Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Cybersecurity professionals need to keep up to date on the latest cyber-threat trends. This report from Microsoft analysts covers the threat landscape from IoT and infrastructure threats to disinformation campaigns, ransomware, and guidelines for thwarting these complex new threats.

Each chapter provides the key lessons learned and insights based on Microsoft’s unique vantage point. The trillions of signals that Microsoft analyzes from its worldwide ecosystem of products and services reveal the ferocity, scope, and scale of digital threats across the globe.

You and your security team can read this comprehensive report on threats and Microsoft technologies that identify and block billions of phishing attempts, identity thefts, and other cyber-threats to Microsoft customers.

View: Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Introducing Surface Laptops


The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 offers multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, up to 17 hours of battery life, Windows 11 and a vibrant touchscreen. Watch this video to be inspired by how sleek and beautiful it is. Better yet, it comes in your choice of size and color!

Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking Support

Need help learning to use the new Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking feature? We have it here!

Watermarking is an optional protection feature to Screen Capture in Virtual Desktop that acts as a deterrent for data leakage. This watermarking capability was first introduced in Feb 2023 via Public Preview of Windows Desktop clients. With General Availability, we’re introducing support for Azure Virtual Desktop web client.

Read how to access Watermarking support in this article.

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Evolve the service level of sophistication with Dynamics 365 Customer Service

Service leaders face challenges trying to adapt to customer needs. This blog from Microsoft showcases how service leaders can utilize Dynamics 365’s tools and strategies to meet evolving customer expectations and provides sthought leadership from industry experts.

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Fuel Application Innovation with AI Cloud Services

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, leveraging AI is crucial for organizations to stay competitive. The Microsoft-commissioned Forrester report, “Fuel Application Innovation With Cloud AI Services,” explores five use cases for implementing AI in the cloud and enabling businesses to quickly realize value and drive innovation. Discover how knowledge mining, document process automation, speech transcription and analytics, machine translation and conversational AI can reshape your applications and create a competitive edge. Discover 4 key findings based on an online survey of over 500 technical decision makers responsible for AI implementation at their companies. Gain insights into implementing AI without the need for a large data science team. Download the report now to fuel your application innovation.

View: Fuel Application Innovation with AI Cloud Services

Watermarking in Azure Virtual Desktop

Watermarking, alongside screen capture protection, helps prevent sensitive information from being captured on client endpoints. When you enable watermarking, QR code watermarks appear as part of remote desktops.

Learn how in this article from Microsoft.

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EDP: powering the global energy transition using Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform, AI and IoT technology

Portuguese energy provider EDP is on a mission to drive sustainability in the sector and become net zero by 2040. That begins with data. Over the past few years, the company has been migrating its IT system to the cloud and embracing a data-driven vision that’s allowing it to implement insights-based initiatives across its markets. Fast forward to present day, the organization has now moved on to deploy machine learning, artificial intelligence and IoT technology to make even more of the data and insights it generates. And ultimately get one step closer to making the world less polluted and decarbonized.

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Malware distributor Storm-0324 facilitates ransomware access

Are you prepared for Storm-0324, an active cyber-crime group that infiltrates networks and acts as a distributor for other attack payloads, including ransomware and infostealer payloads.

Beginning in July 2023, Storm-0324 was observed distributing payloads using an open-source tool to send phishing lures through Microsoft Teams chats.

Because Storm-0324 hands off access to other threat actors, identifying and remediating Storm-0324 activity can prevent more dangerous follow-on attacks like ransomware.

In this blog, we provide a comprehensive analysis of Storm-0324—a cyber-criminal group—and their established tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) as well as their more recent attacks.

To defend against this threat actor, Microsoft customers can use Microsoft 365 Defender to detect Storm-0324 activity and significantly limit the impact of these attacks on networks.

Read this Microsoft article to find out how to defend against this complex threat.

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10 ways generative AI is transforming businesses

Discover the power of generative AI in the Microsoft Azure blog post: “Azure OpenAI Service: 10 Ways Generative AI is Transforming Businesses.” This must-read dives into how AI is revolutionizing industries with personalized marketing, chatbots and virtual assistants, product and service innovation, and cybersecurity. Prepare to unlock strategies that could propel your business forward. Read the blog to learn how Azure OpenAI Service can help you tap into these game-changing innovations.

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Introducing Adaptive Protection in Microsoft Purview—People-centric data protection for a multiplatform world

Protecting data has never been more important, yet it’s becoming increasingly complex. Microsoft Purview helps simplify data protection and enables a people-centric approach to security. The blog post, “Introducing Adaptive Protection in Purview—People-centric data protection for a multiplatform world,” introduces Adaptive Protection, a machine learning-power feature in Purview that automates security responses and adapts to new threats in real-time. Read the blog to discover how Purview can help your organization protect sensitive data across multiple platforms.

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