The psychology of social engineering—the “soft” side of cybercrime
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Social engineering and phishing
Social engineering and phishing attacks continue to be the top attack vectors, exploiting human behavior and errors to gain access to sensitive information or advance an attack. Get the latest insights on these threats and how to prevent them.
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Secure and verify every identity with Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra expands beyond identity and access management with new product categories such as cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) and decentralized identity.
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The quiet evolution of phishing
In 2019, we saw phishing attacks reach new levels of creativity and sophistication. -
Tackling phishing with signal-sharing and machine learning
Across services in Microsoft Threat Protection, the correlation of security signals enhances the comprehensive and integrated security for identities, endpoints, user data, cloud apps, and infrastructure. -
Out of sight but not invisible: Defeating fileless malware with behavior monitoring, AMSI, and next-gen AV
Removing the need for files is the next progression of attacker techniques. Prevent threats with Microsoft Defender
The Microsoft Defender family offers comprehensive threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities for everyone—from individuals looking to protect their family to the world’s largest enterprises.
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Machine learning vs. social engineering
Machine learning is a key driver in the constant evolution of security technologies at Microsoft. Retain Microsoft Defender Experts
Microsoft Defender Experts are available to strengthen your teams with expertise when and where you need it. Learn how to elevate your security with expert-led services.
