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This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Ritvika Nagula, a senior software engineer at Microsoft Azure. She’s worked at the company since 2019. Her employment and promotions were confirmed by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity. I think I learned the strategy of getting promotions the hard way. When I first joined Microsoft …

Microsoft 365 is about to gain a few more apps, at least if you’re on Windows 11. As early as this month, Microsoft 365 users will be able to use the new People, File Search, and Calendar apps. Those Microsoft 365 companion apps are expected to ship some time in the coming weeks, according to the Microsoft 365 roadmap. But …

Microsoft’s new warning is very targeted Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto “Browse securely now,” Microsoft warns Windows users installing Google Chrome. “Microsoft Edge runs on the same technology as Chrome,” it says, “with the added trust of Microsoft.” This warning is not new, but it’s about to ramp up. Chrome remains the de facto default browser for most Windows users, with almost six-times …

It’s been revealed today that Microsoft is working to combat “bundle spam” on the Xbox Store, issuing a new set of rules for developers and publishers to address the “large number of complaints from both developers and consumers”. Basically, Microsoft wants to stop these teams from putting out bundles where they’re just combining different SKUs of the same game – …

Tag CVE ID CVE Title Severity Azure File Sync CVE-2025-53729 Microsoft Azure File Sync Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Important Azure Stack CVE-2025-53793 Azure Stack Hub Information Disclosure Vulnerability Critical Azure Stack CVE-2025-53765 Azure Stack Hub Information Disclosure Vulnerability Important Azure Virtual Machines CVE-2025-49707 …

Microsoft is going after Meta‘s AI talent. The software giant has compiled a list of its most-wanted Meta engineers and researchers, and is starting a new process intended to make offers more competitive, including a mandate to match Meta’s compensation for top talent, according to insiders and internal documents viewed by Business Insider. Microsoft recently reported blowout earnings, sending its …

Microsoft bans spam game bundles from the Xbox store  TrueAchievements Source link

Microsoft is starting to roll out lightweight taskbar apps for Microsoft 365 users on Windows 11. These taskbar apps will automatically launch at startup and provide quick access to contacts, file search, and calendar straight from the Windows taskbar. The Microsoft 365 companion apps, as Microsoft calls them, are starting to roll out to business users of Microsoft 365 this …

Attackers don’t need exploits; they need TRUST.    Changes in attack methods reflect changes in generations. Gen Z, a generation known for prioritizing ease and efficiency, is now entering the cybersecurity landscape on both sides. Some are protecting data, and others are stealing it.   With the rise of AI and no-code platforms in attackers’ phishing toolkits, building trust and deceiving users has …

Many are unhappy about Microsoft’s Windows 10 retirement plans, but a California man appears to be angrier than most. He’s sued Redmond over the matter, and is demanding continued free Win 10 updates until the OS’s popularity wanes.  Complainant Lawrence Klein is identified in the filing [PDF] only as a California resident who owns two Windows 10 laptops that can’t …