July 12, 2024 at 04:24PM House committee chairs are urging the White House to investigate the deal between G42 and Microsoft, expressing concerns about the risk of advanced AI technology reaching China. They highlight potential national security implications and call for safeguards to protect US-origin goods and technology. Both Microsoft and G42 have defended their … Read more
July 11, 2024 at 02:03AM The much-touted Microsoft-Group 42 deal in the Middle East/Africa faces uncertainty due to geopolitical concerns and US apprehensions about Group 42’s ties with China. Group 42 asserts it has severed military/intelligence links with China. The US challenges China/Russia’s influence in the region, but navigating security concerns complicates expansion for tech … Read more
July 11, 2024 at 01:38AM In late 2023, JAXA’s systems were targeted in a cyberattack, focusing on its Active Directory. Microsoft 365 was accessed without authorization, but no further breaches were found with Microsoft’s assistance. Some malware was discovered and removed, with unauthorized access detected in 2023, including zero-day attacks. However, no information was compromised, … Read more
July 10, 2024 at 12:08PM Microsoft fixed a Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-38112) used to exploit Internet Explorer and launch malicious scripts. Threat actors distributed Windows Internet Shortcut Files to spoof legitimate-looking files, tricking users into downloading and running HTA files disguised as PDFs. The flaw is fixed in July 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, directing mhtml: … Read more
July 10, 2024 at 11:30AM Microsoft resolved a known issue causing restart loops and taskbar problems on Windows 11 systems after installing the June KB5039302 preview update. The issue affects Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 systems, with a recommendation to install the latest security update for fixes, particularly affecting virtualization environments. The update was paused … Read more
July 10, 2024 at 09:48AM The rush to regulate artificial intelligence is driven by its emerging potential and associated risks. The dominance of Big Tech in developing AI raises concerns about their profit-driven approach. OpenAI’s transition from non-profit to Microsoft-influenced illustrates complexities and need for regulation. However, the effectiveness of regulation is in question, given … Read more
July 10, 2024 at 03:29AM Columnist discovered a bug after reporting it in The Register, receiving an influx of emails requesting the bug’s details. Despite brushing off these requests, they engaged with genuine inquiries. After Microsoft initially dismissed the bug, they reopened their investigation. The bug’s impact on AI chatbots remains unclear, highlighting the lack … Read more
July 8, 2024 at 01:32PM Microsoft has introduced spell check and autocorrect features in Notepad for Windows 11 users. The features have been tested by Windows Insiders and are now rolling out to all users. However, the autocorrect feature has limited effectiveness. Users can customize the features in Notepad settings and this marks a series … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 06:56PM Microsoft has confirmed that since the April KB5036979 preview update, Windows 10 apps display an “Open With” dialog box instead of executing registered tasks when right-clicked on. This may impact various apps like Calculator, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Snip & Sketch, and Sticky Notes. Windows 11 also has a bug … Read more
June 14, 2024 at 01:06AM Microsoft has delayed the rollout of the AI-powered Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs, shifting to use the Windows Insider community to ensure quality and security. Originally set for a broad release on June 18, it faced controversy over privacy and security concerns. The move underscores the careful balance needed for … Read more