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Vulnerability exploited on MS SharePoint servers: All you need to know

Microsoft has issued an emergency fix to close off a vulnerability in Microsoft's widely-used SharePoint software that hackers have exploited to carry out widespread attacks on businesses and at least some US government agencies. The company issued an alert to customers Saturday saying it was aware of the zero-day exploit being used to conduct attacks and that it was working to patch the issue. Microsoft updated its guidance Sunday with instructions to fix the problem for SharePoint Server 2019 and SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. Engineers were still working on a fix for the older SharePoint Server 2016 software. Anybody who's got a hosted SharePoint server has got a problem, said Adam Meyers, senior vice president with CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm. It's a significant vulnerability. Companies and government agencies around the world use SharePoint for internal document management, data organization and collaboration. What is a zero-day exploit? A zero-day exploit is

Microsoft warns govt, firms of cyberattacks on document-sharing software

Microsoft said on Sunday it issued a security update for SharePoint Subscription Edition, which it said customers should apply immediately

Denmark aims to build world's most powerful quantum computer, Magne

Microsoft, which has its largest quantum lab in Denmark, will provide software and Atom Computing will build the quantum computer

CERT-In issues warning for Microsoft Windows, Office products: Know why

A new CERT-In advisory warns of critical flaws in Microsoft software that could let attackers steal data, run malicious code, or bypass system protections

Xbox now lets you play console games on Windows PC via cloud: Check details

Microsoft expands its cloud gaming reach by testing "stream your own game" for PC, allowing users to instantly access owned Xbox games without installation

Is ChatGPT the new MS Office? OpenAI targets Excel, PowerPoint dominance

New OpenAI features may allow users to create and edit spreadsheets and presentations without Microsoft Office, positioning ChatGPT as a direct alternative to traditional productivity suites

Microsoft has Google's Circle to Search alternative in works for Windows 11

Microsoft is building a tool for Windows 11 for Copilot+ PCs that can use on-device AI capabilities to describe images, charts, and graphs. It is currently being tested on the beta version

Microsoft's Windows 11 update revamps BSOD with black, brings new tools

Windows 11's latest update swaps the blue crash screen for a new black version with clearer error info, arriving alongside system recovery improvements

WPP appoints Microsoft's Cindy Rose as new CEO to drive turnaround

Rose, 59, will take on the role leading the advertising group beginning Sept.1, the company said in a statement on Thursday

Microsoft highlights AI gains as layoffs spark job security concerns

Microsoft says AI helped it save $500 mn, even as it slashed 15,000 jobs; Layoffs spark concerns but firm says AI is meant to aid, not replace, workers

Microsoft shuts Pakistan office after 25 years amid global overhaul

Tech giant Microsoft has announced to shut down its limited operations in Pakistan as part of its global strategy to reduce workforce, which various stakeholders termed on Friday as a troubling sign for the country's economy. Microsoft, while closing its office in Pakistan on Thursday after 25 years, cited global restructuring and a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model. The move came as the tech giant cut roughly 9,100 jobs worldwide (or about 4 per cent of its workforce) in its largest layoff round since 2023. Jawwad Rehman, former founding Country Manager of Microsoft Pakistan, urged the government and IT minister to engage with the tech giants with a bold KPI (Key Performance Indicators) driven plan. He said the exit reflected the current business climate. Even global giants like Microsoft find it unsustainable to stay, he posted on LinkedIn. Former Pakistan president Arif Alvi, in a post on X, also expressed concern over Microsoft shutting down operations. It is a troubl

Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs companywide in second wave of layoffs this year

US units were expected to be told later Wednesday how many jobs would be cut at each office. Microsoft's gaming division had about 20,000 employees as of January 2024

Microsoft Authenticator app to drop password autofill: How to export data

Soon, Microsoft Authenticator will cease its autofill support, with all saved passwords being deleted in August. Here's how to switch or export your data

Microsoft retires iconic 'Blue Screen of Death' after three decades

A new message - in white lettering - is slated to say, 'Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart'

Nvidia nears $4 trillion valuation, reclaims spot as most valuable firm

With a broadening customer base clamoring for Nvidia's latest AI accelerators and competitors still distant, bulls are betting the chipmaker's shares have plenty of room to run

Microsoft revamps BSOD in Windows 11, ditches the blue for minimalist look

Microsoft replaces the iconic Blue Screen of Death in Windows 11 with a streamlined black version, aiming to offer clearer error messages and faster issue resolution for users

Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs may soon get native Discord app

An early Arm64 build is reportedly in testing, as Discord joins the growing list of apps optimised for Windows on Arm

Big bets: OpenAI nabbing Microsoft customers, fuelling partners' rivalry

OpenAI has inked deals with rival cloud computing partners and spent much of the past two years building out a suite of paid subscription products for businesses, schools and individuals

Xbox app unifies Steam, Game Pass, more in major PC app update: Details

Xbox revamps its PC app to support Steam, Battle.net, and Game Pass in one place. Copilot for Gaming also debuts on mobile for AI-based in-game guidance

Global AI gap widens as compute power divides nations, economies

As countries race to power artificial intelligence, a yawning gap is opening around the world