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Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2021
The cybersecurity market is hot, and vendors are buying competitors to solidify their position or acquiring other firms to expand their offerings.
NTLM relay attacks explained, and why PetitPotam is the most dangerous
Attackers can intercept legitimate Active Directory authentication requests to gain access to systems. A PetitPotam attack could allow takeover of entire Windows domains.
5 steps to improve security on network PCs that can’t run Windows 11
Many networked systems will not be compatible with Windows 11 and its advanced security features. Here's how to keep Windows 10 devices from being a weak link.
LockFile ransomware uses intermittent encryption to evade detection
This newly discovered ransomware works fast, has multiple ways to avoid detection, and preys on Windows systems with known vulnerabilities.
How Windows admins can get started with computer forensics
Analyzing forensics logs requires a unique approach. Here are the basics of what you need to know and the tools to use.
Wave of native IIS malware hits Windows servers
IIS malware presents diverse, persistent, and growing threats from old and new threat actors.
6 vulnerabilities Microsoft hasn't patched (or can't)
Your IT and security admins need to be aware of these unpatched Microsoft vulnerabilities so that they can mitigate them in other ways.
The most dangerous (and interesting) Microsoft 365 attacks
APT groups are developing new techniques that allow them to avoid detection and exfiltrate hundreds of gigabytes of data from emails, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other applications.
How to prepare your Windows network for a ransomware attack
Removing barriers to hardening your Windows network and planning your response will minimize disruption from a ransomware attack.
5 riskiest mobile apps
Unsanctioned applications on corporate mobile devices is a security headache. Here are the five types of apps CISOs never want to find on corporate mobile devices, with strategies for mitigating the risks they pose.
Best Mitre D3FEND advice to harden Windows networks
Mitre's recently released D3FEND matrix offers sound guidance for any security admin or CISO looking to harden a Windows network against attack.
Windows 11 hardware requirements will drive security update decisions
Windows 11 is Microsoft's most security-oriented OS ever, but will your network-connected computers support it? Here's how to tell.
Windows 11's best security features
Windows 11 uses some of the best security features of Windows 10. The big difference is that many are now required.
PrintNightmare vulnerability explained: Exploits, patches, and workarounds
Public exploits are available for a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler that could allow attackers to take full control of systems. The vulnerability affects all editions of Windows and organizations are...
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How to check for Active Directory Certificate Services misconfigurations
Recently discovered Microsoft Windows AD CS configuration errors could give attackers account and domain control. Here's how to audit AD CS for vulnerable configurations.
How to test the impact of new Windows DCOM Server authentication
Microsoft has hardened authentication for its DCOM Server in response to a vulnerability. Check for the impact on your network now before the change becomes permanent.
4 tips to prevent easy attacker access to Windows networks
The Colonial Pipeline attackers likely got in using old, compromised VPN credentials. This advice will force attackers to work much harder.
Report: Active Directory Certificate Services a big security blindspot on enterprise networks
Microsoft's Active Directory PKI component commonly have configuration mistakes that allow attackers to gain account and domain-level privileges.
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