesses and industries continue to experience a surge in the […]

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Over 500,000 Zoom Account credentials are available for sale on the Dark Web

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:28:35 +0000

For coping with the worldwide impact of Coronavirus, many businesses are making large-scale adjustments and shifting to work remotely. This has increased the dependency of conferencing tools. Zoom has emerged as the winning choice, but the service is in news for all the wrong reasons. It is learned that credentials of more than 500,000 Zoom […]

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Microsoft Detection and Response Team (DART) reports real-life cybercrime stories

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:45:51 +0000

Discovering a malicious attacker on your network is not only worrisome but quite dangerous. If that’s less, imagine having 6 of them, all on the same network! It’s a story of cyberespionage that Microsoft’s Detection and Response Action Team (DART) uncovered very recently. Microsoft’s DART uncovers real-life cybercrime stories An APT had infiltrated a multi-national […]

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WhatsApp vulnerability allows hackers to install spyware through a call

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Wed, 15 May 2019 15:56:53 +0000

If you never cared about updating your WhatsApp version earlier, it is time that you do so urgently. Ignoring the warning signs of WhatsApp update on your smartphone for weeks can actually land you in deep trouble. Facebook-owned, WhatsApp has been attacked by hackers to install spyware on the user’s device. The detected bug on […]

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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck hacked; loses half a billion dollars

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 03:55:26 +0000

Owning a currency riding in a speculative way has inherent dangers. The description holds true for Bitcoins holders in Japan. In an unfortunate incident, Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck lost $530 million to hacking. Coincheck hacked; loses half a billion dollars Following the incident, Japan-based digital exchange Coincheck suspended withdrawals of almost all cryptocurrencies. It was […]

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