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Microsoft Updates Spectre Mitigation Updates for Windows 10

Intel’s updated microcode to prevent Spectre exploits has been implemented by Microsoft across Windows 10 builds.
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Darkhotel APT Spyware Utilizes Zero-Day Vulnerability in Microsoft’s VBScript

Darkhotel's latest methods appear to make use of a VBScript flaw that lets attackers gain code execution privileges to install keyloggers, steal data, and more. It's the second time the North Korea-linked group has utilized a Microsoft vulnerability.

Microsoft Demos Project Kinect, Its next-Gen HoloLens and AI Depth Sensor

At Build 2018, Microsoft announced Project Kinect, its next-generation depth sensor for use in HoloLens and Azure AI. However, though it revealing specs and...
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Microsoft Xbox Scarlett to Launch Before Sony’s PlayStation 5

Mooted for a 2020 launch, Xbox Scarlett will give Microsoft a head start on the PS5, but the company will have to execute a smooth launch and avoid angering Xbox One X users.
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Microsoft and Intel Warn of “Foreshadow” CPU Vulnerability

Researchers have found a side-channel vulnerability that has been called Foreshadow, a flaw that was discovered the same day Meltdown and Spectre was disclosed.

Microsoft Store Booths Ask Volunteers to Offer Personal Data for Mixed Reality development

At some Microsoft Store locations, the company is asking customers to provide mixed reality data for future products.

Microsoft’s Project Natick Fish Cam Brings Us Up Close and Personal with Underwater Storage

Microsoft has placed a camera at its Project Natick underwater datacenter site off the coast of Scotland, streaming fish interacting with mass storage.

Missing Microsoft ASLR Mitigation Leaves Windows Apps Vulnerable Across Linux Distros

Leading Linux distributions are leaving Windows apps open to attack due to missing the ASLR mitigation that appears to be in place but is not.

Microsoft Component Object Model Flaw Gives Hackers Easy Access to Windows

Discovered by security researchers, a vulnerability in Component Object Model (COM) allows attackers to place malicious files onto the Windows platform.

Microsoft’s Hackathon Kicks Off This Week as New Book Celebrates Past Ability Hack Winners

As a new Hackathon begins, a new book details the creation and ongoing development of Eye Gaze and Learning Tools, two ability hacks Microsoft folded into its services.
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Microsoft Breaks $100 Billion Revenue Threshold as Satya Nadella’s Cloud Strategy Drives Success

While cloud is pushing Microsoft to new revenue milestones, the company is performing across all divisions with FY 2018 results showing growth in Office, Windows, Xbox, Surface, and LinkedIn.
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Microsoft’s New Identity Bounty Program Offers $100,000 for Vulnerabilities in Identity Services

A new Identity Bounty Program rewards security researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s services and send private details to the company.

Microsoft Working on Bing Search Results Tab Feature

Bing will soon be able to open search results into a new tab more efficiently with a “Click here to open in new tab” icon and option.

Microsoft’s TextWorld Generates Text-Based Games to Test AI Models

TextWorld is a text-based game generator that tests artificial intelligence under conditions that call for human-level thinking and problem solving.

Samsung AI Wins Microsoft’s MC MARCO Machine Learning Competition

Samsung has announced its ConZNet AI has won both MS MARCO and TriviaQA from the University of Washington artificial intelligence competitions.

Microsoft Finds Zero-Day Adobe Flaw and Shuts it Down Before Attack

Alongside the Adobe zero-day, a vulnerability in Windows was also discovered and mitigated. Microsoft says no attacks leveraging the exploits have been observed.

Microsoft’s Settings App Potentially Leaves Windows 10 Wide Open to Attack

Microsoft’s evolving Settings app in Windows 10 holds a new filetype that has too many privileges and is open to exploit, according to security experts.

Facial Recognition: Microsoft Announces 2000% Reduction in Error Rates for People of Color

Microsoft's Face API has seen huge reductions in error rates for people of color and women, but it's yet to fully address concerns about its assistance of the ICE.

Microsoft Acquires AI Company Bonsai as Spending Spree Continues

Microsoft has announced it is buying AI specialist Bonsai, which represents the company’s sixth acquisition this month.

Microsoft Teams Scores Evernote integration for Note Sharing

Evernote has announced a new application for Microsoft Teams, allowing users to share and manage notes directly within the service.

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