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Github refuses Microsoft’s $2 billion acquisition deal
Github, a web-based development platform for software engineers has declined the $2 billion offer of Microsoft to take over its control. But sources from Business Insider say that the proposal of Microsoft to acquire Github for the said sum has not be declined but has been kept on a temporary hold. Those reporting to Cybersecurity […]
Microsoft Cortana allows hackers to snoop down your files
Microsoft Windows 10 operating systems(OS) offers a virtual assistant called ‘Cortana’ which helps the OS users integrate with hundreds of Windows apps. But McAfee researchers allege that the hackers are using this AI propelled assistant to snoop down files from locked computers. Experts warn that the attack can turn serious if hackers decide to break […]
North Korea uses Samsung, Microsoft and Apple technology to carry out Cyber Attacks
A recent study made on the cyberattacks launched by North Korea proves that the Kim Jong UN-led country employs hacking technology coming from the Donald Trump-led United States. A Massachusetts based Cybersecurity Intelligence company named Recorded Future has discovered in its research that North Korean government is using devices from Microsoft, Apple and Korea based […]
GandCrab Ransomware locks down Microsoft partner Software Objectives database
Software Objectives, a Melbourne based software consultancy firm has officially disclosed early today that its database has been locked down by ransomware spreading scammers. A media statement released by the said Microsoft partner on June 6th,2018 says that the firm is being blackmailed by the scammers who are demanding an astronomical sum in DASH Cryptocurrency. […]
NHS signs £150 million deal with Microsoft to boost its Cyber Security Defenses
After the May’17 WannaCry Ransomware attack, National Health Service of UK, shortly known as NHS is reported to spend £150 million to boost its cyber attack defenses against growing cyber threats from countries like Russia and North Korea. The healthcare organization is said to have signed a deal with Microsoft to enhance its security intelligence […]
Microsoft uses Linux instead of Windows for its Azure Sphere
Microsoft Corporation has announced that it will be using Linux OS instead of Windows 10 to bring IoT security and Connectivity to Multiple Cloud environments. Announcing the same at the RSA Conference last week, the company disclosed that the move will help the firm adhere to new crossover a class of Micro Controller Units that […]
Intel and Microsoft set to sniff out malware from memory
Intel has announced an innovation in association with Microsoft which is said to detect malware at the memory level. Perhaps this is to reincarnate a positive image in the processor market which was otherwise tarnished by the Spectre and Meltdown flaws in January this year. Therefore, all the future chip designs offered by Intel will […]
Microsoft gains Australian Signals Directorate Certification
Microsoft Corporation has proudly announced that it has gained a certification from Australian Signals Directorate(ASD) to host protected level of datasets related to government organizations in its public cloud- after just 12 months after receiving an IRAP certification. So, from now on government agencies of Australia can store all their critical data on Azure or […]
New Microsoft terms cause privacy fears to Users
The all new terms of service of Microsoft, effective from May 1st, 2018 are causing privacy concerns amongst its users as the Redmond giant plans to ban users for using offensive language and say that it has the right to investigate into its users’ content. Microsoft’s service agreement which has been updated early this week […]
ShurLOckr Ransomware targets Google Drive and Microsoft Office!
Researchers from Bitglass, a cloud access security broker have discovered a new strain of ransomware named ShurL0ckr which targets cloud apps such as Google Drive, Microsoft Sharepoint, Skype and Telegram app. And what’s peskier in the discovery is that the ransomware can currently be detected by only 7% of Antivirus engines prevailing in the cyber […]
