Microsoft Edge PDF reader is getting more Copilot AI features

August 16, 2024 at 08:57AM Microsoft is enhancing Copilot integration in Edge browser with AI-driven smart keywords to extract important information from PDFs and facilitate topic analysis. Based on the meeting notes, Microsoft is enhancing the integration of Copilot in the Edge browser with AI-powered smart keywords. This improvement will enable the AI to extract … Read more

Attackers Have Been Leveraging Microsoft Zero-Day for 18 Months

July 10, 2024 at 04:29PM Threat actors exploited a zero-day bug (CVE-2024-38112) patched by Microsoft in July for over 18 months. The vulnerability impacts Internet Explorer’s Trident engine and affects newer Windows systems, like Windows 10 and 11. It allows attackers to run ransomware and spyware. Check Point discovered concurrent campaigns targeting individuals in Vietnam … Read more

Microsoft Edge Bug Could Have Allowed Attackers to Silently Install Malicious Extensions

March 27, 2024 at 09:09AM A security flaw in Microsoft Edge browser, CVE-2024-21388, allowed attackers to covertly install browser extensions with broad permissions via a private API, impacting version 121.0.2277.83. The bug enabled installation of malicious extensions without user consent, posing a privilege escalation threat, emphasizing the need for balancing user convenience and security. Key … Read more

Microsoft Hires Influential AI Figure Mustafa Suleyman to Head up Consumer AI Business

March 20, 2024 at 12:15PM Mustafa Suleyman has been appointed as the CEO of Microsoft AI, overseeing the company’s consumer AI products and research, including Copilot, Bing, and Edge. Microsoft is also hiring the chief scientist at Suleyman’s AI company, Inflection, and top engineers and researchers, strengthening its position in the competitive AI industry. From … Read more