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Security researchers have observed a coordinated, large‑scale reconnaissance campaign probing Microsoft Remote Desktop services that began as a sudden one‑day spike and escalated into a torrent of scans — a pattern that looks less like opportunistic background noise and more like deliberate...

A newly surfaced cybersecurity threat has put over 130,000 devices under the control of a sophisticated botnet, leveraging these compromised endpoints to mount large-scale password spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts. This troubling development, uncovered by SecurityScorecard’s...

A new cybersecurity menace is on the rise, and Microsoft 365 users should sit up and take notice. Recent reports from Petri.com reveal that a Chinese-affiliated botnet, orchestrating attacks from over 130,000 compromised devices, is conducting a stealthy password spray campaign aimed at...

A recent report from SecurityScorecard's STRIKE Threat Intelligence team has raised alarm bells across the IT security landscape. Over 130,000 compromised devices have been co-opted into a massive botnet campaign that leverages password spraying attacks, targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with an...

In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, a newly discovered botnet comprising over 130,000 compromised devices has set its sights on Microsoft 365 accounts. This stealthy campaign, uncovered by SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE Threat Intelligence team, leverages sophisticated password spraying...

A new cybersecurity threat is casting a long shadow over Microsoft 365 environments. A mega-botnet—comprising over 130,000 compromised devices—is reportedly executing a high-scale password spray attack on Microsoft 365 accounts. This sophisticated onslaught exploits a little-discussed...

In a trend that should raise alarm bells in the cybersecurity community, it has been reported that hackers allegedly linked to the Chinese government are utilizing a massive botnet to execute covert password spraying attacks specifically aimed at Microsoft’s Azure cloud services. Dubbed...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where digital productivity and cloud reliance are at an all-time high, cybersecurity remains paramount. Recently, Forbes published an article by Davey Winder detailing a new “password spray and pray” attack targeting Microsoft 365 accounts that still rely on...

Cyber threats are evolving—and so must our defenses. A recent investigation by Infosecurity Magazine has uncovered a massive Chinese-affiliated botnet that is bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA) in Microsoft 365 (M365) environments. With over 130,000 compromised devices at its disposal...

Cybersecurity experts have recently uncovered a stealthy botnet campaign that is targeting Microsoft 365 environments still using legacy authentication protocols. This article delves into the specifics of the attack, explains its broader implications, and offers actionable recommendations for...

A new, highly sophisticated password-spraying campaign leveraging a massive botnet of 130,000 compromised devices is now targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. This stealthy assault bypasses traditional multi-factor authentication (MFA) measures by exploiting non-interactive sign-ins and legacy...

A recent report by SecurityScorecard has uncovered a massive botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices launching widespread Microsoft 365 password spray attacks. By exploiting the outdated Basic Authentication protocol, threat actors are sidestepping multi-factor authentication (MFA) defenses...

A recently uncovered cyberattack is shaking the very core of enterprise security. A massive botnet—comprising over 130,000 compromised devices—is launching coordinated password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts. This incident, reported by Help Net Security, reveals a new twist in...

In a significant cybersecurity development, Microsoft has issued a stern warning regarding an ongoing, sophisticated attack on its Azure cloud computing service. The threat stems from a large-scale botnet, predominantly composed of compromised TP-Link routers, that has been actively conducting...

Original release date: November 14, 2017 Systems Affected Network systems Overview This joint Technical Alert (TA) is the result of analytic efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Working with U.S. government partners, DHS...

Original release date: June 13, 2017 | Last revised: July 07, 2017 Systems Affected Networked Systems Overview This joint Technical Alert (TA) is the result of analytic efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This alert...

Original release date: December 01, 2016 | Last revised: December 14, 2016 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview “Avalanche” refers to a large global network hosting infrastructure used by cyber criminals to conduct phishing and malware distribution campaigns and money mule schemes...

Original release date: June 13, 2017 Systems Affected Networked Systems Overview This joint Technical Alert (TA) is the result of analytic efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This alert provides technical details on the...

Hi, I have an account for bitcoins. I use the account for online games. I am worried about its security after watching this video blog. Link Removed They say that bitcoin accounts are prone to attacks from botnets. And they say users of windows servers are also prone to such attacks. What...

Original release date: December 01, 2016 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview “Avalanche” refers to a large global network hosting infrastructure used by cyber criminals to conduct phishing and malware distribution campaigns and money mule schemes. The United States Department of...