Supply chain attacks
Supply chain attacks target software developers and suppliers with the goal of accessing source codes, building processes, or updating mechanisms. Explore how attackers exploit weaknesses to compromise trusted systems and distribute malicious code.
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A fake mobile banking rewards app delivered through a link in an SMS campaign has been making the rounds, targeting customers of Indian banking institutions. -
Analyzing Solorigate, the compromised DLL file that started a sophisticated cyberattack, and how Microsoft Defender helps protect customers
We, along with the security industry and our partners, continue to investigate the extent of the Solorigate attack. -
Defending the power grid against supply chain attacks: Part 3 – Risk management strategies for the utilities industry
By working with governments, trade organizations, and suppliers, the utility industry can improve security across the supply chain. -
Defending the power grid against supply chain attacks—Part 2: Securing hardware and software
The hardware and software companies who supply utilities must implement better security of their build and update environment to reduce the risk of an attack on critical infrastructure. -
Latest Astaroth living-off-the-land attacks are even more invisible but not less observable
Astaroth is back sporting significant changes. The updated attack chain maintains Astaroth’s complex, multi-component nature and continues its pattern of detection evasion. -
Guarding against supply chain attacks—Part 3: How software becomes compromised
Set a high standard of software assurance with internal teams, partners, and suppliers to reduce your risk of a software supply chain attack. -
Defending the power grid against supply chain attacks—Part 1: The risk defined
The “Defending the power grid against supply chain attacks” blog series analyzes how supply chain attacks are conducted and the steps utilities, device manufacturers, and software providers can take to better secure critical infrastructure. -
Ghost in the shell: Investigating web shell attacks
Web shell attacks allow adversaries to run commands and steal data from an Internet-facing server or use the server as launch pad for further attacks against the affected organization. -
Guarding against supply chain attacks—Part 2: Hardware risks
Part 2 examines the hardware supply chain, its vulnerabilities, how you can protect yourself, and Microsoft’s role in reducing hardware-based attacks. -
Guarding against supply chain attacks—Part 1: The big picture
Paying attention to every link in your supply chain is vital to protect your assets from supply chain attacks. -
Attack inception: Compromised supply chain within a supply chain poses new risks
A new software supply chain attack unearthed by Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP) emerged as an unusual multi-tier case. -
A new best practice to protect technology supply chain integrity
The success of digital transformation ultimately relies on trust in the security and integrity of information and communications technology (ICT).