Security professionals support the warning about Azure service tags “vuln”

Security professionals support the warning about Azure service tags “vuln”

Tenable security researchers found a high severity vulnerability in multiple Azure services that Microsoft has no plans to patch. The bug allows attackers to bypass Azure firewall rules using service tags. Microsoft claims it’s a client configuration issue and encourages customers to review security measures. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to impersonate trusted Azure services … Read more

North Carolina police issue warning about fake Microsoft employees breaking into homes and stealing from computers

North Carolina police issue warning about fake Microsoft employees breaking into homes and stealing from computers

Police in Asheville, North Carolina, are warning residents about a sophisticated fraud scam where suspects pose as Microsoft employees to access victims’ personal information and steal money from them. The Asheville Police Department stated that the scam has already defrauded two residents in the area, resulting in losses of $50,000. The suspects send a fake … Read more

Google criticizes Microsoft’s security shortcomings, sending a warning to the US government – Times of India

Google criticizes Microsoft’s security shortcomings, sending a warning to the US government – Times of India

Google is actively trying to attract corporate and government clients to its Workspace productivity suite amidst recent security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. A report from the US Cybersecurity Review Board criticized Microsoft for failing to prevent hackers linked to China from accessing the email accounts of US officials. Google, in a blog post written by … Read more

Warning from Local Police: Microsoft scam hack costs 2 residents thousands of dollars

Warning from Local Police: Microsoft scam hack costs 2 residents thousands of dollars

The Asheville Police Department is warning residents about a sophisticated fraud scam in which suspects impersonate Microsoft employees after hacking victims’ personal computers. The scam has already defrauded two residents in the Asheville area, resulting in losses of $50,000. The suspects send a “Microsoft employee” to the victim’s house to collect money in person, exploiting … Read more