Security News

Actian Avalanche cloud data warehouse now available on Microsoft Azure
2019-10-25 02:30

Actian, a leader in hybrid data management, data warehousing, and data integration technology that is part of the HCL Technologies global ecosystem, announced the availability of its flagship...

Microsoft Invests in Securing Device Firmware
2019-10-22 17:18

Microsoft is working with PC manufacturing and silicon partners to design devices with a more secure firmware layer. The initiative aims to combat threats that are specifically targeting the...

New Winnti Backdoor Targets Microsoft SQL
2019-10-22 15:35

A recently identified backdoor used by the China-linked Winnti hackers and which targets Microsoft SQL (MSSQL) is very stealthy, ESET’s security researchers say. read more

Microsoft Launches ElectionGuard Bug Bounty Program
2019-10-22 14:28

Microsoft last week announced the launch of a new bug bounty program covering the ElectionGuard open source software development kit (SDK). read more

Stealthy Microsoft SQL Server Backdoor Malware Spotted in the Wild
2019-10-22 12:04

Cybersecurity researchers claim to have discovered a previously undocumented backdoor specifically designed for Microsoft SQL servers that could allow a remote attacker to control an already...

Microsoft debuts hardware-rooted security for foiling firmware attacks
2019-10-22 10:40

Microsoft partnered with mainstream chip and computer makers to deliver hardware protection of firmware right out of the box: the so-called Secured-core PCs are aimed at foiling attackers who rely...

Microsoft and dance partners coordinate firmware defenses with Secure-core PCs
2019-10-22 06:54

Windows code armors its arse Pointing to a five-fold increase in firmware vulnerabilities over the last three years and not saying much about the growing number of Windows vulnerabilities,...

Microsoft Tackles Election Security with Bug Bounties
2019-10-18 20:04

Researchers can earn up to $15,000, depending on the severity of the bug found.

Microsoft to Reward Hackers for Finding Bugs in Open Source Election Software
2019-10-18 19:04

Fair elections are the lifelines of democracy, but in recent years election hacking has become a hot topic worldwide. Whether it's American voting machines during the 2016 presidential election or...

Microsoft lets Xbox users censor what messages they see
2019-10-16 09:46

Xbox gamers: fed up with seeing profanity in messages from other gamers? Microsoft has you covered.