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Microsoft to disable TLS v1.0 and v1.1 by default in Windows 11 and later

Guru@TWCN — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:56:54 +0000

Microsoft has decided to soon disable TLS versions 1.0 and 1.1 by default in the future versions of the Windows Operating system, starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview builds in September 2023. To avoid the compatibility issues that users may face due to the proposed disability, Microsoft will include an option to re-enable TLS 1.0 […]

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Windows Calculator is being used in Phishing attacks

VamienMcKalin@TWCN — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:19:56 +0000

Over the years, the Windows operating system has become much better at detecting malware and viruses. With the Microsoft Defender tool now a key aspect of Windows, hackers have chosen to become more creative in order to infect computer systems all around the world. Windows Calculator is being used in Phishing attacks Hackers are now […]

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Hackers can bypass Multi-factor Authentication for Microsoft 365: Security experts

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:00:27 +0000

Security researchers have discovered critical vulnerabilities allowing attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365. According to security researchers at Proofpoint, vulnerabilities in MFA implementation compromise user safety and privacy while interacting with cloud-based services. Attackers can potentially gain complete access to their victim’s account data including emails, files, and contacts. “Most likely, these […]

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Microsoft 365 now defending organizations against emerging cyberattacks

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:00:17 +0000

Microsoft uses virtualization technology to safeguard Office users against potentially harmful files downloaded from the Internet. Microsoft has announced the Public Preview of Application Guard for Office. Microsoft acknowledges the threat posed by malicious files downloaded from the Internet. The company warns that such files may contain viruses, worms, or other kinds of malware that […]

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Hacker steals more than 500GB data from Microsoft’s private GitHub repositories

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Thu, 07 May 2020 16:37:24 +0000

According to a report, Microsoft’s private GitHub repositories became subject to massive data theft. In this attack, a hacker believed to have gained unrestricted access to the company’s private GitHub repositories and stolen more than 500GB of data. Microsoft’s private GitHub repositories hacked Of late, a data breach has become a major concern among the […]

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Zoom 5.0 to step up privacy measures, adds AES 256-bit GCM encryption

TanmayPatange@TWCN — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:22:15 +0000

As part of its 90-day security plan, Zoom has announced the launch of Zoom 5.0, which consists of several new privacy and security measures. The enterprise video-conferencing service has added support for AES 256-bit GCM encryption to provide users with increased protection for meetings, starting with Zoom 5.0. Zoom 5.0 announced with several security features […]

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CCleaner blacklisted by Microsoft Answers; Users cannot recommend the utility

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:09:53 +0000

CCleaner, one of the longest-established system cleaners has been blacklisted by Microsoft Answers. The exact reason for banning the freeware’s links is not known but it appears that the interfering of the utility with Microsoft Security policy might have prompted its removal. CCleaner links blacklisted by Microsoft Answers Developed by Piriform, CCleaner is a tool […]

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Security Baseline for Windows 10 v1903 and Windows Server v1903 released

AshishMohta@TWC — Sat, 25 May 2019 12:39:43 +0000

Microsoft has released the final Security Baseline for Windows 10 v1903 and Windows Server v1903. Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit or MSCT allows enterprise security administrators to download, analyze, test, edit, and store Microsoft-recommended security configuration baselines for Windows and other Microsoft products while comparing them against existing security configurations. Security baseline for Windows 10 v1903 […]

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Microsoft Office 365 is now more secure thanks to AMSI

VamienMcKalin@TWCN — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:30:57 +0000

Office 365 is now more secure than ever before due to recent changes by Microsoft. The changes are very welcomed because they make for a more secure experience. Therefore, users should have little to worry about. OK, so here’s the thing. In the past, anti-virus programs weren’t able to scan every aspect of Office 365. […]

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Microsoft Network Engineer accused of being linked with Reveton Ransomware

AyushVij@TWCN — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 04:56:42 +0000

Raymond Uadiale, a 41 years old Network Engineer who has been working at Microsoft in the Seattle area, has recently been accused of being linked to the Reveton Ransomware exploit. The exploit freezes the victim’s computer and forces them to pay a hefty fine or ransom to get their machine in working state again. Network […]

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Microsoft & Fujitsu working together to bring PalmSecure authentication to Windows devices

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:30:48 +0000

Windows Hello which offers Windows 10 users a unique way to log into their devices and applications using a fingerprint, iris scan or facial recognition may soon become a thing of the past. Yes, the company has partnered with Fujitsu to introduce a new technology – PalmSecure authentication to access devices. PalmSecure authentication for Windows 10 […]

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DDE feature in Microsoft Word disabled to avoid malware attacks

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:00:16 +0000

Microsoft is trying every bit to prevent malware attacks using its applications. As a part of this prevention, Microsoft recently disabled the DDE feature in Word. The discontinuation of DDE feature in Word is a part of the December 2017 Patch Tuesday. Microsoft shipped this Office update because many malware campaigns have abused the DDE […]

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