cloud protection

  1. Microsoft Defender: Built-in Windows Security That Competes with Paid AV

    Not long ago, running a Windows PC without a paid third‑party antivirus felt like leaving your front door open — today, that advice is overdue for a rethink because Windows’ built‑in protections are both better and far more capable than most people realize. Background Windows has a long...
  2. Druva and Microsoft Alliance: Enhancing Cloud Data Security for Enterprises

    Druva and Microsoft have announced a strategic alliance designed to bolster data security for enterprises navigating the complexities of the cloud. This partnership is set to extend the benefits of true cloud-based data protection to a broader range of Azure customers, a move that comes at a...
  3. Beware Microsoft 365 OAuth Phishing: Protect Your Organization from Diplomatic Cyberattacks

    If you’ve already started mentally composing your next big idea in Outlook, you might want to hit “Save as Draft” for a moment—there’s a new cyberattack in town, and it’s got your Microsoft 365 credentials written all over it... possibly in Cyrillic. A New Breed of Phishing: Sophisticated Social...
  4. Securing Windows: How to Harden NTLM Authentication and Protect Your Credentials in 2025

    If you’ve ever wondered whether the relics of IT’s past can come back to haunt you, look no further than NTLM authentication—a sort of ancient curse that’s less Indiana Jones and more Office Space. Windows still ships with this timeworn authentication protocol enabled by default. While it was a...
  5. Rubrik and Microsoft Enhance Cloud Data Protection in Multi-Cloud Era

    Cloud Protection Renaissance: Rubrik Expands Services and Microsoft Reinforces EU Data Residency As the enterprise world pushes deeper into the multi-cloud era, data protection solutions are evolving at breakneck speed. Two significant developments this week are making headlines: Rubrik’s latest...
  6. Unlocking Windows Security: Mastering Antivirus Features for Maximum Protection

    Hold on to your digital hats, folks! Today, we're peeling back the virtual curtain on Microsoft's antivirus and threat protection powerhouse right within the hallowed halls of the Windows Security app. Whether you're a computer whiz or just someone trying to keep your tech safe from the digital...
  7. Defending against ransomware with Windows 10 Anniversary Update

    Ransomware is one of the latest malware threats that is attracting an increasing number of cyber-criminals who are looking to profit from it. In fact, in the last 12 months, the number of ransomware variants have more than doubled. Its premise is deceptively simple: infect users’ devices, and...