Microsoft has seized several fraudulent websites and halted their operations after identifying that they were part of a criminal enterprise operating out of Vietnam. The organization, known as Storm-1152, created fraudulent Microsoft accounts to sell to cybercriminals, generating millions in illicit earnings. Microsoft’s actions highlight the growing role private-sector companies are playing in cybersecurity enforcement. Experts believe the seizure will disrupt the criminals’ operations, at least temporarily, and will serve as a deterrent for other cybercriminal groups.

Hackers Leveraging Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer Mode to Gain Access to Users’ Devices
The cybersecurity landscape witnessed a concerning development as threat actors discovered a novel attack vector targeting Microsoft Edge’s Internet Explorer mode functionality. This sophisticated campaign