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The tag 'wyden' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions involving U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and his scrutiny of Microsoft's security practices. Content includes Wyden's request for the FTC to investigate Microsoft over default security settings following the Ascension ransomware attack, which disrupted hospital operations and exposed patient data. The senator criticized Microsoft for shipping insecure software, citing issues like continued support for the RC4 cipher and permissive Active Directory configurations. This tag is relevant for users tracking government oversight of Microsoft's cybersecurity, regulatory actions, and the impact of default settings on enterprise security.
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    Wyden Asks FTC to Probe Microsoft Over Default Security After Ascension Ransomware

    Microsoft’s cybersecurity posture is under renewed fire after U.S. Senator Ron Wyden urged the Federal Trade Commission to open a formal investigation into the company’s default security settings, arguing that Microsoft shipped “dangerous, insecure software” that materially enabled a 2024...
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