Tag: Microsoft
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical ASP.NET Core Flaw
Microsoft has released an emergency, out‑of‑band security update to fix a critical vulnerability in the widely used web framework ASP.NET Core, urging organisations to patch immediately. The flaw, tracked as CVE‑2026‑40372, affects the ASP.NET Core Data Protection cryptographic component and could allow unauthenticated attackers to forge authentication cookies and escalate privileges to the SYSTEM level. The vulnerability is rated 9.1 on the CVSS scale, reflecting...
Accenture: Indian Enterprises Accelerate AI Adoption to Build Business Resilience
Organizations in India are accelerating artificial intelligence adoption at scale, signalling a clear shift from AI experimentation to enterprise‑level deployment, according to Accenture’s latest research. The findings show that Indian enterprises are increasingly using AI as a lever to build resilience, strengthen governance, and redesign operating models, rather than just as a productivity‑enhancing pilot. Accenture’s Pulse of Change survey indicates that 69 per cent of...
90+ U.S. Governments Targeted via SharePoint Flaw
A widespread cyber campaign exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint has impacted over 90 state and local government entities in the United States, according to...
Microsoft Pushes for Continued Access to OpenAI Tech
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced negotiations with OpenAI to redefine the terms of its long-standing partnership, aiming to secure uninterrupted access to the AI...
Microsoft Links SharePoint Hack to Ransomware Spread
A critical server vulnerability first linked to cyber espionage has escalated into a ransomware threat, Microsoft disclosed this week. The company reported that attackers...
Over 100 Entities Compromised in Microsoft Server Breach
A previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft server software has been exploited in a widespread cyberattack, allowing threat actors to infiltrate nearly 100 organisations. The...
SharePoint Vulnerability Triggers Federal Security Breach
The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the agency overseeing America’s nuclear arsenal, was among several organisations affected by a recent cyberattack that exploited...
Microsoft Warns of SharePoint Server Exploits
Microsoft has warned government agencies and enterprises of an ongoing cyberattack campaign exploiting a vulnerability in on-premise SharePoint servers. The attack, which leverages a...
Microsoft Backs EU AI Act as Meta Opts Out
As the European Union rolls out its AI Act, tech companies are beginning to reveal their stance on the bloc’s regulatory framework. Microsoft has...
Microsoft’s Braga AI Chip Hits Production Roadblock
Microsoft’s ambitious push to develop its own custom AI chips has hit a major roadblock. The company’s next-generation Maia chip, code-named “Braga,” is now...
Microsoft May Exit Talks with OpenAI Over Future Stake
Microsoft is reportedly considering walking away from negotiations with OpenAI over the future of their high-stakes partnership, according to a Financial Times report. The...
Microsoft Offers Free Cybersecurity Aid to EU
Microsoft has announced a free cybersecurity programme for European governments in an effort to strengthen defenses against rising digital threats, including those involving artificial...
CrowdStrike, Microsoft Map 80+ Threat Actor Aliases
Cybersecurity leaders CrowdStrike and Microsoft have announced a strategic collaboration to harmonize the naming and tracking of cyber threat actors across platforms. The move...
Microsoft to Invest $400M in Swiss AI and Cloud
Microsoft has announced a $400 million investment to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in Switzerland. The initiative, revealed during a meeting between Swiss...
