The Microsoft Secure Future Initiative (SFI) stands as the largest cybersecurity engineering project in history and most extensive effort of its kind at Microsoft. Now, we are sharing the second SFI progress report, which highlights progress made in our multi-year…
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Microsoft’s Secure by Design journey: One year of success
Read about the initiatives Microsoft has undertaken over the past 18 months to support secure by design, secure by default, and secure in operations objectives as part of our SFI Initiative. The post Microsoft’s Secure by Design journey: One year…
Cyber Signals Issue 9 | AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures
Microsoft maintains a continuous effort to protect its platforms and customers from fraud and abuse. This edition of Cyber Signals takes you inside the work underway and important milestones achieved that protect customers. The post Cyber Signals Issue 9 |…
Threat actors misuse Node.js to deliver malware and other malicious payloads
Since October 2024, Microsoft Defender Experts has observed and helped multiple customers address campaigns leveraging Node.js to deliver malware and other payloads that ultimately lead to information theft and data exfiltration. The post Threat actors misuse Node.js to deliver malware…
Transforming security with Microsoft Security Exposure Management initiatives
Microsoft Secure Score is important, but the increasing sophistication of security requirements has driven the development of more comprehensive security initiatives using Microsoft Security Exposure Management. The post Transforming security with Microsoft Security Exposure Management initiatives appeared first on Microsoft…
Explore how to secure AI by attending our Learn Live Series
Register to attend one or all our Learn Live sessions to learn how to secure your environment for AI adoption. The post Explore how to secure AI by attending our Learn Live Series appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This…
The ultimate guide to Microsoft Security at RSAC 2025
For RSAC 2025, Microsoft Security is bringing an exciting lineup of sessions, expert panels, and exclusive networking opportunities to empower security professionals in the era of AI. The post The ultimate guide to Microsoft Security at RSAC 2025 appeared first…
Stopping attacks against on-premises Exchange Server and SharePoint Server with AMSI
Exchange Server and SharePoint Server are business-critical assets and considered crown-jewels for many organizations, making them attractive targets for attacks. To help customers protect their environments and respond to these attacks, Exchange Server and SharePoint Server integrated Windows Antimalware Scan…
How cyberattackers exploit domain controllers using ransomware
Read how cyberattackers exploit domain controllers to gain privileged system access where they deploy ransomware that causes widespread damage and operational disruption. The post How cyberattackers exploit domain controllers using ransomware appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has…
Exploitation of CLFS zero-day leads to ransomware activity
Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) and Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) have discovered post-compromise exploitation of a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) against a small number of targets. Microsoft released security updates to…
Meet the Deputy CISOs who help shape Microsoft’s approach to cybersecurity
Meet the minds behind how Microsoft prioritizes cybersecurity across every team and employee. Three deputy CISOs share their experiences in cybersecurity and how they are redefining protection. The post Meet the Deputy CISOs who help shape Microsoft’s approach to cybersecurity…
Tech Accelerator: Azure security and AI adoption
During the Tech Accelerator event on April 22, 2025, you will learn how to leverage Microsoft security guidance, products, and tooling throughout your cloud journey. The post Tech Accelerator: Azure security and AI adoption appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.…
Threat actors leverage tax season to deploy tax-themed phishing campaigns
As Tax Day approaches in the United States on April 15, Microsoft has detected several tax-themed phishing campaigns employing various tactics. These campaigns use malicious hyperlinks and attachments to deliver credential phishing and malware including RaccoonO365, AHKBot, Latrodectus, BruteRatel C4…
Transforming public sector security operations in the AI era
Read how Microsoft’s unified security operations platform can use generative AI to transform cybersecurity for the public sector. The post Transforming public sector security operations in the AI era appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been indexed…
Analyzing open-source bootloaders: Finding vulnerabilities faster with AI
Using Microsoft Security Copilot to expedite the discovery process, Microsoft has uncovered several vulnerabilities in multiple open-source bootloaders impacting all operating systems relying on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Secure Boot. Through a series of prompts, we identified and refined…
New innovations in Microsoft Purview for protected, AI-ready data
Microsoft Purview delivers a comprehensive set of solutions that help customers seamlessly secure and confidently activate data in the era of AI. The post New innovations in Microsoft Purview for protected, AI-ready data appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This…
US Department of Labor’s journey to Zero Trust security with Microsoft Entra ID
Discover how the U.S. Department of Labor enhanced security and modernized authentication with Microsoft Entra ID and phishing-resistant authentication. The post US Department of Labor’s journey to Zero Trust security with Microsoft Entra ID appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.…
Microsoft unveils Microsoft Security Copilot agents and new protections for AI
Learn about the upcoming availability of Microsoft Security Copilot agent and other new offerings for a more secure AI future. The post Microsoft unveils Microsoft Security Copilot agents and new protections for AI appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This…
AI innovation requires AI security: Hear what’s new at Microsoft Secure
When you’re secure—innovation happens. But, the fast pace of AI often outpaces traditional security measures, leaving gaps that bad actors can take advantage of. As a security professional, you’re the hero in this battle between protecting vast amounts of data…
StilachiRAT analysis: From system reconnaissance to cryptocurrency theft
Microsoft Incident Response uncovered a novel remote access trojan (RAT) named StilachiRAT, which demonstrates sophisticated techniques to evade detection, persist in the target environment, and exfiltrate sensitive data. This blog primarily focuses on analysis of the WWStartupCtrl64.dll module that contains…
How MSRC coordinates vulnerability research and disclosure while building community
Learn about the Microsoft Security Response Center, which investigates vulnerabilities and releases security updates to help protect customers from cyberthreats. The post How MSRC coordinates vulnerability research and disclosure while building community appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article…
Phishing campaign impersonates Booking .com, delivers a suite of credential-stealing malware
Starting in December 2024, leading up to some of the busiest travel days, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a phishing campaign that impersonates online travel agency Booking.com and targets organizations in the hospitality industry. The campaign uses a social engineering technique…
New XCSSET malware adds new obfuscation, persistence techniques to infect Xcode projects
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a new variant of XCSSET, a sophisticated modular macOS malware that infects Xcode projects, in the wild. Its first known variant since 2022, this latest XCSSET malware features enhanced obfuscation methods, updated persistence mechanisms, and…
Women’s History Month: Why different perspectives in cybersecurity and AI matter more than ever before
This Women’s History Month serves as a crucial moment for us to lead and continue to pave the way for a more inclusive future. I am truly honored to support my amazing women colleagues who continue to excel in their…
Malvertising campaign leads to info stealers hosted on GitHub
Microsoft detected a large-scale malvertising campaign in early December 2024 that impacted nearly one million devices globally. The attack originated from illegal streaming websites embedded with malvertising redirectors and ultimately redirected users to GitHub to deliver initial access payloads as…
Silk Typhoon targeting IT supply chain
Silk Typhoon is a Chinese state actor focused on espionage campaigns targeting a wide range of industries in the US and throughout the world. In recent months, Silk Typhoon has shifted to performing IT supply chain attacks to gain access…
Securing generative AI models on Azure AI Foundry
Discover how Microsoft secures AI models on Azure AI Foundry, ensuring robust security and trustworthy deployments for your AI systems. The post Securing generative AI models on Azure AI Foundry appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been…
Rethinking remote assistance security in a Zero Trust world
The rise in sophisticated cyberthreats demands a fundamental shift in our approach. Organizations must rethink remote assistance security through the lens of Zero Trust, using the three key principles of Verify Explicitly, Use Least Privilege, and Assume Breach as a…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft at Legalweek: Help safeguard your AI future with Microsoft Purview
Connect with Microsoft at Legalweek 2025 to learn how to embrace AI while protecting your organization’s data with Microsoft Purview. The post Microsoft at Legalweek: Help safeguard your AI future with Microsoft Purview appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Join us for the end-to-end Microsoft RSAC 2025 Conference experience
Join Microsoft at RSAC 2025, where we will showcase end-to-end security designed to help organizations accelerate the secure adoption of AI. The post Join us for the end-to-end Microsoft RSAC 2025 Conference experience appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This…
Storm-2372 conducts device code phishing campaign
Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center discovered an active and successful device code phishing campaign by a threat actor we track as Storm-2372. Our ongoing investigation indicates that this campaign has been active since August 2024 with the actor creating lures that…
Securing DeepSeek and other AI systems with Microsoft Security
Microsoft Security provides cyberthreat protection, posture management, data security, compliance and governance, and AI safety, to secure AI applications that you build and use. These capabilities can also be used to secure and govern AI apps built with the DeepSeek…
The BadPilot campaign: Seashell Blizzard subgroup conducts multiyear global access operation
Microsoft is publishing for the first time our research into a subgroup within the Russian state actor Seashell Blizzard and its multiyear initial access operation, tracked by Microsoft Threat Intelligence as the “BadPilot campaign”. This subgroup has conducted globally diverse…
Build a stronger security strategy with proactive and reactive incident response: Cyberattack Series
Find out how a cyberattack by Storm-2077 was halted faster because the Microsoft Incident Response team is both proactive and reactive at the same time. The post Build a stronger security strategy with proactive and reactive incident response: Cyberattack Series…
Code injection attacks using publicly disclosed ASP.NET machine keys
Microsoft Threat Intelligence observed limited activity by an unattributed threat actor using a publicly available, static ASP.NET machine key to inject malicious code and deliver the Godzilla post-exploitation framework. In the course of investigating, remediating, and building protections against this…
Hear from Microsoft Security experts at these top cybersecurity events in 2025
Security events offer a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest trends and solutions, evolve your skills for cyberthreats, and meet like-minded security professionals. See where you can meet Microsoft Security in 2025. The post Hear from Microsoft Security experts…
3 priorities for adopting proactive identity and access security in 2025
Adopting proactive defensive measures is the only way to get ahead of determined efforts to compromise identities and gain access to your environment. The post 3 priorities for adopting proactive identity and access security in 2025 appeared first on Microsoft…
Fast-track generative AI security with Microsoft Purview
Read how Microsoft Purview can secure and govern generative AI quickly, with minimal user impact, deployment resources, and change management. The post Fast-track generative AI security with Microsoft Purview appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been indexed…
New Star Blizzard spear-phishing campaign targets WhatsApp accounts
In mid-November 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence observed the Russian threat actor we track as Star Blizzard sending their typical targets spear-phishing messages, this time offering the supposed opportunity to join a WhatsApp group. This is the first time we have…
Innovating in line with the European Union’s AI Act
As our Microsoft AI Tour reached Brussels, Paris, and Berlin recently, we met with European organizations that were energized by the possibilities of our latest AI technologies and engaged in deployment projects. They were also alert to the fact that…
3 takeaways from red teaming 100 generative AI products
Since 2018, Microsoft’s AI Red Team has probed generative AI products for critical safety and security vulnerabilities. Read our latest blog for three lessons we’ve learned along the way. The post 3 takeaways from red teaming 100 generative AI products…
Analyzing CVE-2024-44243, a macOS System Integrity Protection bypass through kernel extensions
Microsoft discovered a macOS vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) by loading third party kernel extensions, which could lead to serious consequences, such as allowing attackers to install rootkits, create persistent malware, bypass Transparency, Consent, and Control…
Why security teams rely on Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR for managed detection and response
Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR is a mature and proven service that triages, investigates, and responds to incidents and hunts for threats on a customer’s behalf around the clock. Learn more about why organizations across major industries rely on it.…
New Microsoft guidance for the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
New Microsoft guidance is now available for United States government agencies and their industry partners to help implement Zero Trust strategies and meet CISA Zero Trust requirements. The post New Microsoft guidance for the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model appeared…
Microsoft Defender for Cloud named a Leader in Frost Radar™ for CNAPP for the second year in a row!
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud security, Microsoft continues to assert its dominance with its comprehensive and innovative solutions. The Frost Radar™: Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, 2024 report underscores Microsoft’s leadership in both – the innovation and growth index, highlighting…
Foundry study highlights the benefits of a unified security platform in new e-book
Microsoft commissioned Foundry to conduct a study to understand the current state of threat protection. Read the new e-book for research-driven insights into a unified security platform. The post Foundry study highlights the benefits of a unified security platform in…
Agile Business, agile security: How AI and Zero Trust work together
We recently published a new whitepaper that examines the security challenges and opportunities from generative AI. The post Agile Business, agile security: How AI and Zero Trust work together appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been indexed…
Convincing a billion users to love passkeys: UX design insights from Microsoft to boost adoption and security
Passkeys offer faster, safer sign-ins than passwords. Microsoft encourages users to adopt passkeys for improved security and convenience. The post Convincing a billion users to love passkeys: UX design insights from Microsoft to boost adoption and security appeared first on…
Microsoft Defender XDR demonstrates 100% detection coverage across all cyberattack stages in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Enterprise
For the sixth year in a row, Microsoft Defender XDR demonstrated industry-leading extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities in the independent MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Enterprise. The cyberattack used during the detection test highlights the importance of a unified XDR platform…
Frequent freeloader part II: Russian actor Secret Blizzard using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine
Since January 2024, Microsoft has observed Secret Blizzard using the tools or infrastructure of other threat groups to attack targets in Ukraine and download its custom backdoors Tavdig and KazuarV2. The post Frequent freeloader part II: Russian actor Secret Blizzard…
New Microsoft Purview features help protect and govern your data in the era of AI
Microsoft Purview delivers unified data security, governance, and compliance for the era of AI. Read about the new features. The post New Microsoft Purview features help protect and govern your data in the era of AI appeared first on Microsoft…
8 years as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management
For the 8th year in a row, Microsoft is designated a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Access Management for our Microsoft Entra ID products and related solutions. The post 8 years as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic…