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Cybercrime

Microsoft shuts down cybercrime domains using COVID-19 related lures - OnMSFT.com - July 8, 2020

Microsoft shuts down cybercrime domains using COVID-19 related lures

March 6, 2021July 8, 2020 by Kareem Anderson

Microsoft has managed to plug one hole, but the company's DCU division knows its work is only going to get more sophisticated as cybercrime evolves. 

Multiple cybercrime offender avoids jail time in recent Nintendo and Microsoft hacking cases - OnMSFT.com - March 29, 2019

Multiple cybercrime offender avoids jail time in recent Nintendo and Microsoft hacking cases

March 29, 2019 by Kareem Anderson

Microsoft values Clark's intrusion at around $2 million and Nintendo also tacking on another $1.8 million in damages

Microsoft takes control of 99 websites used by Iranian hacker group - OnMSFT.com - March 29, 2019

Microsoft takes control of 99 websites used by Iranian hacker group

March 29, 2019 by Jonny Caldwell

Microsoft has taken control of 99 websites that have been used by a primarily Iranian hacker group, called Prosphoras by the company, which targets government agencies as well as journalists and activists to steal sensitive data from.

As tech support scams rise, Microsoft works to 'unmask the imposters' - OnMSFT.com - May 18, 2017

As tech support scams rise, Microsoft works to 'unmask the imposters'

May 18, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit representatives will also be attending a series of events called "Unmasking the Imposters"

Take a look at everything Microsoft is doing to keep you safe from cybercrime - OnMSFT.com - February 11, 2016

Take a look at everything Microsoft is doing to keep you safe from cybercrime

February 11, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

Through their Digital Crimes Unit, Microsoft is aiming to make the internet safer for every person and organization on the planet.

Microsoft PhotoDNA Cloud Service is helping to keep the internet safe for children

July 16, 2015 by Staff Writer

Microsoft warns that macro-malware attacks are on the rise; what can be done to stop them?

April 28, 2015 by Sean Cameron

Canadian man threatened with death by representative of 'Microsoft Tech Support'

March 4, 2015 by Sean Cameron

Lizard Squad reportedly takes down Xbox Live in another cyber-attack

February 16, 2015 by Fahad Al-Riyami

Microsoft advises organizations to take holistic approach to fighting cybercrime

November 19, 2014 by Fahad Al-Riyami

Microsoft battles cybercrime in England, gets six people arrested for selling counterfeit software

November 25, 2013 by Ron

Microsoft Windows guru turns to cybercrime (fiction)

January 25, 2011 by Ron

One of Microsoft's top Windows gurus and author of books and tools for securely coding Windows has e

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  1. John Bruce Mull

    John Bruce Mull: If Microsoft will do this kind of intrusion, then what else can they do or have already done. My PC is sovereign. There should be nothing installed on my PC that I didn't put there myself. Ubuntu is looking better and better...

    Commented on: This Windows 10 Search Bar Feature Freaked People Out

  2. Brooklyn

    Brooklyn: It is not only stupid but also intrusive. Just like the stupid and intrusive iPhone function of unexpectedly and just as inappropriately popping up with a picture from the album and calling it "memories" or something or other. Makes one think big brother is or…

    Commented on: This Windows 10 Search Bar Feature Freaked People Out

  3. Restore Solutions

    Restore Solutions: I would like to say "i cant wait"... but it looks like il have to wait! Maybe for a couple of years even! Hopefully by release day MS would of had time to fix Windows 11 !!!

    Commented on: Witcher 4's research phase has just concluded, suggesting development phase is only just beginning

  4. Peter

    Peter: I think it'll be 2027 before we see this, which will put it in the territory of TES VI

    Commented on: Witcher 4's research phase has just concluded, suggesting development phase is only just beginning

  5. Preston Lathrop

    Preston Lathrop: Not much for me here either, @disqus_NXHXECKU5T:disqus , but I am not sure whether you and I know what everyone else wants and needs either. What MS seems to want and perhaps feels it needs is *platform dominance." Teams as the dominant front end to…

    Commented on: Recapping Microsoft Build 2022: Best Sessions to Catch Up On

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