Microsoft named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise
2026-08-14T02:52:11Z•690235197a629f13e177830e9fe1fbeeba77a50c0479718bb6334cc1b7b8a3e2
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What happened
Microsoft Security Blog RSS feed covering August–July 2026 security intelligence and guidance. Notable items include DeadLock Rust-based ransomware using decentralized infrastructure and double extortion; a macOS ClickFix campaign using browser fingerprinting to conceal infostealer lures; ChainDrop, a self-propagating credential-stealing worm distributed through more than 400 compromised npm packages; and CaptiveCrunch, a Midnight Blizzard/Storm-2945 operation compromising hospitality sign-in portals to deliver malware and steal credentials. Additional posts discuss MDR, CNAPP, Zero Trust for,
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- microsoft_security_blog
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- 2026-08-14T02:52:11Z
- AI-assisted enrichment
- Yes
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