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Microsoft Warns of Growing Threat from 0ktapus Cyberattack Collective Introduction Microsoft has issued a warning about the increasing sophistication of the 0ktapus cyberattack collective, also known as Scatter Swine, UNC3944, and Octo Tempest. The group, which primarily operates in the English-speaking world, has recently gained attention for its disruptive ransomware attacks on MGM and Caesars…
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The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Internet Security in the Digital Age In an increasingly interconnected world, where organizations and individuals rely heavily on technology for daily operations, internet security has become a paramount concern. The frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks continue to rise, posing significant risks to individuals’ privacy, organizations’ data sovereignty, and…
IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance The Importance of Compliance Compliance with various frameworks and regulations is crucial for IT professionals to ensure the security and privacy of sensitive data. In today’s interconnected world, where cybercrime is on the rise, organizations need to prioritize compliance to protect themselves and their customers from potential breaches. Understanding the…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s increasingly connected world, where data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, ensuring the security of sensitive information has become a paramount concern for organizations across various industries. Regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, CIS-CSC, Essential Eight, and Cyber Essentials provide guidelines and best…
Microsoft‘s AI Bug-Bounty Program: Incentivizing Cybersecurity Research Microsoft has recently made an announcement regarding its AI bug-bounty program, a commendable initiative that seeks to encourage researchers globally to identify vulnerabilities within the Bing generative AI chatbot and AI integrations. The program aims to reward those who discover such vulnerabilities, with bounties ranging from $2,000 to…
Microsoft Deprecates VBScript: A Blow to Cybercriminals The Fading Era of VBScript Microsoft‘s recent announcement regarding the deprecation of VBScript marks the end of an era for cybercriminals who have long exploited this outdated programming language as a favored tool in their malicious activities. VBScript, short for Visual Basic Script, was introduced nearly 30 years…
Microsoft Offers Up to $15,000 in New AI Bug Bounty Program Microsoft has recently announced the launch of a new bug bounty program focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The program, which initially targets AI-powered Bing, offers rewards of up to $15,000 for identifying vulnerabilities in bing.com, Bing integration in Edge, Microsoft Start Application, and the…
Microsoft‘s October Patch Tuesday: Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities In the latest Patch Tuesday update from Microsoft, the computing giant has flagged two zero-day vulnerabilities that are under active attack. These vulnerabilities impact Microsoft WordPad and Skype for Business and pose significant risks to vulnerable systems. Additionally, a critical-rated bug in Message Queuing could have severe consequences…
China-Sponsored APT Storm-0062 Responsible for Exploitation of Atlassian Confluence Bug Recently, Microsoft announced that a China-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) known as Storm-0062 has been identified as responsible for the exploitation of a critical bug in Atlassian Confluence Server and Confluence Data Center. The vulnerability, labeled as CVE-2023-22515, was initially disclosed as a privilege escalation…