Anduril Takes Over Army's IVAS Program, Promising Next-Gen Military Goggle Upgrades
Defense company Anduril is assuming control of the Army's $21.9B IVAS augmented reality program from Microsoft, aiming to resolve user comfort issues. The transition comes as new technologies like Kopin's NeuralDisplay system promise revolutionary advances in military goggle capabilities.
Chinese CDN Exploits AWS and Azure in Massive Cloud Infrastructure Abuse Scheme
Investigation reveals Funnull, a Chinese CDN, is misusing AWS and Azure cloud services to host scam websites through deceptive IP address cycling. The scheme involves over 1,400 rented IPs used for investment scams and fake gambling operations, highlighting growing challenges in cloud security.
FTC Investigates Microsoft's Federal Cybersecurity Contract Practices for Potential Antitrust Violations
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Microsoft's cybersecurity dealings with federal agencies, examining potential antitrust violations in contract procurement. The probe focuses on how Microsoft's free security offerings following the SolarWinds attack led to costly subscription lock-ins for government departments.
CISA Sets 2025 Deadline for Federal Agencies to Secure Microsoft Cloud Services
CISA has issued a new directive requiring federal agencies to implement enhanced security measures for Microsoft cloud environments by mid-2025. The directive establishes key deadlines for cloud tenant inventory, security assessment tools deployment, and implementation of secure baselines.
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.