Microsoft unifies hacker names for faster cyberattack response

Microsoft and other security firms are collaborating to create a unified naming system for tracking malicious hacking groups, aiming to streamline cyberattack responses. This initiative, involving Microsoft, Crowdstrike, Google's Mandiant, and Palo Alto Networks, will standardize names for over 130 groups, using weather-themed suffixes based on geographic location, like "Typhoon" for Chinese groups. The goal is to improve efficiency and clarity. The current lack of a unified naming system can hinder analysis and delay responses to cyberattacks. The new system will provide a reference guide for security experts, businesses, and vendors.