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Political and human rights organizations receive unexpected protection from digital intrusions.
Microsoft has published a new Digital Defense Report on cyber threats emanating from states. According to the report, among the most vulnerable sectors of cyberattacks are IT, educational and research institutions, as well as government organizations. Groups associated with China, Iran and North Korea are especially active in this direction.
The report also highlights that non-governmental organizations such as think tanks and advocacy groups are the fourth most targeted by cyberattacks. These organizations often face attempts to interfere, especially in emerging democracies.
In response to increasing threats, Microsoft is expanding its efforts to protect democratic institutions in Africa. As part of its Democracy Forward initiative, the company announced the launch of Microsoft AccountGuard in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. This program aims to protect political, human rights, and think tanks from state-sponsored cyberattacks.
Microsoft AccountGuard provides free protection for Microsoft 365 users, adding an extra layer of security for online accounts. The service includes proactive notifications of potential threats, as well as incident consultations, so that organizations can quickly respond to threats. AccountGuard also covers employees' personal accounts, including Hotmail, Outlook, and Skype, which significantly reduces the risk to their data.
The company emphasizes that the implementation of AccountGuard is an important step in the fight against cyberattacks, which often target political and journalistic organizations. Microsoft also plans to expand the program to other countries on the continent, such as Ghana, providing greater access to advanced cybersecurity solutions.
In addition to protecting against cyberattacks, the service offers training materials and access to webinars, which helps organizations better understand threats and how to prevent them. For added security, Microsoft is partnering with companies such as Yubico and Quorum Cyber to provide even more robust authentication and incident response solutions.
The expansion of AccountGuard to the African market complements its presence in 36 countries around the world and underscores Microsoft's commitment to strengthening the protection of democratic institutions against next-generation threats.
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Microsoft has published a new Digital Defense Report on cyber threats emanating from states. According to the report, among the most vulnerable sectors of cyberattacks are IT, educational and research institutions, as well as government organizations. Groups associated with China, Iran and North Korea are especially active in this direction.
The report also highlights that non-governmental organizations such as think tanks and advocacy groups are the fourth most targeted by cyberattacks. These organizations often face attempts to interfere, especially in emerging democracies.
In response to increasing threats, Microsoft is expanding its efforts to protect democratic institutions in Africa. As part of its Democracy Forward initiative, the company announced the launch of Microsoft AccountGuard in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. This program aims to protect political, human rights, and think tanks from state-sponsored cyberattacks.
Microsoft AccountGuard provides free protection for Microsoft 365 users, adding an extra layer of security for online accounts. The service includes proactive notifications of potential threats, as well as incident consultations, so that organizations can quickly respond to threats. AccountGuard also covers employees' personal accounts, including Hotmail, Outlook, and Skype, which significantly reduces the risk to their data.
The company emphasizes that the implementation of AccountGuard is an important step in the fight against cyberattacks, which often target political and journalistic organizations. Microsoft also plans to expand the program to other countries on the continent, such as Ghana, providing greater access to advanced cybersecurity solutions.
In addition to protecting against cyberattacks, the service offers training materials and access to webinars, which helps organizations better understand threats and how to prevent them. For added security, Microsoft is partnering with companies such as Yubico and Quorum Cyber to provide even more robust authentication and incident response solutions.
The expansion of AccountGuard to the African market complements its presence in 36 countries around the world and underscores Microsoft's commitment to strengthening the protection of democratic institutions against next-generation threats.
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