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Key Lesson from Microsoft's Password Spray Hack: Secure Every Account
Key Lesson from Microsoft's Password Spray Hack: Secure Every Account
In January 2024, Microsoft discovered they'd been the victim of a hack orchestrated by Russian-state hackers Midnight Blizzard (sometimes known as Nobelium). The concerning detail about this case is how easy it was to breach the software giant. It wasn't a highly technical hack that exploited a zero-day vulnerability – the hackers used a simple password spray attack to take control of an old, inactive account. This serves as a stark reminder of the importance of password security and why organizations need to protect every user account.
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Key Lesson from Microsoft's Password Spray Hack: Secure Every Account
Details and Lessons Learned From the Ransomware Attack on the British Library
Details and Lessons Learned From the Ransomware Attack on the British Library
The British Library has shared details on the destructive ransomware attack it experienced in October 2023. Although the attack on the national library of the UK occurred five months ago, the Library’s infrastructure won’t be rebuilt until mid-April 2024, and then the full restoration of systems and data can begin.
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Details and Lessons Learned From the Ransomware Attack on the British Library