Email notification of a suspicious login attempt to your account is a good security solution to protect customers. It ensures that no one but you can enter your account unnoticed, which is even more important on days when hackers are running phishing campaigns to get the password to your Microsoft account. Unfortunately, this security alert… Continue reading Microsoft Account Unusual Sign-in Activity
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Pornographic Virus Alert From Microsoft
Microsoft shows you the banner which states that your PC is infected with a “Pornographic virus”? It seems that someone wants to involve you in a popular online tech support scam, called “Pornographic virus alert from Microsoft”. But how can they do it with a single banner? That article will show you the whole mechanism… Continue reading Pornographic Virus Alert From Microsoft
Microsoft Email Scam
Hackers are constantly finding new ways to infect your computer with malware and steal your data. With over 1.3 billion devices running Windows worldwide, hackers are more likely to impersonate Microsoft. Unfortunately, Microsoft email scams are more common than you might imagine. Scammers ask you to install the latest updates, confirm your account information, or… Continue reading Microsoft Email Scam
Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability Exploited, Update Now
In late March 2024, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued the alert regarding the exploitation of a flaw in Microsoft SharePoint. It was detected back in September 2023, but the facts of active exploitation surfaced only recently. Fortunately, Microsoft offers updates that fix the flaw. Remote code execution vulnerability A vulnerability designated… Continue reading Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability Exploited, Update Now
Microsoft is Hacked, Again by Midnight Blizzard
Microsoft acknowledges being hacked for the second time this year, by the same Russia state-sponsored group Midnight Blizzard. The company confirms that this new breach is the outcome of the previous one, as hackers were able to get their hands on access secrets. Microsoft Hacked, Source Code Leaked In its K-8 filing to SEC, Microsoft… Continue reading Microsoft is Hacked, Again by Midnight Blizzard
Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability Exploited to Spread Phemedrone Stealer
The malicious campaign exploits the CVE-2023-36025 vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen to spread Phemedrone Stealer. It utilizes intricate evasion techniques to bypass traditional security measures and target sensitive user information. Phemedrone Stealer Campaign Exploits CVE-2023-36025 Trend Micro researchers uncovered a malware campaign exploiting the CVE-2023-36025 vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen. This campaign involves… Continue reading Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability Exploited to Spread Phemedrone Stealer
Microsoft Disables MSIX App Installer Protocol
Microsoft reportedly disabled MSIX installer protocol in Windows, due to its exploitation in real-world cyberattacks. Hackers found a way to misuse the protocol to install malicious software, bypassing anti-malware software detection. MSIX Installer Protocol Exploited The emergence of a malware kit market, exploiting the MSIX file format and ms-app installer protocol is nothing new. However,… Continue reading Microsoft Disables MSIX App Installer Protocol
Cactus Ransomware Attacks – Microsoft Alerts
Microsoft has raised the alarm about a growing wave of ransomware attacks utilizing malvertising tactics to spread Cactus ransomware. The sophisticated malware campaign hinges on deploying DanaBot as an initial access vector, orchestrated by the ransomware operator Storm-0216, also known as Twisted Spider or UNC2198. Cactus Ransomware Deployed by DanaBot Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team has… Continue reading Cactus Ransomware Attacks – Microsoft Alerts
What is Microsoft Security Warning Scam?
Fraudsteds massively employ Microsoft Azure hosting to start Microsoft Security scam pages. They range from a scary warning that blocks your browser window to a phishing pages, indistinguishable from real. Let’s see the most typical types of these scams and their features. What is Windows Defender Security Warning? Fake Windows Defender Security Warning (Microsoft Security… Continue reading What is Microsoft Security Warning Scam?
Octo Tempest Threat Actor – The Most Dangerous Cybercrime Gang?
Octo Tempest, a financially-motivated hacking group, has been labeled “one of the most dangerous financial criminal groups” by Microsoft. Known as UNC3944 and 0ktapus, the group has gained attention for bold cyber attacks. What is Octo Tempest Cybercrime Gang? Octo Tempest’s journey into the world of cybercrime is an intriguing one. Only a few months… Continue reading Octo Tempest Threat Actor – The Most Dangerous Cybercrime Gang?