Microsoft bans cryptomining in Azure
Microsoft Azure will only allow mining for crypto if written permission is granted by the company......»»
Microsoft: DDoS defense error amplified attack on Azure, leading to outage
A DDoS attack that started on Tuesday has made a number of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services temporarily inaccessible, the company has confirmed. Microsoft’s mitigation statement on the Azure status history page Microsoft Azure, 365 ou.....»»
Copilot Pro: how to use Microsoft’s advanced AI sidekick
Get ready to transform Copilot Pro from a helpful tool to a productivity powerhouse!.....»»
Microsoft services just suffered yet another global IT outage
Microsoft's services suffer yet another outage not too long after the CrowdStrike faulty update caused a massive global IT outage......»»
Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin
Create new group called "ESX Admins" and ESXi automatically gives it admin rights. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is urging users of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor to take immediate action to ward off ongoing attac.....»»
Greece bans sheep transport as new plague cases found
Greece's agriculture ministry on Monday banned the transport of sheep and goats around the country as a highly contagious ruminants plague surfaced in more areas following a July 11 outbreak......»»
Microsoft 365 users targeted by phishers abusing Microsoft Forms
There has been an uptick in phishing campaigns leveraging Microsoft Forms this month, aiming to trick targets into sharing their Microsoft 365 login credentials. A malicious Microsoft form (Source: Perception Point) Malicious forms leading to phishin.....»»
Browsing your Android phone’s files on Windows 11 just got a lot easier
Microsoft is testing out a new Windows 11 feature that will make browsing files on your Android phone a lot easier and straightforward. The post Browsing your Android phone’s files on Windows 11 just got a lot easier appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Grab a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $19.97
The Windows 11 Pro sale price of $19.97 delivers an 89% discount off retail, but the deal is valid for a limited time only.Get Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97.If you're looking for a cheap Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license to use on a testing or gaming.....»»
Week in review: CrowdStrike-triggered outage insights, recovery, and measuring cybersecurity ROI
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft releases tool to speed up recovery of systems borked by CrowdStrike update By now, most people are aware of – or have been personally af.....»»
Microsoft considers surprising change to prevent future outages
Microsoft wants to follow in Apple's footsteps to prevent the CrowdStrike outage from happening again, but it's easier said than done......»»
Windows might need to become more like Macs to prevent future outages
Microsoft wants to follow in Apple's footsteps to prevent the CrowdStrike outage from happening again, but it's easier said than done......»»
97% of CrowdStrike systems are back online; Microsoft suggests Windows changes
Kernel access gives security software a lot of power, but not without problems. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) CrowdStrik.....»»
Microsoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access......»»
Ahead of Apple Intelligence launch, Apple agrees to AI safety guidelines established by Biden administration
Apple has joined other tech giants like OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft in agreeing to a set of voluntary AI safety rules established by the Biden administration (via Bloomberg). The safeguards are a first step in the US government hav.....»»
Microsoft has a better take on AI search than Google
Bing has previewed its version of an AI-powered search engine -- and it looks pretty promising......»»
This 512GB Xbox Series S/X storage expansion is on sale this week
Add more storage to Microsoft's consoles with the 512GB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for the Xbox Series X and S. From $110, it's $90 from B&H Photo Video......»»
Microsoft Copilot: how to use this powerful AI assistant
Dive in to unlock the full potential of Microsoft's Copilot and transform the way you work......»»
What is Microsoft 365? Here’s the cloud software suite, explained
Here are the main things you need to know about the Microsoft 365 productivity suite......»»
Microsoft is bringing generative search to Bing
It looks like Microsoft is powering up its Bing search by introducing generative AI capabilities that will challenge Google head on. The post Microsoft is bringing generative search to Bing appeared first on Phandroid. For the longest time.....»»
Microsoft Copilot is fairly relaxed about trademark use
While AI is under attack from copying existing works without permission, the industry could end up getting into more legal trouble over trademarks.Images created by Microsoft's CopilotThe rise in interest in generative AI has also led to an increase.....»»