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Blog Post:
Counterfeit Software Preloaded with Malware and the Link to Botnets: Operation b70
Tim Rains - Microsoft
For years I have heard talk in the industry that much of the counterfeit software available on the Internet was preloaded with malware. How much of the counterfeit software available is preloaded with malware? What type of malware is preloaded on these systems and what does it allow the attackers to...
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12 Sep 2012
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The Threat Landscape in Asia & Oceania – Part 1: Vietnam and India
Tim Rains - Microsoft
Recently I wrote about the threat landscape in the European Union ( part 1 , 2 , 3 ) and Africa . This series of articles is focused on threats in select locations in Asia (Vietnam, India, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan) and Oceania (Australia and New Zealand). I am focusing on these locations...
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4 Sep 2012
Blog Post:
Collaborative Cybersecurity: the private sector is essential for a broader dialogue on more effective cybersecurity norms and sustainable confidence building measures
Paul Nicholas - TwC
Last week, Jan Neutze and I participated in a dinner discussion on “Building a Secure Cyber Future” that the German Mission to the United Nations and the Atlantic Council organized for the members of the United Nations Group of Government Experts (GGE) on Developments in the field of Information...
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17 Aug 2012
Blog Post:
New Microsoft Malware Protection Center Threat Report Published: EyeStye
Tim Rains - Microsoft
Recently I wrote a three part series of articles ( part 1 , part 2 , part 3 ) on the evolving threat landscape in the European Union. As I wrote in these articles, there has been a steep rise in the malware infection rates in some European countries that typically have some of the lowest malware infection...
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20 Jul 2012
Blog Post:
The Rise of the “Blackhole” Exploit Kit: The Importance of Keeping All Software Up To Date
Tim Rains - Microsoft
According to data we recently published in the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 12 (SIRv12), drive-by download attacks continue to be a favorite tactic used by many attackers attempting to compromise large numbers of systems around the world. I have written about drive-by download attacks...
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19 Jul 2012
Blog Post:
The Threat Landscape Shifts Significantly in the European Union - Part 2
Tim Rains - Microsoft
In part 1 of this series on the threat landscape in the European Union in the second half of 2011, I examined the threats in the location with the highest malware infection rate, Romania. In this segment of the series I will examine what is happening in the EU member states that have seen the biggest...
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27 Jun 2012
Blog Post:
The Threat Landscape Shifts Significantly in the European Union - Part 1
Tim Rains - Microsoft
Recently I spoke at the Microsoft EU Cybersecurity & Digital Crimes Forum 2012 in Brussels. I provided an in-depth briefing on some of the significant shifts in threat landscape in the EU during the second half of 2011. I will be sharing some of the key findings of this analysis in a short series...
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25 Jun 2012
Blog Post:
Weekly Roundup: June 8, 2012 – Not On My Security Watch
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News This week in security news, stories report on the LinkedIn hack, big data, cyber legislation in process, and the consummerization of IT on BYOD trends. Here are some of the security news stories and our two blog picks this week. We focus on highlighting a variety of computer security...
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8 Jun 2012
Blog Post:
Weekly Roundup: May 18, 2012 – Smartphone Security, Cyber Threat Trends and the Importance of Secure Development
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News Security news stories this week focused on smartphone security and GPS tracking; our Security Development Conference in DC; and a report on security technology trends with a few stories also covering malware stats and cyber-attacks. Here are the security news stories and two blog...
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18 May 2012
Blog Post:
Operating System Infection Rates - Slight Change in the Trend
Tim Rains - Microsoft
Since releasing the new Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 12 (SIRv12) a few weeks ago, one of the top questions I have been asked is about the new malware infection rate data for Windows operating systems. Figure 1: Infection rate (CCM) by operating system and service pack in the fourth...
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17 May 2012
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Weekly Roundup: May 4, 2012 – Think Before You Click
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News Security news stories this week continue to validate the importance of cybersecurity skills in the marketplace and FEMA released a new National Preparedness Report providing insights on the state of national critical infrastructure protection. Here are some of the security news...
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5 May 2012
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Weekly Roundup: April 27, 2012 – Tracking the Security Trends: Data Integrity
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News Security news stories last week reported the House passed the CISPA bill; CNET reports Mac security ten years behind Microsoft; and infosecurity ran a story about the GAO that testified on Capitol Hill reporting there were 42,887 cybersecurity incidents last year. Here are some...
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27 Apr 2012
Blog Post:
Hundreds of Pages of New Security Intelligence Now Available: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 12 Released
Tim Rains - Microsoft
Today we released the latest volume of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) containing a large body of new data and analysis on the threat landscape. This volume of the SIR includes: Latest industry vulnerability disclosure trends and analysis Latest data and analysis of global vulnerability...
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25 Apr 2012
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Weekly Roundup: April 20, 2012 – Cybersecurity R&D Trends
Microsoft Security Staff
Security News Security news stories this week covered CISPA, a cybersecurity bill that continues to draw fire from privacy groups: some experts weigh the pros while others say the bill is too vague as written and predict it will be tabled. Also in the news Anonymous claims Pastebin censorship and creates...
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20 Apr 2012
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Weekly Roundup: April 13, 2012 – Data Security Trends and Issues
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News Security news stories this week highlighted data breaches, tips on computer security, cybersecurity and online safety patterns and practices, and analysis in support and criticism of Cyber Intelligence Sharing And Protection Act (CISPA). Here’s our top news stories and blog...
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14 Apr 2012
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Weekly Roundup: April 6, 2012 – Cybersecurity: Go Ahead, Be Defensive!
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News Security news stories this week covered a failed attempt by Anonymous to bring down the Internet; latest malware stats for Macs; new government investments in understanding big data trends and building new cybercrime defenses; and eight UK universities who recognize excellence...
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6 Apr 2012
Blog Post:
Trustworthy Computing: Learning About Threats for Over 10 Years - Part 6
Tim Rains - Microsoft
In this series of articles, we have been looking at some of the ways that the threat landscape has evolved over the past decade. In this final article in the series I discuss software servicing, or the art and science of effectively and efficiently keeping software up to date. What File Versions are...
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26 Mar 2012
Blog Post:
Cybersecurity: Building Safer Computing Experiences in a Connected Society
Tyson Storch
The Internet now reaches a global population of more than two billion people, and the foundations of modern society are becoming digital. Research shows over the next few years the world will see an unprecedented growth in Internet users, devices and data, which will create vast opportunities for communications...
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20 Mar 2012
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Weekly Roundup: March 9, 2012 : Circle of Trust
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News This week security news stories focused on the LulzSec arrests and growing dissent among hackers with CNET reporting LulzSec arrests deal blow to hacker group and the New York Times reporting Arrests Sow Mistrust Inside a Clan of Hackers . The Times op-ed ran a story Tap into the...
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9 Mar 2012
Blog Post:
Trustworthy Computing: Learning About Threats for Over 10 Years - Part 3
Tim Rains - Microsoft
In the first two parts of this series ( part 1 , part 2 ) I explored some of the ways that the threat landscape has evolved over the past decade and introduced a new special edition Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) called “ The evolution of malware and the threat landscape – a...
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7 Mar 2012
Blog Post:
Phishing Financial Institutions & Social Networks
Tim Rains - Microsoft
Phishing is a method of credential theft that tricks Internet users into revealing sensitive information, such as personal or financial information, online. Phishers use phony websites or deceptive email messages that mimic trusted businesses and brands to steal sensitive information, such as user names...
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7 Feb 2012
Blog Post:
White House Reports on National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security
Tyson Storch
Last week the White House released its National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security fact sheet. I found this to be a very important step forward in addressing one of the most complex challenges facing the United States, as well as, governments around the world. The strategy identifies twin goals...
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30 Jan 2012
Blog Post:
Weekly Roundup : Jan 27, 2012 : Twitter Announces Censorship Policy for Certain Countries
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News The week ended with some ruffled feathers as Twitter announced it would allow some content in certain countries to be censored. The New York Times headlined its coverage as “ Twitter Announces Micro-Censorship Policy ” while the Mercury News reported that “...
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27 Jan 2012
Blog Post:
The Threat Landscape in India – More Active Than First Thought
Tim Rains - Microsoft
The threat landscape in India has turned out to be more active than initially suspected. India has had a relatively low malware infection rate for some time, which seemed subdued for a region that has such a large high tech industry. But with the new data we recently released in the latest Microsoft...
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4 Jan 2012
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Weekly Roundup : Dec 30, 2011 : Taking a Look Back at Some of the Year’s Top Security Stories
Microsoft Security Staff
Trending Security News In August we started posting the Weekly Roundup to share trending security news from many viewpoints. Week by week the flow of news provides insights into the ever growing challenges faced in the global efforts to secure cyberspace, as well as the progress made and security...
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30 Dec 2011
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