Cyber Security Headlines

Microsoft Entra lockouts, wine tasting malware, job scam solution

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Apr 21, 2025
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INSIGHT

Microsoft Entra Lockout Insight

  • Microsoft's new MACE app caused widespread false positive account lockouts despite no real compromise.
  • This reveals challenges of new security feature rollouts affecting large organizations unexpectedly.
INSIGHT

Diplomatic Wine-Tasting Malware

  • Russian APT29 uses wine-tasting event invites to spread malware called Grape Loader.
  • Malware persists by modifying Windows registry to execute on reboot, showcasing targeted stealthy attacks.
ADVICE

Stop North Korean Job Scams

  • UK companies should conduct in-person or on-camera interviews to expose North Korean job scammers.
  • This approach helps HR teams counter covert state adversaries and protect sensitive data.
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