Microsoft extends AccountGuard service to healthcare orgs during COVID-19

Microsoft has expanded its AccountGuard security service program to help healthcare organizations protect against cyber attacks from nation-states. The service is now available to hospitals, care facilities, clinics, labs, researchers, and more in the healthcare industry. AccountGuard monitors threat actors targeting enterprise mailboxes and personal email accounts, notify organizations of attacks, and provide guidance to combat them. This extension aims to protect healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.