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Microsoft Disrupts Necurs Botnet

Microsoft has taken over the control infrastructure for the Necurs botnet, disrupting the operations of the notorious spam and malware-distribution network.

Microsoft, Botnet

Microsoft Pulls Buggy UEFI Security Update

Microsoft has removed the Windows security update addressing issues with third-party boot managers after users complained the updates caused their systems to stop working.

Microsoft, Hardware, Windows

Web Shell Attacks Continue to Cause Problems

Web shell attacks have been on the rise in recent months, as many APT groups employ them against enterprises.

Microsoft

Unpatched IE Vulnerability Under Active Attack

A new Internet Explorer vulnerability (CVE-2020-0674) is being used in targeted attacks and Microsoft does not have a patch available right now.

Microsoft

Microsoft Patches Flaw in Windows Cryptography Component

Microsoft fixed a vulnerability in a cryptography component used by Windows 10 and Windows Server. If exploited, attackers would be able to pass off malicious software as legitimate, thus undermining digital trust.

Patch, Microsoft