CrowdStrike-Microsoft Threat Attribution Alliance
CrowdStrike and Microsoft have launched a joint initiative to align the way cyber threat actors are identified and tracked across the cybersecurity industry. This collaboration addresses longstanding confusion caused by each vendor using its own naming system for adversaries, making it difficult for defenders to coordinate responses. By creating a shared mapping system—described as a “Rosetta Stone” for threat intelligence—the companies aim to bridge differences without enforcing a universal naming standard.
The effort, led by analysts from both organizations, has already mapped more than 80 threat actor aliases, clarifying cases like Volt Typhoon (Microsoft) and VANGUARD PANDA (CrowdStrike) as references to the same Chinese state-sponsored actor. Similarly, Secret Blizzard and VENOMOUS BEAR have been confirmed as aliases for a single Russia-linked group. This alignment helps cyber defenders make faster, more informed decisions and unify intelligence across platforms.
The partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to prioritizing effective defense over competitive advantage. By inviting other cybersecurity vendors to contribute to the shared mapping resource, the initiative has the potential to serve as a central hub for cross-industry threat actor attribution—enhancing clarity and accelerating collective action against evolving cyber threats.
Sharma, Ray. 2025. “CrowdStrike, Microsoft Announced Cyber Threat Attribution Collaboration.” The Fast Mode. June 3.
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