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Internet disruptions hit middle east, south asia after red sea cable cuts
Microsoft has warned customers about increased latency in connectivity due to multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, affecting its Azure cloud computing services. The disruptions, which began at 05:45 GMT on September 6, have resulted in “degraded” internet connectivity in several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and India. These […]
Microsoft Investigates Israeli Military’s Use of Azure Cloud Storage
Microsoft is investigating how Israel’s military surveillance agency, Unit 8200, is using its Azure cloud storage platform, amid concerns the company’s staff in Israel may have concealed key details about its work on sensitive military projects. The investigation follows a Guardian report revealing how Unit 8200 has used Azure to store a vast collection of […]
Microsoft SharePoint Hack Hits 100 Organizations
A widespread cyber espionage operation targeting Microsoft server software has compromised approximately 100 organizations worldwide, with security firms Eye Security and Shadowserver Foundation uncovering the cyberattack’s extent. The hack exploits a previously undisclosed digital weakness in self-hosted SharePoint servers, allowing spies to penetrate vulnerable servers and potentially drop a backdoor for continuous access. According to […]
Gates Sees AI as Key to Unlocking Innovations in Health
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has emphasized the crucial role artificial intelligence (AI) will play in driving innovation across various sectors, including health, education, and agriculture. During a meeting with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, Gates expressed his optimism about AI’s potential to tackle global challenges. “AI is going to help us discover new tools. […]