Microsoft Fox Tempest takedown targets certificate abuse

May 21, 2026 - 02:15
Microsoft Fox Tempest takedown targets certificate abuse
Microsoft’s Microsoft Fox Tempest takedown targeted a part of cybercrime that usually stays out of sight: the service layer that makes malware look trustworthy. By disrupting Fox Tempest, seizing infrastructure, and revoking more than 1,000 code-signing certificates, Microsoft moved against a system that allegedly helped hackers dress malicious files up as legitimate software. That mattered...

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