Microsoft

36 Articles & Coverage

Security

Sophisticated Business Email Compromise Campaigns Exploit Help Desk Channels For Microsoft 365 Data Theft

Threat actors are utilizing convincing fake IT support telephone calls to orchestrate widespread Microsoft 365 data theft and corporate extortion operations.

Eva Swa • Sep 8

Gaming

Microsoft Restructures Xbox Cloud Gaming With New Monthly Time Caps

Microsoft implements significant structural updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming, introducing hourly usage limits for subscribers across various tiers.

Naveen Kumar • Sep 8

Security

Malicious Software Installers Target Windows Users by Disabling Updates and Defender

An active global malware campaign exploits bogus software download portals to distribute installers that systematically cripple Windows Update and Microsoft Defender.

Eva Swa • Sep 3

Gaming

Microsoft Launches Limited Edition Halo Accessories For Xbox Anniversary

Discover Microsoft's latest Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection celebrating the iconic gaming franchise with special edition gear.

Toma genki • Aug 27

Gaming

Microsoft Launches Limited Edition Halo Accessories For Xbox Anniversary

Discover Microsoft's latest Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection celebrating the iconic gaming franchise with special edition gear.

Toma genki • Aug 27

Security

NovaCookies Campaigns Abuse Genuine Docusign Notifications to Steal Microsoft 365 Sessions

Cybersecurity researchers uncover NovaCookies an advanced adversary-in-the-middle phishing toolkit targeting Microsoft 365 sessions via legitimate Docusign notifications.

Rahmath Rafia • Aug 27

Infrastructure

Vercel Integrates Microsoft Ecosystem to Streamline Enterprise Data Pipelines

Vercel now offers managed connectors for Microsoft services, enabling developers to unify Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint data directly within their web applications.

Eva Swa • Aug 20

Security

Microsoft Uncovers Extensive Infrastructure Behind MacSync Stealer Attacks

Microsoft Defender experts have successfully mapped a vast network of domains used to distribute the MacSync info-stealer, impacting macOS users globally.

Eva Swa • Aug 20

Gaming

Microsoft Enhances Xbox Storage Management With Granular Save Data Control

A new Xbox console update empowers players with improved file management tools, allowing for precise control over cloud and local save data deletion.

Naveen Kumar • Aug 20

Gaming

Nostalgia Meets Engineering with the New DIY Original Xbox Kit

A new build-it-yourself project brings the iconic original Xbox design back to life, offering a deep dive into the engineering legacy of the classic console for enthusiasts and hardware hobbyists.

Naveen Kumar • Aug 20

Dev

How Artificial Intelligence Is Breathing New Life into Legacy Programming Languages

TypeScript creator Anders Hejlsberg explores how AI tools are stabilizing established programming languages through deterministic testing and massive code corpus analysis.

Eva Swa • Aug 18

Gaming

Microsoft Explores Strategic Collaboration Between Call of Duty and Halo Teams

Reports suggest Microsoft may leverage Activision Blizzard's expertise to support the future development of the legendary Halo franchise.

Naveen Kumar • Aug 18

Gadgets

Mastering the Xbox Refund Process for Digital Purchases

Navigate the complexities of Microsoft's Xbox digital game refund policy with this comprehensive guide on eligibility criteria, timeframes, and request procedures.

Toma genki • Aug 17

Gadgets

Microsoft Retires Mico as Copilot Shifts Toward Minimalism

Microsoft is officially retiring the animated Mico character from Copilot voice mode as it refocuses the assistant on a clean and streamlined user interface.

Toma genki • Aug 14

Security

ShieldBreak Proof of Concept Exposes Critical Microsoft Defender Vulnerability

Security researchers have unveiled a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender that could grant unauthorized SYSTEM-level access, sparking urgent security warnings.

Rahmath Rafia • Aug 14

Security

Lazarus Group Weaponizes Windows Zero-Day to Escalate Privileges and Deploy Stealthy Backdoor

The notorious Lazarus Group is actively exploiting a Windows zero-day vulnerability to achieve system-level privileges and install persistent malware.

Rahmath Rafia • Aug 14

Security

Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability Triggers Active Exploitation Wave Following Public Proof of Concept Release

Cybersecurity teams must prioritize patching SharePoint environments as attackers actively weaponize a recently disclosed authentication bypass vulnerability.

Rahmath Rafia • Aug 14

Microsoft Consolidates Copilot Ecosystem into One Unified Intelligent App

Microsoft is streamlining its generative AI strategy by merging its consumer and enterprise Copilot applications into a single, cohesive experience.

Kiran Arya Mazar • Aug 14

Microsoft and NASA Combine Satellite Intelligence for Disaster Mapping

How high-resolution satellite imagery and AI models are enabling rapid, accurate damage assessment in the wake of catastrophic seismic events.

Christina Phoebe • Aug 14

Microsoft Consolidates Copilot Strategy to Streamline Consumer and Enterprise AI

Microsoft is radically simplifying its Copilot product architecture by merging distinct app silos and sunsetting underperforming features like Mico and AI generated podcasts.

Toma genki • Aug 14

Startups

Microsoft Teams Users Must Update App Immediately to Maintain Calendar Connectivity

Microsoft is warning users that outdated versions of the Teams application will lose critical calendar functionality, requiring a prompt update to stay synchronized.

Christina Phoebe • Aug 5

Gaming

Xbox Game Pass Rotation Clears Four Titles From Library This August

Microsoft continues its monthly subscription service refresh as Xbox Game Pass prepares to remove four distinct titles from its catalog.

Naveen Kumar • Aug 5

Gaming

Global Xbox Series X and S Price Hikes Are Now Live

Microsoft has officially implemented widespread price adjustments for the Xbox Series hardware, impacting consumers across major international markets.

Toma genki • Aug 5

Gaming

Xbox Global Price Adjustment Policy Takes Full Effect

Microsoft has implemented widespread price increases for the Xbox Series X and S consoles across several key global markets, marking a shift in hardware pricing strategy.

Toma genki • Aug 4

Infrastructure

Microsoft Unifies AI Ecosystem into Single Super App Interface

Microsoft is consolidating its fragmented AI portfolio into a singular super app, fundamentally altering how enterprise users interact with agent-based workflows.

Eva Swa • Aug 4

Infrastructure

Architecting AI Systems With Skills Versus Sub Agents

Azure developers face a crucial design choice when structuring AI systems: opting for specialized skills or robust sub agents to handle complex reasoning tasks.

Eva Swa • Aug 4

Infrastructure

Microsoft Delivers Agent Framework Harness to General Availability

Microsoft has reached general availability for its Agent Framework and Hosted Agents, streamlining how enterprises build and deploy autonomous AI agents.

Eva Swa • Aug 4

Infrastructure

TypeScript 7.0 Debuts with Go Powered Compiler for Drastic Build Performance Gains

Microsoft introduces TypeScript 7.0, featuring a native Go compiler that delivers a 10x improvement in build speeds for large scale enterprise projects.

Eva Swa • Aug 3

Gadgets

Microsoft Escalates Xbox Hardware Pricing Across European Markets

Microsoft introduces significant price hikes for Xbox consoles across Europe and the UK, signaling a shift in regional hardware margins.

Toma genki • Aug 3

Microsoft Expands AI Compute Strategy With High Performance AMD GPU Clusters

Microsoft is diversifying its AI infrastructure by deploying large scale compute clusters powered by AMD hardware to support massive model training requirements.

Kiran Arya Mazar • Jul 21

Hardening the Hyper-Scale Perimeter: Inside Microsoft's AI-Driven Security Architecture

Microsoft is transitioning from reactive patch management to an automated, AI-augmented security posture under its Secure Future Initiative.

Toma genki • Jul 17

OpenAI Reaffirms Enterprise Dominance with GPT-5.6 Integration into Microsoft Copilot

Despite persistent industry speculation regarding a potential rift, OpenAI and Microsoft are doubling down on their technical partnership with the deployment of GPT-5.6.

Deebika Sivaperumal • Jul 14

Security

BitLocker Under Fire: ATM Networks Face Systematic Vulnerability

Critical cryptographic implementation flaws in Microsoft’s disk encryption wrappers are exposing global ATM fleets to sophisticated physical and remote exploitation.

Eva Swa • Jul 13

Security

Architecting Resilience: Microsoft’s SFI Evolution Amidst Evolving Threat Vectors

An analysis of the July 2026 Secure Future Initiative progress report, highlighting the transition toward AI-native security posture and hardened infrastructure.

Rahmath Rafia • Jul 13

Microsoft Elevates Copilot Architecture With GPT-5.6 Integration

Microsoft shifts its M365 Copilot stack to GPT-5.6, delivering granular logic improvements and reduced inference latency for enterprise productivity.

Deebika Sivaperumal • Jul 12

OpenAI Reinforces Microsoft Alliance as GPT-5.6 Becomes the Default Brain Behind Copilot 365

OpenAI has positioned GPT-5.6 as the preferred model powering Microsoft 365 Copilot, signaling that the companies' AI partnership remains intact despite growing speculation that Microsoft is reducing its dependence on OpenAI technology. The move arrives as both firms pursue increasingly independent AI strategies.

Rahmath Rafia • Jul 10