ransomware defense

Microsoft has confirmed a use‑after‑free vulnerability in Microsoft Excel (tracked as CVE‑2025‑53735) that can lead to local code execution when a crafted spreadsheet is opened — a serious document‑based attack vector that demands immediate attention from IT teams and security‑minded users...

A seismic shift in enterprise cyber resilience is underway as Rubrik and Sophos unveil a groundbreaking partnership aimed at fortifying Microsoft 365 environments against a rising tide of threats. The newly announced "Sophos M365 Backup and Recovery Powered by Rubrik" integrates Rubrik’s robust...

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) aiming to deliver robust Microsoft 365 protection face a rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. With complexities mounting and resource constraints persisting, Veeam’s latest innovations—centered around...

A new era of cyber resilience for Microsoft 365 has arrived as Rubrik and Sophos announce a landmark partnership designed to redefine how organizations protect, recover, and govern their cloud data assets. By bringing together Rubrik’s advanced data security and recovery capabilities with...

Amid a relentless surge in cyberattacks and data sprawl, the storage and data protection ecosystem is transforming at an unprecedented pace. The week of July 18 marked a torrent of announcements from industry leaders, underlining a fundamental theme: resilience, intelligence, and scale are now...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) has once again recognized Microsoft as a Leader, marking the company's sixth consecutive year in this prestigious position. This consistent recognition underscores...

When it comes to protecting your digital life, the security settings on your Windows PC should never be an afterthought. From sensitive documents and irreplaceable photos to your credentials and banking details, our computers hold far more than just data—they can be keys to our identities and...

In an era where identity is the ultimate gatekeeper for digital business, organizations face growing threats to the very core of their cloud ecosystems: their identity and access management (IAM) data. As more enterprises migrate their operations to the cloud and leverage Microsoft Entra ID...

As cyberattacks escalate in both frequency and sophistication, businesses around the world are grappling with an unyielding wave of threats targeting their data, assets, and operations. In a bold move designed to address these persistent challenges, Huntress, a rising force in enterprise-grade...

A new and deeply concerning vulnerability known as the FileFix attack has surfaced, exposing a blind spot in Windows’ security posture that could have serious consequences for ordinary users and enterprises alike. Leveraging nuances in how Windows handles local HTML applications and the Mark of...

There is no denying that Microsoft 365 is the digital engine room for modern businesses—fueling everything from email communications and calendaring to collaborative document editing and video meetings. Organizations of all sizes, across continents and industries, have woven the fabric of...

For small businesses leveraging Microsoft 365, security is no longer a passive IT checkbox—it is a living, breathing discipline that can directly impact the survival and reputation of an organization. The surge in cyberattacks exploiting cloud misconfigurations and the rise of sophisticated...

In the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, organizations battle daily against an onslaught of sophisticated email threats. Ransomware, business email compromise, phishing schemes, and a litany of other attack vectors continue to grow in prevalence and complexity, preying on both...

Ransomware remains one of the most destructive cyber threats to organizations worldwide, and protecting Windows servers from its multifaceted attack vectors is more urgent than ever. As threat actors become increasingly sophisticated, Windows administrators face daunting challenges—but also have...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft 365 has become a cornerstone for organizational productivity, offering a suite of tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and data management. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a prime target for cyber threats...

When it comes to securing a modern PC, few subjects trigger as much debate as the real necessity of third-party antivirus on Windows 11. For decades, the adage that “every Windows user needs antivirus” was as universally accepted as locking your front door—but today, things are changing...

Druva’s recent announcement of expanded support for Microsoft Azure, detailed by SiliconANGLE, marks a significant evolution in cloud-native data protection. As workloads steadily migrate to the cloud and the risk landscape broadens, enterprise backup solutions must not only keep up but also...

Proofpoint’s announcement of its intent to acquire Hornetsecurity Group in a deal reportedly valued at $1 billion signals a decisive reshaping of the Microsoft 365 security landscape, introducing new synergies and fresh competitive challenges for managed service providers (MSPs), small- and...

Every PC user, regardless of experience level, knows the importance of antivirus software in today’s ever-connected digital landscape. The myth that built-in security is "enough" persists, yet the rapid escalation of ransomware, zero-day exploits, and social engineering attacks makes a reliable...

Windows 11 has arrived not just with a fresh interface, but with a bold promise: for the average PC user, its built-in security may finally be enough. Decades of received wisdom have taught us to immediately install a third-party antivirus suite on any Windows device, but the equation is...