Microsoft Patches Critical Security Flaws in AI and Cloud Services After Active Exploitation
Microsoft addresses multiple security vulnerabilities across its platforms, including an actively exploited flaw in partner.microsoft.com that enables privilege escalation. The patches cover critical issues in Copilot Studio, Azure PolicyWatch, and Dynamics 365 Sales, highlighting ongoing challenges in cloud and AI security.
Major Retailers Face Disruption as Blue Yonder Hit by Ransomware Attack
Supply chain technology provider Blue Yonder battles a devastating ransomware attack affecting over 3,000 global companies including Starbucks and major UK retailers. The incident causes widespread disruption to retail operations ahead of Thanksgiving shopping season, impacting services from payroll to inventory management.
Microsoft Under FTC Investigation for Cloud Services in Government Contracts
The Federal Trade Commission launches probe into Microsoft's potential anticompetitive practices in cloud computing, focusing on $150 billion government security upgrade deal. Questions arise over contract bidding processes and hidden costs in seemingly generous offerings.