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Patching as a social responsibility

October 9, 2019 TH Author Security Intelligence, Security management

To plan, implement, and improve an enterprise patch management strategy, Microsoft is partnering with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE). Learn how you can also help.
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In hot pursuit of elusive threats: AI-driven behavior-based blocking stops attacks in their tracks

October 8, 2019 TH Author AI and machine learning, AMSI paired machine learning, Automation, behavior-based machine learning, behavioral blocking and containment, Cybersecurity, endpoint protection platform, Endpoint security, Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft security intelligence, Security Intelligence, threat and malware prevention

Two new machine learning protection features within the behavioral blocking and containment capabilities in Microsoft Defender ATP specialize in detecting threats by analyzing behavior, adding new layers of protection after an attack has started running.
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Bring your own LOLBin: Multi-stage, fileless Nodersok campaign delivers rare Node.js-based malware

September 26, 2019 TH Author AI and machine learning, Cybersecurity, Endpoint security, fileless, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft security intelligence, Nodersok, Security Intelligence

A new fileless malware campaign we dubbed Nodersok delivers two very unusual LOLBins to turn infected machines into zombie proxies.
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Are students prepared for real-world cyber curveballs?

September 12, 2019 TH Author Security Intelligence, Security strategies, Tips, Tips & Talk

Are today’s students getting the preparation they need to do the cybersecurity work of tomorrow? Read the findings from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) CyberForce Competition.™
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Deep learning rises: New methods for detecting malicious PowerShell

September 3, 2019 TH Author AI and machine learning, Cybersecurity, deep learning, Endpoint security, machine learning, Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft security intelligence, PowerShell, Security Intelligence, Threat protection

We adopted a deep learning technique that was initially developed for natural language processing and applied to expand Microsoft Defender ATP’s coverage of detecting malicious PowerShell scripts, which continue to be a critical attack vector.
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From unstructured data to actionable intelligence: Using machine learning for threat intelligence

August 8, 2019 TH Author AI and machine learning, Automation, Cybersecurity, Endpoint security, indicators of compromise (IoC), machine learning, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft security intelligence, Security Intelligence, threat intelligence, TTPs, Windows Security

Machine learning and natural language processing can automate the processing of unstructured text for insightful, actionable threat intelligence.
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Protect against BlueKeep

August 8, 2019 TH Author incident response, Network Security, Security Intelligence, Threat protection

DART offers steps you can take to protect your network from BlueKeep, the “wormable” vulnerability that can create a large-scale outbreak due to its ability to replicate and propagate.
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How Windows Defender Antivirus integrates hardware-based system integrity for informed, extensive endpoint protection

July 31, 2019 TH Author assertion engine, Cybersecurity, hardware-based isolation, kernel-mode attacks, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft security intelligence, next generation protection, privilege escalation, runtime attestation, Security Intelligence, Threat protection, token swap, token theft, Windows Defender Antivirus, Windows Security

The deep integration of Windows Defender Antivirus with hardware-based isolation capabilities allows the detection of artifacts of attacks that tamper with kernel-mode agents at the hypervisor level.
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Council of EU Law Enforcement Protocol improves cross-border cooperation

July 30, 2019 TH Author Cybersecurity Policy, incident response, Security Intelligence, Threat protection

The new EU Law Enforcement Emergency Response Protocol addresses the growing problem of planning and coordinating between governments, agencies, and companies when cyberattacks occur across international boundaries.
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Microsoft Intelligent Security Alliance welcomes members of the Microsoft Virus Initiative

July 11, 2019 TH Author Security Intelligence, Threat protection, Windows Security

Antimalware products play a key role in collaboration to reduce security complexity and deliver better protection to customers.
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