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Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.
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Businesses face GBP £500k hourly cost from IT outages

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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The recent Microsoft 365 outage has affected thousands globally, emphasising the need for businesses to prepare for costly IT disruptions, warns Bionic.
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Veeam partners with Microsoft to enhance AI data resilience

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Veeam has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, integrating AI to boost data resilience for clients, including 77% of Fortune 500 companies.
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Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
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Schools rethink IT strategy amidst Microsoft price hike

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Schools are re-evaluating their IT strategies following a 45% price hike in Microsoft 365 subscriptions, prompting a shift towards alternatives like Synology Office Suite.
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Thales introduces new FIDO lifecycle management solution

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Thales has unveiled its OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management solution, aiding large organisations in deploying and managing FIDO security passkeys efficiently.
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Microsoft 365 users face rising threat from Axios attacks

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new study by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeover attempts, driven by a surge in sophisticated brute force tactics.
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Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
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Quest launches new solutions for cyber resilience boost

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Quest Software has launched two innovative solutions, Security Guardian Shields Up and Disaster Recovery for Identity, to bolster cyber resilience against daily identity attacks.
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New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.
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Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.