Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update

Microsoft has released fixes for 77 security vulnerabilities across its product portfolio in the March 2026 Patch Tuesday update, including a high-severity SQL Server flaw affecting multiple supported versions. It also disclosed that two of the newly published vulnerabilities were publicly known before patches became available, though there is no evidence of active exploitation so … Read more

Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Microsoft remained the most imitated brand in phishing attacks during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data from Check Point Research, which tracked brand impersonation across phishing attempts globally. The research unit said Microsoft accounted for 22% of all detected brand phishing attempts in the quarter. Google followed with 13% and Amazon with 9%. … Read more

Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises

Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, highlighting significant generational disparities in cybersecurity practices, according to a recent survey. The 2024 State of Global Authentication survey conducted by Yubico examined the cybersecurity habits of various age groups and revealed that Gen Z and Millennials are the most frequent … Read more