Search
Articles · 27
Microsoft discloses CVE-2026-83947 in Azure Event Grid
Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2026-83947, a CVSS 7.7 HIGH spoofing vulnerability in Azure Event Grid caused by missing authorization. Microsoft says it has already fully mitigated the cloud-service flaw and customers have nothing to do.
Critical CVE-2026-77900 Hits Microsoft Azure App Service for Linux
A critical vulnerability CVE-2026-77900 affects Microsoft Azure App Service for Linux with a CVSS score of 9.8. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute code over the network. Microsoft says it has already fully mitigated the flaw; no customer action is needed.
Critical CVE-2026-88131 hits Microsoft Dataverse with remote code execution
Microsoft Dataverse is affected by critical vulnerability CVE-2026-88131, which allows remote code execution. The flaw scores 9.8 on CVSS; Microsoft says it has already fully mitigated it and customers have nothing to patch.
First Nvidia RTX Spark laptops range from $2,599 to nearly $7,000
The first laptops built on Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, from Microsoft, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and MSI, start at $2,599 and climb to $6,999.99 for a maxed-out Asus ProArt P16 with 128GB of unified memory, The Verge reports. The first models ship as early as October 16.
Meta and Microsoft Slash Employee Claude AI Spending
Meta and Microsoft are cutting employee use of Anthropic’s Claude AI and directing staff toward their own coding tools, The Information reported. The changes reflect tighter internal AI budgets while customer access to Claude through Microsoft platforms continues to expand.
Microsoft preparing local MAI-Code-1.1-Flash for high-end PCs
Microsoft has introduced a local edition of MAI-Code-1.1-Flash that runs on Windows PCs without server access. The model requires substantial memory and is coming to GitHub Copilot in experimental preview by the end of October, starting with Nvidia RTX Spark PCs.
Microsoft opens Surface Laptop Ultra preorders and pushes AI agents deeper into Windows
At its Windows and Surface event, Microsoft opened preorders for the $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra and the $5,999 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, and said Copilot will be able to use files and act across Windows in the coming months.
NVIDIA, Microsoft Open RTX Spark Preorders and Push AI Agents on Windows PCs
NVIDIA and Microsoft opened RTX Spark preorders and made Microsoft Execution Containers generally available at the Windows AI and Surface event, aimed at running AI agents on Windows PCs. RTX Spark laptops, first introduced in June, are on preorder today with up to 128 GB unified memory and one petaflop of AI compute, shipping October 16.
Microsoft is giving Copilot access to your Windows files and the power to act on them
Microsoft says Copilot on Copilot+ PCs will be able to use files and recent activity on your PC, take actions across Windows, and tap local AI models, with your permission. The features are expected to start rolling out in the coming months.
Windows 11 Insider Builds Add Updated Search and Battery Widget
Microsoft released new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to Beta and Experimental channels on October 7. The updates introduce a redesigned Windows Search with inline actions and a Battery Status widget.
Microsoft introduces Magnetic Connect charging for Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft announced Magnetic Connect, a magnetic USB-C charging solution for the Surface Laptop Ultra that keeps the port's video and data functions. The laptop starts at $2,599 and begins shipping October 16.
Microsoft Turns Windows Task Bar Search Into AI Chatbot This Fall
Microsoft will turn the Windows Task Bar search menu into a chatbot interface this fall that handles thousands of actions through typed commands. The redesign lets users control settings, access Copilot and send messages without separate apps.
Microsoft shows hybrid AI running large models locally on Windows
Microsoft demonstrated hybrid intelligence on Windows that runs AI models from 70 billion to 284 billion parameters locally. The approach keeps data on-device, supports offline use, and switches to cloud models for heavier tasks.
Surface Laptop Ultra will launch October 16 starting at $2,599
Microsoft has set an October 16 launch date for the Surface Laptop Ultra with pricing from $2,599. The RTX Spark-powered laptop targets premium creative, gaming, and AI workloads.
Surface RTX Spark Dev Box opens preorder at $5,999
Microsoft’s Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is available for preorder at $5,999 with November shipping. The Nvidia-powered mini PC targets developers running local AI models exceeding 120B parameters.
Xbox CEO Sharma Says Gaming Unit Is Not for Sale
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has denied reports that Microsoft is considering selling or spinning out its gaming business. The statement follows June restructuring plans that include up to 3,200 layoffs during the 2027 financial year.
Xbox Mythic Achievements roll out to Insiders, retroactive to Xbox 360
Microsoft has rolled out Mythic Achievements to Xbox Insiders, awarding them retroactively for completed games as far back as the Xbox 360. The new system includes a Gaming tab that organizes progress and lets users compare with friends.
Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 2026 Update as Small Enablement Package
Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows 11 version 26H2 as a small enablement package. The update resets support timelines and offers no exclusive new features for users already on recent versions.
Microsoft Outlook Flaw CVE-2026-100208 Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Microsoft Office Outlook has an integer overflow flaw, CVE-2026-100208, that could let an unauthorized attacker run code over a network. Microsoft scores it 7.5 (High), and an attack needs user interaction.
CISA Adds Microsoft SharePoint Code Injection Flaw CVE-2026-65660 to KEV
CISA added CVE-2026-65660, a Microsoft SharePoint code injection vulnerability, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 25, with a federal deadline of September 28. The flaw could let an authorized attacker execute code over a network and carries a Microsoft CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8.
Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 12-inch and Laptop 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 Plus
Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 Plus at the Snapdragon Summit, citing up to 95% faster on-device AI and 18% better battery efficiency. The devices maintain prior form factors while adding features such as Ink Canvas and a recycled-content enclosure, with the Pro model priced from $1149.99 and shipping October 13.
Microsoft Sets October 7 Windows and Surface Event With Nadella and Jensen Huang
Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event in San Francisco on October 7, 2026, framed as a conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the PC. CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows and Surface lead Pavan Davuluri are expected to appear. Coverage is set for 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.
Microsoft Edge Use-After-Free Flaw CVE-2026-85893 Rated High Severity
Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2026-85893, a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Edge that could let an attacker elevate privileges from Low to Medium Integrity Level after a user visits a malicious page and performs two tap gestures. The flaw affects versions prior to 153.0.4234.32 and is rated CVSS 8.8, though exploitation is assessed as unlikely.
Microsoft AI Opens Six-Week Consultation on Humanist Code of Conduct for MAI Models
Microsoft AI released a draft Humanist AI Code of Conduct for MAI models on September 14, 2026, opening six weeks of public feedback. The company says the draft puts people first, keeps models interruptible and auditable, sets Absolute Constraints on weapons, offensive cyber, and mass manipulation, and will be revised later in 2026 to guide 2027 training — current models are not trained on it yet.
1,900 Blizzard Workers Ratify First Union Contract
Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers have ratified their first union contract with Microsoft, requiring bargaining over AI use and adding recall rights plus extra severance after layoffs. The deal sets potential new standards for video game industry labor agreements at a time of widespread job cuts.
Windows 10 1607 DHCP Server Hit by CVSS 8.0 Vulnerability
Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-69412, an 8.0-rated stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server that lets an authenticated attacker execute code over an adjacent network, affecting Windows 10 1607. Patches are available while exploitation remains unlikely with no known attacks reported.
Windows Biometric Service CVE-2026-69298 Allows Local Privilege Elevation
Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-69298, an integer overflow in Windows Biometric Service that lets an authorized local attacker elevate to SYSTEM privileges with a CVSS score of 7.8. The patch is available now for affected Windows versions including Windows 10 Version 1607.
From the feed · 60
Up to five additional users on Microsoft 365 Family plans will share Copilot and AI features alongside Office apps and OneDrive storage. The change also applies to Premium subscribers.
Indian tech giants are reportedly shrugging off revisions to the US skilled visa program. Microsoft has denied the fraud and abuse allegations that prompted the changes.
US government accused Microsoft of replacing American workers with foreign indentured servants, then awarded Satya Nadella a medal.
Microsoft advises organizations to begin testing certificate ecosystems now ahead of post-quantum authentication. Its PQC TLS Pilot Program is intended to support that preparation.
Microsoft has started testing a redesigned Windows Search built on WinUI 3. "This new Windows Search experience is built for speed," says corporate vice president Anshul Rawat.
Nscale doubled its Bellevue engineering hub lease to 46,000 square feet before the space opens in 2027. The expansion follows a $2B funding round and targets a hiring push led by former Microsoft AI executive Nidhi Chappell.
The US suspended its visa program for tech firms including Microsoft. The move affects hiring at multiple large employers without an announced timeline for resumption.
Microsoft's new magnetic USB-C charger for the Surface Laptop Ultra is drawing company excitement but little reviewer enthusiasm. The design reportedly adds convenience without addressing core charging limitations.
Microsoft replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B hires at a 1.5-to-1 ratio, the Trump administration said in suspending the company from its green card sponsorship program.
Microsoft Graph file APIs will stop returning pre-authenticated tempauth URLs on April 1, 2027. Requests must authenticate with Microsoft Entra ID access tokens instead.
10 AI companies including Amazon, Google, Microsoft and OpenAI agreed to personal data handling changes after ICO scrutiny. The watchdog says further questions remain.
Microsoft Teams will soon support third-party deepfake detection tools along with impersonation protection in meetings. The update targets real-time verification of participants.
Leaked gameplay footage from the cancelled Perfect Dark reboot has surfaced online. The project was in development at The Initiative before Microsoft's 2025 cuts.
The next Gears of War won't take seven years to make, The Coalition's studio head said while addressing questions on layoffs. The Microsoft-owned studio largely avoided the wider Xbox cuts aimed at restoring profitability.
2027 is when Call of Duty support arrives on Microsoft's new Arm-based RTX Spark PCs. Hundreds of other games launch compatible at day one.
Microsoft's FORGE Lab is extending its vulnerability research methods from Windows to the Linux kernel. The work yields three lessons on frontier AI exposure.
The Dutch tax office will shift email and calendars to an on-premises setup in 2027, dropping Microsoft 365 in favor of European open source tools.
Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang take the stage at Microsoft's Windows and Surface event. Details are expected on the Surface Laptop Ultra and NVIDIA RTX Spark.
Footage of Microsoft's Perfect Dark reboot, announced in 2020 and cancelled in 2025, has surfaced online. The clips show early development builds from the long-shelved project.
Microsoft has mapped out the full lifecycle stages for Azure virtual machines, from provisioning through retirement and deletion. No dates or transition windows were included.
Xbox boss Asha Sharma told employees that Project Helix will be part of a "family" of next-gen devices, some built by Microsoft and others by partners.
Microsoft is adding .msix and .msixbundle files to Outlook's blocked attachment list. The move extends the client's existing restrictions on executable formats.
Classic Outlook is showing stale search results for moved messages, with clicks triggering errors while Microsoft develops a fix. Windows Desktop Search remains the workaround.
Two Nikkei employee email accounts were breached, one used to send thousands of phishing emails over the weekend. The Japanese publisher disclosed the incidents involving Microsoft and Google accounts.
Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta are supporting record stock levels even as Treasury yields climb, Jim Cramer said.
tenfold's free Community Edition now includes shared content governance and real-time event auditing for organizations under 150 users. The updates target Microsoft 365 sharing controls and identity activity tracking.
Microsoft confirmed that its September 2026 KB5124010 Windows 11 preview update crashes games and apps using AC-3 Dolby Digital audio decoding.
Up to 2 GB less RAM could be used by Windows 11 26H2 on certain PCs, measurements show. Microsoft has not announced any such reduction.
Microsoft plans to map the ~ key in Windows 11 as a File Explorer shortcut for jumping to common folders. The change targets quicker navigation without menu clicks.
Three day one Xbox Game Pass titles are confirmed for October 6-8. Microsoft has made no broader October lineup announcements in recent weeks.
The Coalition says it is "proud to be one of Xbox's main titles" with Gears of War: E-Day as Microsoft refocuses on exclusivity.
CVE-2026-96940 scores CVSS 8.8 in Microsoft Exchange Server. The authorization flaw permits authenticated attackers to elevate privileges over the network with low complexity, carrying high impact to confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Microsoft released new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to the Beta and Experimental channels on 2 October 2026.
Microsoft holds a Windows, Surface and AI event on October 7. The NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra is the one confirmed topic.
By October 2026, Microsoft will extend Advanced Shader Delivery to all Nvidia RTX cards. The feature, previously limited to AMD and Qualcomm chips, enables near-instant load times.
Over 13 million followers on Microsoft's X account saw it hijacked Thursday in a crypto pump-and-dump scheme promoting a token.
Microsoft's MAI-Transcribe-2-Streaming model ranks number one in accuracy on the Artificial Analysis benchmark for live speech transcription in 60 languages. It launched alongside two new text-to-speech models.
Microsoft says threat actors are outpacing defenders in early AI adoption, using the tools to accelerate vulnerability discovery, malware development, and post-compromise activity. Security teams are struggling to match the pace.
Microsoft's $75.4 billion Activision deal reportedly included canceling a dedicated cloud gaming Xbox controller. A company spokesperson denied the move stemmed from regulatory concessions.
Satya Nadella pitched Copilot as the "OS for work" to enterprise leaders at a private event last week. Microsoft is folding in coding tools, agent features, and the full Office suite for the first time.
Microsoft published its 2026 Digital Defense Report, mapping a security environment that continues to grow more interconnected. The post outlines evolving threat patterns across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
Government agencies accounted for 27% of observed cyber threat activity in 2026, up from 17% in 2025, making the sector the most targeted according to Microsoft's Digital Defense Report.
Microsoft reportedly detected attackers probing a Zimbra mail server flaw weeks before the bug received a CVE. The activity occurred ahead of any public disclosure.
15 hours per month will cap Game Pass cloud gaming on 2020 Samsung TVs after November 3, 2026, when Microsoft withdraws the Xbox app.
Microsoft begins removing Exchange Web Services access from tenants today, with no exceptions after April.
With Gears of War: E-Day due next week, staff at The Coalition reportedly fear Microsoft's next round of cuts will hit jobs and bonuses.
Microsoft now enables Windows settings backup and restore by default on all Entra-joined and hybrid-joined devices running Windows 11 26H2. The change applies automatically after the upgrade.
Microsoft began disabling Exchange Web Services by default in Exchange Online today. Apple Mail and Calendar on Mac will lose sync for Microsoft 365 accounts that still rely on the protocol.
Azure maintenance disrupted hybrid clouds, VPNs, and VMware services, with Microsoft still unsure of the root cause.
$42 million in-kind contribution from Microsoft gives the University of Washington's Global Innovation Exchange a permanent, rent-free home on the company's campus, placing students and researchers alongside industry teams.
A 16-year-old researcher exploited a Microsoft bug to gain admin access across databases holding 17.3 trillion rows.
Microsoft's deal for Hideo Kojima's Physint is reportedly substantially below the typical cost to develop a premium Xbox game.
Microsoft executive Charles Lamanna says most business software will run behind AI agents rather than in front of users, eroding apps' pricing power and customer loyalty.
Seven years after its last new mobile title, Microsoft Casual Games launches Microsoft Jewel on iOS and Android as its fifth app in the lineup, adding Xbox achievements and Game Pass benefits.
Asha Sharma stated that Xbox is not for sale, addressing speculation Microsoft is streamlining its gaming business ahead of a possible spin-off. The division already looks markedly different than it did a year ago.
Microsoft tracks exploitation of CVE-2026-73570, an unauthenticated command injection flaw in internet-facing Zimbra mail servers. The analysis covers observed attack paths along with detection and mitigation steps.
Microsoft is testing an Assisted Setup flow in Windows 11 that offers TikTok and Netflix installs outside the Microsoft Store at the end of PC setup. The trial follows the company's March pledge for a more discreet installation process.
Trump asked Meta, OpenAI and Microsoft to set their own AI safety standards during a White House event. The request came as the companies presented their latest models to the president.
ChatGPT Spaces will function as shared hubs for work projects and personal AI agents. The service is also expanding into Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Storm-3068 converted a single compromised identity into broader cloud infrastructure access. The analysis details steps to secure identities, pipelines, and cloud environments.