Recent Security News
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Exchange Online mail delivery issues caused by anti-spam rules
October 11, 2023 at 12:15PM Microsoft is currently investigating mail delivery issues in Exchange Online that are causing delays and “Server busy” errors for Microsoft 365 customers worldwide. The problem, which started this morning, may be linked to the enforcement of IP address anti-spam rules. Microsoft is working on formulating a remediation plan and has…
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Securely Moving Financial Services to the Cloud
October 11, 2023 at 11:55AM Moving financial services to the cloud requires careful consideration of security, compliance, and governance. It is important to establish secure use of the cloud and comply with regulations. Cloud governance, including three lines of governance, is crucial. Implementing infrastructure, application, and data pipelines, as well as change management and monitoring,…
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Data Thieves Test-Drive Unique Certificate Abuse Tactic
October 11, 2023 at 11:41AM Attackers are using a new method of certificate abuse to spread info-stealing malware, including stealing cryptocurrency from Windows systems. The campaign involves search engine optimization poisoning to deliver malicious pages promoting illegal software downloads. The malware uses special certificates with long strings of non-English characters, making them difficult to detect.…
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Windows 11 21H2 and Windows Server 2012 reach end of support
October 11, 2023 at 11:32AM Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 11, version 21H2. This means that these operating systems will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Microsoft advises users to upgrade to newer versions or obtain Extended Security Updates (ESUs) to continue receiving essential updates.…