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Microsoft exposes WhatsApp Spear Phishing Campaign of Star Blizzard
Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence teams have uncovered and exposed a spear phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp accounts, attributed to the Russian-linked hacker group Star Blizzard. The campaign began in October 2023 and continued through August 2024. Following extensive analysis, Microsoft’s experts revealed that the campaign primarily targeted journalists, politicians, think tanks, and NGO leaders. These individuals’ data […]
Microsoft denies using Office 365 data for training its AI Intelligence
For the past two days, social media platforms have been abuzz with claims that Microsoft, the software giant, has been using the data generated through its Office 365 applications to train artificial intelligence models, including OpenAI’s popular language model, ChatGPT. These posts, which first gained traction on Tumblr, suggest that Microsoft has been utilizing the […]
Microsoft seizes websites distributing Phishing email kits
Microsoft has recently issued a significant warning regarding the activities of a cyber-crime group named ONNX Marketing Services, which has been identified as distributing highly sophisticated phishing email kits. These kits have the potential to compromise Microsoft Customer Accounts across a wide range of online services, significantly threatening the security of personal and corporate data. […]
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 […]
