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Microsoft unveils 100 specialized AI agents for threat hunting at Build 2026
Microsoft launched over 100 specialized AI agents for cybersecurity threat hunting at Build 2026. The system connects real vulnerabilities to Defender and GitHub.

Microsoft warns of GPU mining malware spread via SEO poisoning and AI chatbots
Microsoft uncovered a cryptojacking campaign targeting gamers and high-end PC users. Malware disguised as popular utilities like HWMonitor is spread through SEO poisoning and AI chatbot recommendations.

Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Legal Threat to Zero-Day Researcher
Microsoft is threatening criminal action against a researcher who publicly disclosed zero-day exploits, sparking criticism over its vulnerability disclosure policies.

Microsoft 365 Users Targeted by Sophisticated Password Reset Attacks
Hackers linked to Storm-2949 are exploiting password reset systems to break into Microsoft 365 accounts. The campaign uses multi-layered techniques to bypass security.

Microsoft Agent 365 arrives as enterprises face shadow AI security threat
Microsoft's new agent management platform goes live amid rising risks from ungoverned AI agents in enterprises.

Microsoft Targets Corporate Users With New Surface Laptop Privacy Features
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop for Business adds a privacy screen and a haptic touchpad. The device is priced for enterprise buyers with a starting cost of $1,299.

AI Agents Burn Cash: Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Face Token Crisis
Agentic AI consumes up to 1000x more tokens than standard AI, causing budgets to explode. Tech giants are now pulling back as employee 'tokenmaxxing' backfires.

Microsoft Warns AI Chatbots Are Steering Users to Malicious Sites
Microsoft warns that AI chatbots may direct users to malicious websites as threat actors adapt social engineering. Users should verify links carefully.

Microsoft quietly downgrades offline Office features for perpetual license users
Microsoft is reducing functionality in perpetually-licensed Office products, pushing users toward subscriptions. The changes affect offline software used by businesses and consumers who avoid cloud plans.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Marks Return to Arm-Nvidia Partnership
Microsoft and Nvidia announce the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch flagship with an Arm-based Nvidia chip. The company says it's the most powerful Surface ever, a decade after a failed Arm bet.

Microsoft tests user removal of AI models in Windows 11 Insider build
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 build that lets users uninstall AI models. The experimental build 26300.8553 also adds Start menu and search changes.

Apple’s MacBook Neo Faces Fresh Wave of Rivals From Dell and Microsoft
Dell and Microsoft are launching new laptops aimed at the MacBook Neo, but critics say they miss key design and performance lessons from Apple.

Europe launches open-source Office rival to challenge Microsoft and Google dominance
Euro-Office, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, launches June 9. It targets governments and businesses seeking digital sovereignty.

Windows 11 misses the mark on these key user requests
Microsoft's Windows 11 update leaves several user-requested features unaddressed, frustrating many. This article explores five key areas where the OS falls short.

GitHub Copilot's Token Pricing Sparks Developer Revolt
Microsoft's GitHub Copilot swapped flat-rate billing for token-based pricing. Developers warn costs will soar, sparking backlash and trust concerns.

France Leads EU's Charge Away From US Tech Giants
France is replacing Zoom and Microsoft Teams with homegrown tools, and other EU countries are following. The Trump-era push for digital sovereignty is reshaping Europe's tech landscape.

Goldman Sachs Warns AI Agents Could Drive Token Demand Up 24-Fold
A Goldman Sachs report warns that AI agents could increase token demand by 24 times, straining budgets at Uber, Microsoft and other firms. Rising costs are forcing a reassessment of AI strategies.

Alphabet Raises $80 Billion in Stock Sale for AI Expansion
Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion by selling stock to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout. The move positions Google to compete aggressively in the AI race against Microsoft and OpenAI.

AI Transcription: Free Tools Now Rival Paid Software for Most Users
Testing reveals that free AI transcription tools have improved dramatically. Paid services offer marginal gains in accuracy for most users.

Tech Lobbying Weakens Climate Rules for Data Centers
Tech companies lobbied to kill stricter clean energy rules for gas-powered data centers, weakening climate pledges.