Microsoft Steps Up Its Fight Against Cybercrime

The video discusses the expanding cyber threat landscape due to the growth of the cloud and IoT. Microsoft addresses these threats by focusing on vulnerabilities, weak passwords, misconfigurations, and social engineering. Social media is highlighted as a key area for hacker exploitation. For small and medium businesses, keeping software updated and leveraging cloud security are recommended strategies.

What are the four main ways businesses are typically compromised?

• Phishing, malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks

• Unpatched vulnerabilities, weak passwords, misconfigured systems, and social engineering

• Weak passwords, phishing, ransomware, and insider threats

• Data breaches, insider threats, phishing, and malware

How does Microsoft help businesses protect against faster and more organized attacks?

• By offering free antivirus software

• By developing new hardware solutions

• By offering training programs for employees

• By providing regular software updates and security patches

Why are compromised social media accounts valuable to cyber attackers?

• They allow attackers to impersonate the account owner and deceive their contacts

• They provide access to financial information

• They can be sold on the dark web

• They can be used to spread advertisements

What is a key strategy for small and medium businesses to defend against cyber attacks?

• Hiring a large IT team

• Using outdated software

• Avoiding the use of cloud services

• Keeping all software updated with the latest security patches

How does the cloud benefit small and medium businesses in terms of security?

• It guarantees 100% protection against all cyber threats

• It eliminates the need for any IT support

• It provides enhanced security and compliance at a low cost

• It offers free storage solutions