Security News

Microsoft says more ransomware stopped before reaching encryption
2024-10-15 16:45

Volume of attacks still surging though, according to Digital Defense Report Microsoft says ransomware attacks are up 2.75 times compared to last year, but claims defenses are actually working...

Week in review: Microsoft fixes two exploited zero-days, SOC teams are losing trust in security tools
2024-10-13 08:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-43573, CVE-2024-43572) For October...

Microsoft deprecates PPTP and L2TP VPN protocols in Windows Server
2024-10-12 15:25

Microsoft has officially deprecated the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) in future versions of Windows Server, recommending admins switch to different...

Microsoft Outlook bug blocks email logins, causes app crashes
2024-10-10 15:18

Microsoft is investigating an Outlook bug causing desktop app crashes, high system resource usage, and preventing users from logging into their accounts. [...]

Microsoft fixes Word bug that deleted documents when saving
2024-10-09 16:44

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that was causing Word to delete some Windows users' documents instead of saving them. [...]

Microsoft cleans up hot mess of Patch Tuesday preview
2024-10-09 15:14

Go forth and install your important security fixes Microsoft says that the problems with the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday preview have now been resolved.…

Microsoft Issues Security Update Fixing 118 Flaws, Two Actively Exploited in the Wild
2024-10-09 06:53

Microsoft has released security updates to fix a total of 118 vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, two of which have come under active exploitation in the wild. Of the 118 flaws, three...

Microsoft Detects Growing Use of File Hosting Services in Business Email Compromise Attacks
2024-10-09 04:22

Microsoft is warning of cyber attack campaigns that abuse legitimate file hosting services such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Dropbox that are widely used in enterprise environments as a defense...

Microsoft issues 117 patches – some for flaws already under attack
2024-10-08 23:30

Plus: SAP re-patches a failed patch for critical-rated flaw Patch Tuesday It's the second Tuesday of the month, which means Patch Tuesday, bringing with it fixes for numerous flaws, bugs and...

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro reached end of servicing
2024-10-08 21:12

Microsoft reminded customers today that multiple editions of Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2 have reached their end of servicing. [...]