The broad adoption of multicloud and hybrid infrastructures has introduced new complexity to the cloud estates of many businesses. With this complexity comes a broader attack surface for would-be data thieves. Sophisticated ransomware attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure are on the rise, as are supply chain[…]

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month marks its 21st year, it’s clear that this year stands out. Phishing emails have become more convincing, and fraud has increased, making cyberattackers seem legitimate—as if they were Microsoft support or even the fraud detection services from your bank.1 And threat actors are taking[…]

Microsoft has observed the threat actor tracked as Storm-0501 launching a multi-staged attack where they compromised hybrid cloud environments and performed lateral movement from on-premises to cloud environment, leading to data exfiltration, credential theft, tampering, persistent backdoor access, and ransomware deployment. The said attack targeted multiple sectors in[…]

Since 2023, Microsoft has seen a 2.75 times increase in the number of organizations encountering ransomware campaigns.1 And up to 90% of successful ransomware campaigns leverage unmanaged endpoints, which are typically personal devices that people bring to work.1 While the number of ransomware attempts has increased drastically, Microsoft[…]

This week, teams across Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview are gathered in Stockholm, Sweden, for the inaugural European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference. Attendees are in for an immersive experience with 130 sessions, 4 keynotes, 10 workshops, an expo hall, and a vibrant community lounge. The Microsoft Purview team[…]

In November 2023, we introduced the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to advance cybersecurity protection for Microsoft, our customers, and the industry. In May 2024, we expanded the initiative to focus on six key security pillars, incorporating industry feedback and our own insights. Since the initiative began, we’ve dedicated the[…]

For security professionals and teams, AI offers a significant advantage, empowering organizations of all sizes and industries to tip the scales in favor of defenders. It also introduces new uncertainties and risks that require organizations to create a culture of security to stay protected. Now, more than ever,[…]

We’re excited to welcome over 6,000 of our closest Microsoft Power Platform friends to the third annual Power Platform Community Conference (PPCC) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this week. The Power Platform Community Conference is all about you, the community, and we’re looking forward to spending[…]

Cybersecurity jobs are more challenging than ever. It’s not just increased speed, scale, and sophistication of cyberattacks that make cybersecurity jobs harder: there are 250 new regulatory updates to be tracked every day,1 cybersecurity teams have a disconnected collection of fragmented tools that they are expected to seamlessly[…]