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Operating System Infection Rates - Slight Change in the Trend

Since releasing the new Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR volume 12) a few weeks ago, one of the top questions I have been asked is about the new malware infection rate data for Windows...

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Webcast of “Code Red to Zbot: 10 Years of Tech, Researchers and Threat...

[NOTE: The time was originally listed as 10:30am, but it starts at 11:00am] Tim Rains and I will be presenting in a live webcast this morning ( 5/23 @11:00am PST ) on the topic “ Code Red to Zbot: 10...

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Behind the Charts – Scrubbing the Vulnerability Data

In The Evolution of Malware and the Threat Landscape , the Special Edition Security Intelligence Report that we released at RSA and other Security Intelligence Reports (SIR), my starting primary source...

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The Threat Landscape Shifts Significantly in the European Union - Part 1

Recently I spoke at the Microsoft EU Cybersecurity & Digital Crimes Forum 2012 in Brussels.  I provided an in-depth briefing on some of the significant shifts in threat landscape in the EU during...

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The Threat Landscape Shifts Significantly in the European Union - Part 2

In part 1 of this series on the threat landscape in the European Union in the second half of 2011, I examined the threats in the location with the highest malware infection rate, Romania.  In this...

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The Threat Landscape Shifts Significantly in the European Union - Part 3

In the first two parts (part 1, part 2) of this three part series I focused on the locations in the European Union (EU) that had the highest malware infection rates and/or saw the highest increases in...

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The Rise of the “Blackhole” Exploit Kit: The Importance of Keeping All...

According to data we recently published in the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 12 (SIRv12), drive-by download attacks continue to be a favorite tactic used by many attackers attempting to...

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New Microsoft Malware Protection Center Threat Report Published: EyeStye

Recently I wrote a three part series of articles (part 1, part 2, part 3) on the evolving threat landscape in the European Union.  As I wrote in these articles, there has been a steep rise in the...

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The Threat Landscape in Africa in the Second Half of 2011

It’s been almost a year since I wrote about the threat landscape in Africa based on data published in the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 10 (SIRv10).  Using the latest data published in...

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The Threat Landscape in Asia & Oceania – Part 1: Vietnam and India

Recently I wrote about the threat landscape in the European Union (part 1, 2, 3) and Africa.  This series of articles is focused on threats in select locations in Asia (Vietnam, India, Korea, Malaysia,...

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The Threat Landscape in Asia & Oceania – Part 2: Korea and Japan

In part 1 of this series on the threat landscape in Asia and Oceania I focused on Vietnam and India – the two locations with the highest malware infection rates in the region.  In this part of the...

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The Threat Landscape in Asia & Oceania – Part 3: Malaysia and Singapore

In part 1 and part 2 of this series on the threat landscape in Asia and Oceania I focused on Vietnam, India, Korea and Japan.  In this third part of the series, I’m focusing on Malaysia and Singapore....

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The Threat Landscape in Asia & Oceania – Part 4: Australia and New Zealand

In the first three parts of this series on the threat landscape in Asia and Oceania I examined threats in Vietnam and India (highest malware infection rates in the region), Japan and Korea (very...

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Using the Past to Predict the Future: Top 5 Threat Predictions for 2013

As the holidays approach and 2013 is on the horizon, December is a natural time to reflect on events of the past year and what we have learned from them.  Subsequently, every December I inevitably am...

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Real vs. Rogue Security Software – Can You Tell The Difference?

For many years attackers have used rogue security software, also known as fake antivirus software or “scareware”, to fool computer users into installing malware and/or divulge confidential information....

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Operating System Infection Rates: The Most Common Malware Families on Each...

In my last article on operating system infection rates I discussed the malware infection rate trends for operating systems and service packs.  Many customers ask me about this data because it helps...

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The Threat Landscape in China: A Paradox

The threat landscape in China is one topic that always garners a lot of interest. Using trend data from the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 13, and previous volumes, I will provide some...

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The Threat Landscape in Belarus: Highest Concentration of Malware Hosting...

I recently wrote an article examining the concentrations of malware hosting servers located in different regions of the world.  As seen in Figure 1, Belarus and China, had the highest concentrations of...

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European Union check-up: Romania still tops the list of most infected in the EU

It’s time for our semi-annual inspection of the threat landscape in the European Union (EU).  This analysis leverages data from the recently released Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 14...

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European Union check-up: Locations with Lowest Infection Rates in the EU and...

In the first part of this series on the threat landscape in the European Union (EU) I examined threats found in the location with the highest malware infection rate, Romania.  In the second part of the...

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Security Intelligence Report v14 on the Road: Malaysia, India and Singapore

While on the road in Asia, I had an opportunity to meet with security professionals from Malaysia, India and Singapore to discuss regional threat trends based on data from our latest Microsoft Security...

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The Cybersecurity Risk Paradox: Measuring the Impact of Social, Economic, and...

Posted by: Kevin Sullivan, Principal Security Strategist, Trustworthy ComputingThis morning we released a new special edition of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report entitled The Cybersecurity...

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Cleanest Countries/Regions Jump to the Top of Our Podium

As world-class winter athletes compete on the slopes of Russia today, we decided to celebrate our own global medalists — the countries/regions which had the least amount of malware infections in the...

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Norway Sweeps In With Bronze Medal

Norway could dominate cross-country skiing events this week, thanks to several renowned athletes already making headlines. Whether its skiers racing past their competition or not, Norway’s...

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RSA Conference 2014: Internet Growth Brings New Opportunities and New Challenges

It’s hard to believe RSA Conference USA 2014 is just a few weeks away.  Microsoft has been an active participant at RSA Conference for over a decade now and it’s great to see how far the awareness and...

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