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Microsoft Takes Unprecedented Action Against Cyber Threat Actor Star Blizzard - Cybersecurity Insiders

In a historic move that underscores the escalating battle against cybercrime, Microsoft has publicly acknowledged its role in launching a cyber offensive against a Russian-funded threat actor known as Star Blizzard. According to Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), Star Blizzard has specifically targeted 30 civil society organizations, predominantly those operating within Microsoft Windows environments. This action, the first of its kind from a major technology firm, aims to disrupt Star Blizzard’s operations permanently, following a civil action order issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. As the landscape of digital threats continues to evolve, the actions taken by major technology firms like Microsoft will play a crucial role in shaping the future of cybersecurity. The Office 2024 suite is designed for use on a single laptop or Mac and will not receive major security updates or access to advanced features like Copilot AI, both of which are reserved for Microsoft 365 subscribers.

This Cyber News was published on www.cybersecurity-insiders.com. Publication date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:13:06 +0000


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