Lowdown on New Software Hack on Montana Users

Microsoft 365 users could be at risk of a new cyber-attack targeting users of the popular software, including businesses
A spray and pray technique by hackers are used on systems without two factor authentication to gain access
Microsoft recommends for best security practices, make sure to deploy the latest security updates, and enable multi-factor authentication

Lowdown on New Software Hack on Montana Users

After a what appeared to be a somewhat slow start to the year in regard to cyber-attacks on our computers, phones or tablets, hackers are back at it.

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The target this time is one that seems to be the most targeted company in the internet business. Microsoft is under attack and hackers are targeting the popular personal and business program Microsoft 365.

Should You be Worried Using This Program in Montana

The short answer is yes. Especially if you don't use the two-factor authentication feature within Microsoft 365. In a new report from Forbes and the security company SecurityScorecard, the attack concerns machines that are still using now deprecated basic authentication protections.

In research conducted by SecurityScorecard, it was found that "A botnet that comprises at least 130,000 devices that have been compromised by what is “likely a Chinese-affiliated group,” which has led to a "a large-scale password hacking campaign against Microsoft 365 accounts."

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Montana Microsoft 365 Users Should Check Systems to Be Safe

While most systems being targeted are older systems that are still using deprecated software, Microsoft offers some advice on how to protect yourself as a consumer and as a business.

Microsoft recommends the following to help unsure protection on your systems:

We encourage customers to always follow security best practices, make sure they have deployed the latest security updates, and enable multi-factor authentication

You can read more on this cyberattack here.

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