Microsoft

Microsoft is an American multinational technology company founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. Its flagship products include the Windows operating system, Office productivity suite, Azure cloud services, and Surface hardware. Known for driving innovation in software and hardware, Microsoft has a significant impact on personal and business computing worldwide. It is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

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Microsoft GoAnywhere Flaw Fuels Ransomware Attacks

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-10035) in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT platform is being exploited by ransomware attackers, allowing remote access without user…

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Artificial Intelligence

$4.5M Bounty: Zeroday Cloud Hacking Contest

The Zeroday Cloud hacking competition, backed by Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft, offers a $4.5 million prize pool for discovering…

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Artificial Intelligence

Bot Farms: The Hidden Architecture of Disinformation

Bot farms are central to modern disinformation, manipulating public opinion, influencing elections, and eroding trust in democratic institutions through automated…

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Xbox Email Hints Game Pass Price Hike Excludes Some Users

Some existing Xbox Game Pass subscribers in specific countries are exempt from recent price increases, allowing them to renew at…

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Microsoft GoAnywhere Bug Fuels Medusa Ransomware Attacks

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-10035) in Fortra's GoAnywhere platform allows unauthenticated attackers to execute remote code, prompting urgent patching and removal…

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AI & Tech

GitHub Migrates to Microsoft Azure Cloud

GitHub is migrating its entire platform to Microsoft Azure over the next two years to address data center capacity constraints…

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AI & Tech

The AI Mistake Tesla Already Made With Robots

Businesses replacing human customer service with AI risk alienating customers and damaging brand reputation, as seen in cases like Tesla's…

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Game Pass Cost Xbox $300 Million in Call of Duty Sales

Microsoft lost an estimated $300 million in Call of Duty sales last fiscal year due to the game's immediate availability…

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Microsoft Denies Rumor of Xbox Next-Gen Hardware Cancellation

Microsoft has denied rumors of canceling next-generation Xbox hardware, confirming ongoing investment in first-party consoles and devices, including a partnership…

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Cybersecurity

Pentiment, Other Games Pulled From Steam Amid Unity Security Flaw

A security flaw in Unity game engine versions from 2017.1 onward has led to the temporary removal of several popular…

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Xbox Game Pass Loses Purchase Discounts, Adds Rewards Points

Microsoft has eliminated the 10% discount on DLC and in-game currency for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, replacing it with…

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Misinformation Code: Fact or Fiction?

The Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation is undergoing a major review by the Digital Industry Group (Digi),…

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Microsoft Unveils New Bing Places for Business

Microsoft has launched a redesigned Bing Places for Business platform at bing.com/forbusiness, introducing a new recommendation tool and improved import…

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Artificial Intelligence

$4.5M Prize: New Cloud Hacking Challenge Opens

Wiz, AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft have launched the Zeroday.Cloud hacking competition with a $4.5 million prize pool to uncover…

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Microsoft Forced to Deny Next Xbox Cancellation Rumors

Microsoft has officially denied rumors of canceling its next-generation Xbox console, reaffirming its commitment to developing future first-party hardware and…

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Windows 11’s Dark Mode Just Got a Major File Explorer Upgrade

Microsoft has updated Windows 11 to fix dark mode inconsistencies in File Explorer dialogs, ensuring they match the system theme…

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AI & Tech

Mastering GenAI: Innovate Without the Risk

Global business leaders are embracing generative AI for its transformative potential and significant returns, with 78% of organizations using AI…

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Video Game Prices Are Soaring and Confusing Shoppers

Modern gaming has become complex and costly, with consumers facing confusing subscription tiers, frequent price hikes, and upgrade paths that…

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Microsoft to Launch Free, Ad-Supported Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft is developing a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, enabling users to stream games they own and access…

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Microsoft Ends Nonprofit Ad Grants in December

Microsoft is ending its Ads for Social Impact grant program, which provided free advertising credits to nonprofits, with final grants…

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