Obfuscated backdoor attack: Simple but Undetected PowerShell Backdoor – SANS This is a more complex read but if you are in the business it is a real help to see how these old school attacks still work.
Microsoft research highlights the importance of the UK’s PSTI legislation
Microsoft has an article looking at the innovation and commercial benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT), but which also looks at the significant privacy and cyber security challenges of the technologies. The report includes empirical data from the customer’s perspective. New research shows IoT and …
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Hackers – Microsoft takes direct action
This is positive action taken by Microsoft and the US courts to disrupt the operations of the hacking group Nickel. Protecting people from recent cyberattacks – Microsoft On the Issues Microsoft seizes domains used by “highly sophisticated” hackers in China | Ars Technica This action has given Microsoft control of …
Privacy, capitalism, government, Big Tech and you!
John Naughton for The Guardian has an excellent article looking at Big Tech and asking is it too late for anyone to curb their enthusiasm! Can big tech ever be reined in? | Computing | The Guardian
Microsoft data issue – where is your data
If you use Microsoft Edge – Read This Bruce Schneier has a short article on what is happening to bookmarks, passwords or other personal information you have saved in Microsoft Edge. Is Microsoft Stealing People’s Bookmarks? – Bruce Schneier When I get back from leave next week I am going …
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