The world today relies heavily on technology to drive innovation, foster creative solutions, and unlock new market opportunities. However, IT decision-makers often find themselves in need of external expertise to achieve specific outcomes. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 75% of IT decision-makers acknowledged the need for external assistance to navigate the complex technology landscape. Challenges Faced in Realizing
In a recent cybersecurity incident, a China-based Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor known as Storm-0558 successfully accessed the Microsoft 365 cloud environment and exfiltrated unclassified Exchange Online Outlook data from a small number of accounts. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the attack, Microsoft’s response, the identification of anomalous activity, recommendations for organizations, and the significance of baseline patterns
The discovery of a novel rootkit with a valid Microsoft digital signature has raised concerns among security experts. This rootkit has the ability to successfully load on systems running recent versions of Windows without triggering any security alerts. In this article, we will explore the implications of this discovery and discuss the potential consequences of such a rootkit going undetected
Microsoft’s latest security update for July has revealed a staggering 130 unique vulnerabilities, highlighting the pressing need for users to promptly apply the patches. Among these vulnerabilities, five are already being actively exploited in the wild, posing a significant threat to users worldwide. CVE-2023-36884: Unpatched Remote Code Execution (RCE) Bug The most critical vulnerability identified is CVE-2023-36884, which allows remote
For years, Microsoft and Google have been competing in various technology markets, including the cloud. Recently, Google accused Microsoft of anticompetitive practices in the cloud market. According to Google, Microsoft is using its dominant position in the enterprise software market to block customers from multicloud deployments. Microsoft has denied the accusation, stating that it has revamped its policies to remove
During a recent meeting with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Google leveled some critical comments at Microsoft. The tech giant accused Microsoft of unfairly leveraging its dominance as an enterprise software provider to lure customers to its cloud services offerings. According to Google’s complaint, the licensing terms included in Microsoft’s Office 365 platform lock customers into separate contracts with
Microsoft has released its latest Patch Tuesday updates for June 2021 to remediate major security shortcomings in its Windows Operating System and other software components. The updates are aimed at addressing vulnerabilities and strengthening the security of Microsoft’s products and services. With a total of 73 flaws, six have been rated as Critical, 63 as Important, two as Moderate, and
Active Directory (AD) is a directory service that connects users with the network resources they need to accomplish their tasks. It was introduced by Microsoft in 1999 as part of its Windows 2000 release, and over the years, it has become an indispensable tool for network administrators. The main service offered by AD – Domain Services The primary service offered
With the advent of digital technology, the demand for data storage and processing has seen an unprecedented surge. Data centers, the backbone of our digital infrastructure, have rapidly evolved to meet this demand. However, these centers come with significant environmental and economic costs. The quest for innovative and sustainable data center solutions has led to the emergence of underwater data
Microsoft has released their Patch Tuesday updates for May 2023, which include fixes for 38 potential security flaws. This month’s patches also resolve a zero-day bug that is being actively exploited by cyber attackers in the wild. In this article, we will take a closer look at Microsoft’s latest security updates, including the severity of vulnerabilities, potential attack vectors, and
Microsoft and GoDaddy have announced a collaborative partnership that will make virtual meetings more effective and secure. This strategic partnership will allow users to conduct secure payment transactions while holding virtual meetings through Microsoft Teams. The partnership is aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses grow and manage their finances better. Digital transactions during virtual meetings In today’s digital world,
Microsoft has once again released a set of crucial security updates to fix various vulnerabilities found in its software. As cybersecurity concerns continue to grow, these updates aim to safeguard systems and prevent malicious attacks. The latest set of security updates released by the tech giant fix nearly a hundred flaws, including one that has already been exploited. Microsoft has
