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...
A recent intelligence report from cybersecurity researchers has revealed that a massive botnet is launching a sophisticated password spraying attack against Microsoft 365 accounts worldwide. As organizations continue migrating to cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools, this new threat...
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...
In today's increasingly interconnected digital landscape, Microsoft 365 remains at the heart of productivity for millions of businesses and individual users alike. However, its very ubiquity has made it an attractive target for cyber adversaries. Recent reports—albeit with limited details as the...
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 By exploiting the outdated Basic Authentication protocol, threat actors are sidestepping multi-factor authentication (MFA) defenses...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: October 14, 2016 | Last revised: November 30, 2016
Systems Affected
Internet of Things (IoT)—an emerging network of devices (e.g., printers, routers, video cameras, smart TVs) that connect to one another via the Internet, often automatically sending and receiving data...
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...
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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...
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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...
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Original release date: October 14, 2016
Systems Affected
Internet of Things (IoT)—an emerging network of devices (e.g., printers, routers, video cameras, smart TVs) that connect to one another via the Internet, often automatically sending and receiving data
Overview
Recently, IoT devices...
**Worth Reading** Here are a few articles PC World put up today about security and new threats. Massive DDoS attacks reach record levels as botnets make them cheaper to launch
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5 ways to stop spam from invading your email
Original release date: December 03, 2015
Systems Affected
Microsoft Windows
Overview
Dorkbot is a botnet used to steal online payment, participate in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and deliver other types of malware to victims’ computers. According to Microsoft, the family of...