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As news on an alleged Russian hack against Microsoft continues to unfold — with the latest reports revealing that Microsoft has not been yet able to shake down the Russian-linked criminal group Midnight Blizzard (also known as Nobelium), experts weigh in on the consequences of the attack.

Microsoft confirms that Russian state-sponsored hackers, known as Midnight Blizzard, infiltrated their systems and stole source code. Experts warn of potential zero-day vulnerabilities.

The Russian state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Midnight Blizzard has nabbed Microsoft source code after accessing internal repositories and systems, as part of an ongoing series of attacks by a very sophisticated adversary.

While the medical field embraces innovation, discovering AI solutions that have the potential to enhance diagnosis, administration, and drug development, there are consistently new threats — a primary target for ransomware gangs and cybercriminals.

Source code fire sale, stiffing affiliates — are BlackCat admins intentionally burning their RaaS business to the ground? Experts say something's up.

UnitedHealth Group recently announced that an associated technological unit (Change Healthcare) faced a cyberattack from the Blackcat ransomware group.

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group’s operations seem to have halted amid allegations of defrauding an affiliate involved in the Optum attack, which targeted the Change Healthcare platform, resulting in a loss of $22m.

A set of unique conditions has set the stage for the perfect storm, leaving more than 7 out of 10 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) thinking it might be time for a job change.

Cloud protection and backup trends in 2024 are evolving rapidly, influenced significantly by technological advancements and the changing needs of organizations. This evolution is evident in the adoption of various innovative security measures and strategies in response to the increasing complexities of cyber threats, particularly in cloud environments.