In a significant advancement for enterprise security, HID Global and Microsoft have announced a strategic integration that allows organizations to utilize their existing physical access cards for multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Microsoft's Entra ID. This collaboration aims to streamline...
In a significant shakeup for enterprise users, Microsoft has officially announced the removal of Defender Application Guard (MDAG) from Windows 11 version 24H2. This feature, primarily used to bolster security within Microsoft Edge by isolating potentially dangerous web content in a virtualized...
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The article titled "Microsoft Rolls Out New Copilot Experience for Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise PCs," published on Petri IT Knowledgebase on September 18, 2024, discusses Microsoft’s recent enhancements to its Copilot feature for organizations using managed Windows 11 Pro and...
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has recently announced a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30061, affecting Microsoft Dynamics 365 (On-Premises). This vulnerability is categorized as an information disclosure issue, potentially compromising sensitive information if left...
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...
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, many countries have struggled to return to strong economic growth. Nonetheless, small and midsize businesses (SMB) continue to be an engine for economic growth. According to the International Organization for Standardization, SMBs are responsible for...
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We’re determined to make Microsoft Edge the safest and most secure browser. Over the past two years, we have been continuously innovating, and we’re proud of the progress we’ve made. This is reflected by Microsoft Edge having the fewest vulnerabilities of any major browser on Windows since our...
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We are truly in the midst of a revolution of cyber threats and, to everyone’s frustration, attackers have had the advantage for quite some time. The adversaries that enterprises face today are increasingly well-funded and they are experts at breaching well-fortified environments and deriving...
Many around the globe have been following the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ closely. Regardless of which country you are supporting, many folks have been impressed by the defensive display put on by keeper Tim Howard in a loss against Belgium. It was a great performance highlighting a strong...
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It is often said that attackers have an advantage, because the defenders have to protect every part of their systems all the time, while the attacker only has to find one way in.
This argument oversimplifies the security landscape and the real strength that defenders can achieve if they work...
By way of introduction, I am Chris Betz, the leader of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). I’m stepping in to fill the shoes of Mike Reavey, who has moved on to become the General Manager of Secure Operations, still within Trustworthy Computing.
Since joining the MSRC, I’ve spent...
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By way of introduction, I am Chris Betz, the leader of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). I’m stepping in to fill the shoes of Mike Reavey, who has moved on to become the General Manager of Secure Operations, still within Trustworthy Computing.
Since joining the MSRC, I’ve spent...
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Samsung's Bada appeals to those who don't want a smartphone, by offering a little less than Windows Phone 7
Oh, the irony -- Microsoft has spent $600 gazillion to market its Windows Phone 7 devices and is paying $1 billion to Nokia to get the foundering phone maker to adopt the low-capability...
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10 Reasons Why Windows Security Is Better Than Ever
Although some folks like to rail against Microsoft and the state of Windows security, the company's operating system is arguably more secure than it ever has been. That's in no small part due to the many new features that make Windows 7 a...
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Windows 7, which was released in public beta Link Removed, will have 29 percent fewer user account control (UAC) prompts than Windows Vista has, and fewer prompts in general, according to Paul Cooke, director of Windows Client Enterprise Security.
"We've put users in control and allowed them...