For people interested in Microsoft technologies
Microsoft has introduced Azure Multicloud Interconnect for AWS, a new service designed to simplify private connectivity between Azure and AWS. It gives organizations a cloud-native way to provision high-performance, resilient multicloud networking for AI, data, and mission-critical workloads without the usual operational complexity.
Microsoft Threat Intelligence detailed a human-operated attack that abuses Microsoft Teams external collaboration to impersonate IT support and trick users into granting remote access. Once inside, attackers use legitimate tools like PowerShell, MSI installers, Node.js, and WinRM to establish persistence, conduct reconnaissance, and move laterally toward high-value systems such as domain controllers.
Microsoft detailed how its marketing team is using Microsoft Foundry and Microsoft IQ to scale expert knowledge across content review, messaging validation, and launch coordination. The approach shows how organizations can ground AI agents in business context to save time, improve consistency, and help teams move faster without replacing human judgment.
Microsoft is tracking an active malware campaign that uses fake software download sites to impersonate trusted brands and deliver malicious installers. The activity has affected multiple industries, with a focus on China-based operations and Chinese-speaking users, making it important for security teams to strengthen download controls and ensure Defender protections are enabled.
Microsoft has made the canvas authoring agent plugin for Power Apps generally available, enabling agent-assisted coauthoring for canvas apps in production workflows. Makers can delegate screen creation, data connections, and Power Fx updates to agents while keeping direct control over governance, editing, and token usage.
Microsoft Entra's September 2026 updates introduce new tenant governance, user-centric access reviews, lifecycle workflow cloning, and passwordless resource accounts for Teams devices. The release also adds cloud-to-AD provisioning, AI-focused MCP Firewall protections, and important deadlines for MemberOf-based configurations and permission scope changes.
Microsoft has updated SharePoint Flexible Sections with new layout guides, persistent grid visibility, and one-click conversion from standard sections. These changes help page authors create more predictable, consistent layouts across desktop, mobile, and email without losing design flexibility.
Microsoft is promoting its Cybersecurity Incident Response Readiness Workshop, a 2- to 3-day engagement led by the Detection and Response Team (DART) to help organizations test incident response plans against realistic attack scenarios. The workshop gives security teams practical feedback on people, processes, tools, and telemetry so they can identify gaps before a live incident exposes them.
Microsoft is starting a phased retirement of classic SharePoint Online experiences, with new classic publishing creation blocked from March 1, 2027 and classic pages becoming read-only for all tenants on October 1, 2028. The change matters because classic content is used by a small share of tenants, lacks modern governance and security capabilities, and is not fully represented for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Microsoft has published new guidance for technical decision makers comparing managed PostgreSQL services with self-hosted deployments. The post outlines the trade-offs around control, operational overhead, resilience, security, and cost predictability to help organizations choose the right Azure operating model.
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has detailed a TerminalFix campaign that tricks users into pasting a fake Cloudflare verification command into Windows Terminal or PowerShell. The attack goes beyond typical ClickFix activity by using DLL sideloading, steganographic payloads, Active Directory reconnaissance, and a reverse tunnel that can give attackers persistent access into internal networks.
Microsoft Intune's August 2026 updates focus on reducing manual work across the device lifecycle. Key additions include Windows Autopilot device association for pre-enrollment trust, Remote Help unattended access with remote sign-in, and new Apple management capabilities for app control and enhanced logging.