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Microsoft blocked most ransomware attacks and about 600M Cyber attacks
In its recently published Annual Digital Defense Report, Microsoft provided a comprehensive overview of its ongoing efforts to safeguard users and businesses against the growing tide of cyber threats. The report highlights some significant achievements in the field of cybersecurity, revealing that the company successfully blocked over 600 million cyberattacks daily, which include both hacking […]
Gmail Users Targeted by AI-Driven Cyber Attacks and OpenAI-Generated Malware
In recent days, numerous Gmail users around the globe have reported receiving deceptive phone calls from individuals posing as Google Support. These calls, powered by AI technology, aim to trick users into disclosing their account credentials, putting their personal data at risk. The calls, which mimic legitimate Google Support communications, are part of an AI-driven […]
Microsoft Windows 10 support end and Crowdstrike Global Outage details
Microsoft End of Support for Windows 10 Microsoft has announced that it will cease providing security updates for Windows 10 starting October 2025, marking the end of extended support for this operating system. Users currently on Windows 10 are being prompted to upgrade to Windows 11 by May of next year. After this deadline, Microsoft […]
Microsoft issues alert against email phishing attack to influence US 2024 Elections
The 2024 U.S. elections are set for November 5th, and Microsoft, the American technology giant, has issued a warning about potential interference from state-funded actors. The company’s alert comes in response to increased online activity over recent weeks. According to Microsoft, certain Iranian groups have established fake websites over the past few months to spread […]
DDoS Attack on Microsoft Azure Cloud leads to another global IT Outage
Microsoft has issued a statement apologizing for a recent IT outage, which they attribute to a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) cyber attack on the infrastructure managed by Microsoft Azure Cloud. Under the leadership of Satya Nadella, and amid a surge of media attention on his daughter Tara Nadella, the company revealed that the outage […]
Indian PM Narender Modi asks to Log Off of each Microsoft Windows Sessions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered a valuable tip to enhance cybersecurity for home PCs and laptops: consistently logging out of Microsoft Windows sessions. This advice applies universally across Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. Highlighting this cybersecurity principle, Prime Minister Modi emphasized its critical application in both private and public sectors. He […]
Microsoft 2024 Windows IT meltdown impacts about 8.5 million devices
The recent update to CrowdStrike Falcon sensor software has caused widespread issues, leading to the infamous BSOD “blue screen of death” on over 8.2 million Windows OS devices globally. Despite initial fears of a cyber attack, experts indicate this incident could mark one of the worst in history, echoing concerns akin to the Y2K bug […]
Microsoft Windows outage not a cyber attack says Crowdstrike
Millions of PCs running Windows 10 and 11 Operating Systems have been experiencing a widespread PC meltdown identified as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) over the past few hours. This technical problem has resulted in significant disruptions across various sectors, including government agencies, transit hubs such as airports, private companies, and municipalities. Initially, speculation […]
Microsoft asks employees in China to use iPhones and abandon Android phones
Microsoft, the American technology giant, has issued an email request to all its employees in China to stop using Android phones for office communication and switch to iPhones loaded with genuine iOS. This initiative is believed to be part of an effort to enhance cybersecurity measures and mitigate risks associated with Chinese intelligence gathering information […]
IBM and Microsoft pledge to offer Cloud Data Protection
As cloud adoption continues to surge, so do concerns about data security. These concerns are amplified for businesses adopting hybrid cloud models, where sophisticated AI cyber attacks are increasingly targeting cloud service providers. To address these challenges, IBM and Microsoft have teamed up to enhance data security in hybrid cloud environments. This collaboration aims to […]
