September 25, 2024 at 01:06PM Adversaries from Russia, China, and Iran are using cyber operations to influence the 2024 US presidential election. Despite significant resources invested, their efforts have been largely ineffective. Russia dominates disruption and misinformation, Iran aims to undermine confidence in democratic institutions, and China works to divide voters. The US retaliates with … Read more
May 16, 2024 at 03:47PM Microsoft has noted increased cyber and influence activities from China and North Korea. Chinese actors are targeting specific regions and using AI to create divisive content. North Korean threat actors focus on cryptocurrency theft and software supply chain attacks to fund their weapons program. Security teams should be vigilant and … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 09:05AM Microsoft’s “Digital Defense Report 2023” highlights a surge in human-operated ransomware attacks, password-based attacks, and business email compromise incidents. It also points out expanding nation-state threats and the crucial role of AI and large language models in cybersecurity. The report underscores the importance of basic security hygiene and advanced AI-driven … Read more