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Cyber ​​security measures for connected cars

Trend Micro expands cooperation in the area of ​​connected cars. In cooperation with Fujitsu, Hitachi and Microsoft Japan, Trend Micro develops cybersecurity measures for connected vehicles. However, due to their connection to the internet, intelligent vehicles are threatened by cyber attacks. Trend Micro, one of the world's leading providers of cybersecurity solutions, is developing security solutions for connected vehicles with Fujitsu, Hitachi and Microsoft Japan. These support car manufacturers in implementing the current cyber security regulations for the industry. Cybersecurity Regulations for Connected Cars The connected car market is growing rapidly and data about vehicles and the surrounding…

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Privacy advocates will have a hard time in 2022
Privacy advocates will have a hard time in 2022

The widespread use of Microsoft in German companies poses a challenge for data protection officers. According to Detlef Schmuck: "Data protection is on fire in many German companies." Especially since the EU-US Privacy Shield was declared invalid two years ago. "The role of data protection officers in companies will become more difficult in the new year," says data security expert Detlef Schmuck, managing director of the German data service TeamDrive GmbH. Above all, the widespread use of software from the US provider Microsoft in the German economy is an increasing problem because it poses the risk that personal…

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Rootkits with a valid digital signature issued by Microsoft

Bitdefender has observed higher incidences of rootkits with valid digital signatures issued by Microsoft. At the moment it is still aimed at online gamers. But other targets can also be profitable for the attacker. The Bitdefender Labs experts have identified FiveSys, a new rootkit that uses its own valid digital signature issued by Microsoft instead of misusing stolen signatures. FiveSys allegedly attacks online gamers in order to steal digital identities and maliciously intervene in in-game purchases. By using a newly issued Microsoft signature, the hackers are pursuing an entirely new path. Because so far they used ...

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Analysis of Patch Tuesday in October
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October is all about European Cyber ​​Security Month, according to the Ivanti analysis of Patch Tuesday. This is a good time for companies to review their own security strategy: To what extent are the IT and IT security teams able to concentrate on the most important aspects of general cyber hygiene. The weak point management always plays a special role. For 18 years now, Microsoft has been bundling the release of new patches on Patch Tuesday and helping companies to consolidate tests and maintenance windows and to fix security gaps in common software in a more predictable manner. Patching: other requirements for ...

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Digital Guardian: Data Loss Prevention for MS Teams
Digital Guardian: Data Loss Prevention for MS Teams

Digital Guardian offers enterprise data loss prevention for Microsoft Teams. Deep data transparency and flexible control to protect sensitive data in Microsoft's enterprise collaboration platform. Digital Guardian, a leading provider of data loss prevention (DLP) and managed detection and response (MDR), is now offering endpoint DLP visibility and security controls for Microsoft teams. The integration allows data loss prevention at enterprise level, in order to be able to protect sensitive data in hybrid working environments even better in view of the increasing use of the Microsoft collaboration platform. Seamless integration into Microsoft Teams The Endpoint DLP solution from Digital Guardian is seamlessly integrated into teams and enables ...

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Trend Micro announces collaboration with Microsoft

Trend Micro announces new collaboration with Microsoft. The cooperation includes the development of cloud-native cybersecurity solutions to protect the common customer base. Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced a new collaboration with Microsoft. This pursues the goal of protecting the common customer base even more effectively and includes both the development of cloud-based cybersecurity solutions on Microsoft Azure and the creation of co-selling opportunities. Trend Micro's comprehensive security expertise paired with Azure's cloud computing platform are intended to help joint customers advance their digital transformation. Cloud computing platform from Azure "The ...

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Microsoft Exchange Server in the crosshairs again
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Microsoft Exchange Server reported again unusual activity with intermittent connection attempts to bad networks. The potential cyber attack was noticed during a routine examination for anomalies and possible outgoing data connections. The affected Exchange server was supposedly not attacked or infected in the first wave of attacks a few weeks ago. A certified forensic scientist recently examined the device and approved it. A short time later, the server reported unusual activity with attempts to connect to the USA and Switzerland. The attack pattern is very similar to the first wave of attacks that was recognized too late - with consequences up to total loss. Anomalies ...

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Microsoft: Is Windows 11 coming after all?
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There are more and more rumors about the new Windows version 11. Initially, Microsoft denied that they wanted to present a new Windows version at an online event on June 24.06.2021th, 11. But now the first experts are talking about Windows 21. Nothing has been confirmed, but a lot sounds quite logical. In the last Windows Update 1H2021 from May 11, Microsoft hardly changed anything. The update only brought small updates for security and remote operation. Experts now expect Windows 10 Even if Microsoft will change the version number from 11 to XNUMX, experts do not expect a completely new ...

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On the trail of insider risk
On the trail of insider risk

Be it cyber attacks or the theft of sensitive data - the majority of companies recognize attacks from outside as a real danger. However, as the current Cyber ​​Security study by IDG market research shows, only just under 20 percent of the organizations surveyed rate insider risks as a threat. A mistake that can cause great damage. As part of its "1×1 of IT security" series, Microsoft explains how companies protect themselves from insider threats. According to the Cyber ​​Security study, 55 percent of the organizations surveyed in the DA-CH region have been victims of data theft by former or current employees. To go to a…

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Unsolved CVEs as exploit points of attack
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Ivanti assesses Patch Tuesday in October: Fewer resolved vulnerability problems and no further browser update from Microsoft promotes exploit development. Microsoft interrupted the series of 100 CVEs per month on Patch Tuesday in October, as only 87 CVEs were resolved this month. Six of them were announced publicly. Such a publication is like a kind of jumpstart for attackers in terms of research and development of exploits. To be on the safe side, special attention should therefore be paid to these CVEs. Open vulnerabilities invite exploit attackers The big news in October: Microsoft has the ...

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