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Microsoft warns of a 32% surge in identity hacks, mainly driven by stolen passwords

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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2024-50623
Unauthenticated RCE via Unrestricted File Upload in Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, LexiCom
9.899%KEVRansomware
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Hackers are increasingly using stolen identities to breach organizations, impersonating employees or contractors before stealing data and launching ransomware, according to new research. Microsoft’s 85-page Digital Defense Report 2025 covers dozens of pertinent cybersecurity issues including ransomware, nation-state attacks, AI and more.

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