Tag: microsoft
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Microsoft has accelerated its Microsoft quantum safe roadmap, warning that advances in quantum computing are bringing the transition to post-quantum cryptography closer than previously expected. The company now plans to migrate critical products and services to quantum-resistant encryption by 2029 while encouraging organizations to begin preparing immediately. The updated strategy reflects growing concerns that attackers…
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Microsoft has introduced Microsoft Teams bot protection that prevents unauthorized third-party bots from joining meetings without organizer approval. The new policy gives organizations greater control over AI assistants and automated applications while reducing the risk of malicious bots quietly accessing sensitive conversations. The company released the feature as part of its broader effort to strengthen…
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Microsoft has uncovered a sophisticated hotel phishing campaign targeting hospitality businesses across Europe and Asia. The attackers disguise malware as photo attachments and trick hotel employees into opening them. Once activated, the files install malware that gives cybercriminals long-term access to infected systems. Microsoft has not linked the activity to a known threat group, and…
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A Microsoft package attack has raised fresh concerns about software supply chain security after researchers discovered credential-stealing malware hidden inside dozens of the company’s open-source repositories. The incident affected projects hosted on GitHub and exposed developers to malicious code capable of harvesting passwords, authentication tokens, API keys, and other sensitive credentials. The attack targeted trusted…
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The Microsoft CoreUtils project is bringing familiar Linux command-line utilities directly to Windows environments. The initiative reflects Microsoft’s continued push to improve cross-platform development workflows and make Windows more attractive to developers who regularly work with Linux systems. The project focuses on introducing native implementations of widely used GNU Core Utilities into Windows. These tools…
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The Microsoft MFA outage confirmed by the company is affecting the My Sign-Ins platform and disrupting authentication-related services for some users. Customers have reported problems managing multi-factor authentication methods, updating security information, and accessing account recovery functions. Microsoft acknowledged the incident after users experienced failures involving identity and authentication services tied to Microsoft accounts and…
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Microsoft Dutch data operations have become the center of a growing debate in the Netherlands and across Europe. The discussion no longer focuses only on cloud computing and data centers. Policymakers, researchers, and digital rights groups are now raising concerns about digital sovereignty, energy consumption, and Europe’s dependence on American technology giants. At the same…
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Microsoft Claude Code costs reportedly became a major internal concern after heavy use of AI coding tools rapidly consumed planned budgets. Reports claim Microsoft scaled back internal access to Claude Code after token-based pricing caused AI expenses to rise far faster than expected. The situation highlights growing concerns surrounding enterprise AI adoption and the long-term…
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Microsoft is moving away from SMS-based authentication for personal accounts as part of its broader passwordless security strategy. The company plans to gradually phase out text-message verification codes used for sign-ins and account recovery across Microsoft services. Microsoft says SMS authentication no longer provides strong enough protection against modern cyber threats. Instead, the company wants…
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Payroll pirate attacks are targeting Microsoft employees in Canada through advanced phishing campaigns designed to hijack accounts. Attackers use deceptive login pages and session interception techniques to gain access without triggering standard security alerts. This campaign shows how threat actors are shifting toward direct financial theft by exploiting trusted workplace systems. Phishing pages capture credentials…