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15 05, 2022

IceApple exploit framework targeting Microsoft Exchange servers

2022-05-16T07:58:41-04:00Exchange Security, Microsoft Exchange|

Stealthy, “highly sophisticated” post-exploitation framework used for data exfiltration likely the work of a state-sponsored threat actor. In late 2021, security researchers on CrowdStrike’s Falcon OverWatch team first detected a modular exploit targeting Microsoft Exchange Servers. Dubbed IceApple, the .NET-based framework has been observed in “distinct locations” and primarily directed toward entities in government, academic [...]

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26 04, 2022

Microsoft Exchange – Messageware Q2 2022 Newsletter

2022-04-26T09:58:01-04:00News|

In 2022, a wave of cyberattacks and data breaches swept across the globe after multiple zero-day exploits were discovered in on-premises Microsoft Exchange Servers, giving attackers full access to servers and email. Recently, businesses were warned that Chinese and Russian cyberattacks are imminent and that business leaders must act to strengthen their digital defences. Here [...]

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26 04, 2022

Microsoft Exchange Server Build Numbers and Release Dates

2022-04-26T10:12:04-04:00Microsoft Exchange|

You can use the information in this article to verify the version of Exchange that is running in your organization. This article is organized in sections that correspond to the major releases of Exchange. Each section lists build numbers for each Service Pack (SP), Cumulative Update (CU), Security Update (SU), or Update Rollup (RU) of [...]

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22 04, 2022

Microsoft Exchange Server – Cumulative Updates – April 2022

2022-04-28T09:01:02-04:00In The News, Microsoft Exchange|

On April 20, 2022 Microsoft released new Cumulative Updates: Exchange 2016 CU23 and Exchange 2019 CU12. The previous Cumulative Updates were released on September 28, 2021, more than 6 months ago.

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10 03, 2022

Microsoft March 2022 Patch Tuesday: 2 Exchange Server vulnerabilities fixed

2022-03-10T09:56:50-05:00Exchange Security, Microsoft Exchange|

The March 2022 SUs for Exchange Server address vulnerabilities responsibly reported by security partners and found through Microsoft’s internal processes. Although we are not aware of any active exploits in the wild, our recommendation is to install these updates immediately. These vulnerabilities affect on-premises Exchange Server, including servers used by customers in Exchange Hybrid mode. Exchange [...]

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17 02, 2022

Microsoft launches quarterly Cyber Security Intelligence Brief

2022-02-24T08:18:57-05:00Microsoft Partner Network, News, Uncategorized|

Microsoft has just launched a quarterly cyber threat intelligence brief branded Cyber Signals. The new publication offers an expert perspective into the current threat landscape, discussing trending tactics, techniques, and strategies used by the world’s most prolific threat actors.  Cyber Signals is aimed at Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Privacy Officers, and their teams, as they continue [...]

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8 02, 2022

Microsoft revisits the Priority Account Protection in 365

2022-02-08T10:30:13-05:00News|

Microsoft revisits the Priority Account Protection in 365:  (Microsoft 365 Defender): Applying a higher level of protection to accounts likely to be targeted by attackers is a more compelling offer as the last thing you want is for an executive to fall foul of a business email compromise attack or other phishing attempts like the recent Office VoIP voicemail [...]

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11 01, 2022

Microsoft Exchange Server – January 2022 Exchange Server Security Updates

2022-01-18T10:05:20-05:00In The News, Microsoft Exchange|

January 2022 Exchange Server Security Updates Microsoft has released security updates for vulnerabilities found in: Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 11 Security Update 3 (KB5008631) Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 10 Security Update 4 (KB5008631) Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 22 Security Update 3 (KB5008631) Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 21 Security Update 4 (KB5008631) Exchange [...]

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4 01, 2022

Microsoft Releases Emergency Y2K22 Patch For On-Prem Exchange Server

2022-01-18T08:42:39-05:00Uncategorized|

As we all ushered in the New Year, a date check failure in Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 made it impossible for Exchange servers to accommodate the year 2022. The bug, dubbed 'the Y2K22 bug' prevented on-premise Microsoft Exchange servers from sending millions of emails. Fortunately, Microsoft was quick to act and has released an [...]

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21 12, 2021

Microsoft Exchange – Messageware Q4 2021 Newsletter

2022-01-18T10:11:25-05:00News|

It's December, and there is plenty of good news... Microsoft has not released any December Exchange Server CUs or SUs, Messageware Exchange Server Guard now secures more Exchange Servers than ever, and the holiday season is upon us! But while everything feels a little more upbeat this week, the second half of 2021 was undoubtedly challenging, with [...]

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