Security Microsoft receives Peace Prize from President of Ukraine The president of Ukraine awarded Microsoft with a Peace Prize. Microsoft to acquire Miburo to improve cyber threat analysis and response to foreign threat actors Purchasing Miburo will help Microsoft determine how foreign threat actors use information and cyberattacks to push toward goals. Microsoft Security Experts service brings together human expertise and security technologies Microsoft's new security service can detect and respond to threats across a wide range of endpoints. Grid List Latest about Google Chrome updates labeled 'suspicious' due to Microsoft Defender false positive issue By Robert Carnevale published 20 April 22 According to a series of reports, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint wasn't taking kindly to recent Google Chrome updates for a brief window of time. Microsoft Purview unifies the company's data compliance and governance tools By Robert Carnevale published 19 April 22 A little rebranding can go a long way. Windows 11 download page imitator spreading malware onto PCs By Sean Endicott published 19 April 22 A newly discovered malware is being spread through a fake download page for Windows 11. If installed onto a PC, the malware can steal browser data and information from cryptocurrency wallets. Microsoft adjusts and expands bug bounty pricing models By Robert Carnevale published 15 April 22 Microsoft's updating its bug bounty terms. It's clarified what bugs will get you the big bucks, and which will leave you with nothing more than a "thanks" from Redmond. Windows workstations under attack by newly discovered malware By Sean Endicott published 14 April 22 A newly discovered type of malware targets Windows-based workstations and other systems. Microsoft announces a new victory against organized botnet crime By Robert Carnevale published 13 April 22 Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has struck again, this time against a botnet dubbed ZLoader. The company set up a digital sinkhole to disrupt the botnet's activities. Look out for this PC malware that tries to steal social media details By Sean Endicott published 12 April 22 A new type of malware attempts to trick people into entering their sensitive information through fake social media ads. The all-digital Microsoft Security Summit takes place on May 12, 2022 By Robert Carnevale published 11 April 22 You've read security reports from Microsoft, but now it's time to join the official summit and get even more intel on where the company is at when it comes to threat actors and cyber ne'er-do-wells. Microsoft takes over domains controlled by Russia-based cybercriminal group Strontium By Sean Endicott published 8 April 22 Microsoft has now seized over 100 domains that were once controlled by the cybercriminal group Strontium. Windows 11's next release will be more secure, thanks to AI, the cloud, and new hardware By Sean Endicott published 5 April 22 Microsoft emphasized security when making Windows 11, and that focus is set to continue. 123456789Archives Windows Central Newsletter Get the best of Windows Central in in your inbox, every day! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Windows Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1MSI Optix MPG321UR-QD: This is one stunning 4K gaming monitor2Become 'Master Chef' with the official Halo cookbook, out now3Gmail for Android now spans across both Surface Duo displays4Best Microsoft 365 Deals for August 20225Windows 11 version 22H2: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's next big OS update
Google Chrome updates labeled 'suspicious' due to Microsoft Defender false positive issue By Robert Carnevale published 20 April 22 According to a series of reports, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint wasn't taking kindly to recent Google Chrome updates for a brief window of time.
Microsoft Purview unifies the company's data compliance and governance tools By Robert Carnevale published 19 April 22 A little rebranding can go a long way.
Windows 11 download page imitator spreading malware onto PCs By Sean Endicott published 19 April 22 A newly discovered malware is being spread through a fake download page for Windows 11. If installed onto a PC, the malware can steal browser data and information from cryptocurrency wallets.
Microsoft adjusts and expands bug bounty pricing models By Robert Carnevale published 15 April 22 Microsoft's updating its bug bounty terms. It's clarified what bugs will get you the big bucks, and which will leave you with nothing more than a "thanks" from Redmond.
Windows workstations under attack by newly discovered malware By Sean Endicott published 14 April 22 A newly discovered type of malware targets Windows-based workstations and other systems.
Microsoft announces a new victory against organized botnet crime By Robert Carnevale published 13 April 22 Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has struck again, this time against a botnet dubbed ZLoader. The company set up a digital sinkhole to disrupt the botnet's activities.
Look out for this PC malware that tries to steal social media details By Sean Endicott published 12 April 22 A new type of malware attempts to trick people into entering their sensitive information through fake social media ads.
The all-digital Microsoft Security Summit takes place on May 12, 2022 By Robert Carnevale published 11 April 22 You've read security reports from Microsoft, but now it's time to join the official summit and get even more intel on where the company is at when it comes to threat actors and cyber ne'er-do-wells.
Microsoft takes over domains controlled by Russia-based cybercriminal group Strontium By Sean Endicott published 8 April 22 Microsoft has now seized over 100 domains that were once controlled by the cybercriminal group Strontium.
Windows 11's next release will be more secure, thanks to AI, the cloud, and new hardware By Sean Endicott published 5 April 22 Microsoft emphasized security when making Windows 11, and that focus is set to continue.
