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Microsoft Warns: Cyberattacks Targeting Vulnerable Domain Controllers

4/10/2025

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Microsoft raises alarms over compromised domain controllers, which play a pivotal role in over 78% of human-operated cyberattacks. These vulnerable servers grant attackers entry to high-privilege accounts, facilitating ransomware spread. In response, Microsoft urges stronger access security and has upgraded its Defender for Endpoint platform to safeguard these crucial systems without sacrificing accessibility.

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Story summary

Microsoft raises alarms over compromised domain controllers, which play a pivotal role in over 78% of human-operated cyberattacks. These vulnerable servers grant attackers entry to high-privilege accounts, facilitating ransomware spread. In response, Microsoft urges stronger access security and has upgraded its Defender for Endpoint platform to safeguard these crucial systems without sacrificing accessibility.