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Microsoft Opens Windows 10 ESU Enrollments to Orgs

Businesses trying to extend the life of their Windows 10 devices can now begin appealing Microsoft for the privilege.

Microsoft Readies Multiple Security Updates in Name of Windows 'Resiliency'

Seven months after unveiling its Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), Microsoft on Thursday announced a raft of new and upcoming security capabilities.

Microsoft Leads Cloud Hyperscalers in AI-Heavy Security Analytics Field

With security analytics steadily becoming more AI-driven, Microsoft stands alone as the leading cloud hyperscaler owing to its advanced AI capabilities and long-term roadmap, according to the findings of a recent Forrester paper.

New Reports Identify Traits of Enterprise AI Leaders and Laggards

A pair of new research reports aim to distinguish what separates enterprise AI leaders from those falling behind, spotlighting characteristics that help companies achieve better business outcomes from their AI investments.

IBM Debuts Integrated Platform for Governing and Securing Enterprise AI Agents

IBM has launched a new software stack aimed squarely at enterprise IT teams tasked with managing the complex governance and security challenges posed by autonomous AI systems.

Microsoft Bolsters Defender for Office 365 with ICES Ecosystem for Integrated E-mail Security

Microsoft has introduced a new vendor ecosystem for Microsoft Defender for Office 365, expanding its Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) strategy through open APIs and tighter integration with third-party solutions.

Widespread Entra ID Account Takeover Campaign Detected Using Open Source Tool

Security researchers at Calif.-based Proofpoint have uncovered a large-scale account takeover campaign aimed at Microsoft Entra ID environments.

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Microsoft June Patch Tuesday: Zero-Day WebDAV Fix Highlights Smaller Batch

Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday is here with fixes for 66 vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, including one actively exploited zero-day, one publicly disclosed zero-day flaw and a set of unpatched Office flaws that security researchers say could be far more dangerous than the numbers suggest.

OpenAI Exposes Cloud-Based Threat Campaigns Fueled by Malicious AI Use

OpenAI is ramping up its efforts to identify and disrupt the misuse of artificial intelligence in cybercrime, social engineering, and influence operations, particularly those targeting or operating through cloud infrastructure.

Microsoft Taps Linkedin CEO Ryan Roslansky To Oversee Productivity Software

LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky will take on added responsibilities at Microsoft, the company an-nounced Wednesday.

Exchange Online's Message Trace Feature Hits General Availability

Microsoft announced the general availability of its redesigned Message Trace feature for Exchange Online, marking the completion of a long process that started with the first preview in 2023 and recently shown off in its final public preview.

Microsoft Opens Teams Phone to Custom Call Workflows

Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of Teams Phone with a new extensibility preview that allows organizations to build and integrate custom call workflows using Azure Communication Services (ACS).

Microsoft To Sunset Password Autofill in Authenticator App Starting in June

Microsoft plans to begin retiring the password autofill feature in its Authenticator app next month, as part of its broader shift toward more secure, passwordless sign-in methods.

Microsoft Expands Azure AI and Integration with Voice, Search and Indexing Tools

Microsoft revealed a set of updates to its Azure platform during the Build 2025 conference aimed at improving dev access to AI-powered voice agents, document indexing and vector search integration.

Microsoft Build: Copilot Tuning and Model Context Protocol Expand AI Agent Development

At this year's Build conference, Microsoft unveiled a major expansion of its agent-based AI platform, highlighting new tools to securely build, customize and orchestrate intelligent agents across Microsoft 365 and Windows.

Microsoft Unveils Secure, Scalable Future for AI Agents at Build 2025

Microsoft placed AI agents at the center of its annual developer-focused Build 2025 event, taking place this week on the campus of Microsoft in Redmond, Wash.

Microsoft Highlights Domain Controllers as Prime Ransomware Targets

Microsoft is reinforcing warnings about the critical role Active Directory (AD) domain controllers play in large-scale ransomware attacks, aligning with U.S. government advisories on the persistent threat of AD compromise.

7 Zero-Day Flaws Addressed in Microsoft's May Security Patch

Microsoft's May security update arrived on Tuesday, featuring flaw fixes for five zero-day vulnerabilities and a total patch load of 71 bulletins.

Espionage Group Exploits Zero-Day in Output Messenger Targeting Kurdish Forces

A new report by the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team has provided details on an espionage group based out of Turkey that has been exploiting a zero-day flaw in Output Messenger to target military personnel in Iraq.

Microsoft Marks First World Passkey Day with Push for Passwordless Future

Microsoft celebrated the first-ever "World Passkey Day" on Thursday by doubling down on its commitment to a passwordless future, joining dozens of other tech leaders in the FIDO Alliance's Passkey Pledge.

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