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LIVEWhatsApp malware campaign delivers VBS payloads and MSI backdoors
A malware campaign uses WhatsApp messages to deliver VBS scripts that initiate a multi-stage infection chain. The attack leverages renamed Windows tools and cloud-hosted payloads to install MSI backdoors and maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The post WhatsApp malware campaign delive
Read on Microsoft →How Stibo Systems’ MDM powers trusted data for analytics and AI in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
<p>The preview of the Stibo Systems Master Data Management (MDM) workload on Microsoft Fabric which integrates enterprise customers’ master data and ingests it directly into Fabric OneLake through their DaaS (Data as a service) feature to unlock analytics and AI use-cases for them is now avail
Read on Microsoft →Sensitivity labels in Fabric for public APIs (Generally Available)
<p>To support advanced governance and automation scenarios, Sensitivity Labels are now exposed through Microsoft Fabric Public APIs. This enables developers, partners, and platform teams to programmatically get and manage sensitivity labels as part of information classification and AI workflow
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29558.1000
Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows Insider Preview Build 29558.1000 to the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel on the optional 29500 build series. What’s new in Canary Build 29558.1000 Change The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29558.1000 appeared
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 (Canary Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 to the Canary Channel. (KB 5079490) What’s new in Canary Build 28020.1797 Changes and Improvements g The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 (Canary Channel) appeared first on Windows B
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (Dev Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (KB 5079492 The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (Dev Channel) appeared first on Windows Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Part 2 – Babylon.js 9.0: Tooling updates and new geospatial features
Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful and accessible web rendering engines in the world. With Babylon.js 9.0, we’re delivering a major set of enhancements to help you build stunning experiences. Babylon.js Editor The post Part 2 – Babylon.js 9.0: Tooling updates and new
Read on Microsoft →Addressing the OWASP Top 10 Risks in Agentic AI with Microsoft Copilot Studio
Agentic AI introduces new security risks. Learn how the OWASP Top 10 Risks for Agentic Applications maps to real mitigations in Microsoft Copilot Studio. The post Addressing the OWASP Top 10 Risks in Agentic AI with Microsoft Copilot Studio appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Modernize your ADF pipelines to unlock Fabric
<p>Moving your Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse pipelines to Fabric Data Factory is now fast, easy, and free! </p>
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WhatsApp malware campaign delivers VBS payloads and MSI backdoors
A malware campaign uses WhatsApp messages to deliver VBS scripts that initiate a multi-stage infection chain. The attack leverages renamed Windows tools and cloud-hosted payloads to install MSI backdoors and maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The post WhatsApp malware campaign delive
Read on Microsoft →How Stibo Systems’ MDM powers trusted data for analytics and AI in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
<p>The preview of the Stibo Systems Master Data Management (MDM) workload on Microsoft Fabric which integrates enterprise customers’ master data and ingests it directly into Fabric OneLake through their DaaS (Data as a service) feature to unlock analytics and AI use-cases for them is now avail
Read on Microsoft →Sensitivity labels in Fabric for public APIs (Generally Available)
<p>To support advanced governance and automation scenarios, Sensitivity Labels are now exposed through Microsoft Fabric Public APIs. This enables developers, partners, and platform teams to programmatically get and manage sensitivity labels as part of information classification and AI workflow
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29558.1000
Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows Insider Preview Build 29558.1000 to the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel on the optional 29500 build series. What’s new in Canary Build 29558.1000 Change The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29558.1000 appeared
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 (Canary Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 to the Canary Channel. (KB 5079490) What’s new in Canary Build 28020.1797 Changes and Improvements g The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 (Canary Channel) appeared first on Windows B
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (Dev Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (KB 5079492 The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (Dev Channel) appeared first on Windows Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Part 2 – Babylon.js 9.0: Tooling updates and new geospatial features
Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful and accessible web rendering engines in the world. With Babylon.js 9.0, we’re delivering a major set of enhancements to help you build stunning experiences. Babylon.js Editor The post Part 2 – Babylon.js 9.0: Tooling updates and new
Read on Microsoft →Addressing the OWASP Top 10 Risks in Agentic AI with Microsoft Copilot Studio
Agentic AI introduces new security risks. Learn how the OWASP Top 10 Risks for Agentic Applications maps to real mitigations in Microsoft Copilot Studio. The post Addressing the OWASP Top 10 Risks in Agentic AI with Microsoft Copilot Studio appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Modernize your ADF pipelines to unlock Fabric
<p>Moving your Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse pipelines to Fabric Data Factory is now fast, easy, and free! </p>
Read on Microsoft →Compute auto-scaling choices to better optimize price-performance for SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
<p>One of the most common pieces of feedback we hear from customers using SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric is the need for stronger cost control and predictable resource usage, especially in shared capacities. Today, SQL databases in Fabric automatically scale to meet workload demand. This de
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8138 (Beta Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8138 (KB 5079491 The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8138 (Beta Channel) appeared first on Windows Blog.
Read on Microsoft →How Microsoft Defender protects high-value assets in real-world attack scenarios
High-value assets including domain controllers, web servers, and identity infrastructure are frequent targets in sophisticated attacks. Microsoft Defender applies asset-aware protection using Microsoft Security Exposure Management to detect and block threats against these critical systems. This arti
Read on Microsoft →Microsoft Fabric: The Unified Analytics Platform Reshaping Enterprises
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LIVEAI for nuclear energy: Powering an intelligent, resilient future
To break the infrastructure bottleneck and shift the industry from ambition to delivery, Microsoft is announcing an AI for nuclear collaboration with NVIDIA, to provide end-to-end tools that streamline permitting, accelerate design, and optimize operations across the industry. The post AI for nuclea
Read on Microsoft →What’s new with Microsoft in open-source and Kubernetes at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026
At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, we're making announcements that reflect the goal of bringing the operational maturity of Kubernetes to today's workloads and demands. The post What’s new with Microsoft in open-source and Kubernetes at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 appeare
Read on Microsoft →Advancing agentic AI with Microsoft databases across a unified data estate
Built on a consistent Microsoft SQL foundation from on premises to the cloud, Azure SQL brings AI capabilities directly into your database experience. The post Advancing agentic AI with Microsoft databases across a unified data estate appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.
Read on Microsoft →FabCon and SQLCon 2026: Unifying databases and Fabric on a single data platform
We're bring attendees together to share real experiences and solve challenges side-by-side. Only together can we move into meaningful results. The post FabCon and SQLCon 2026: Unifying databases and Fabric on a single data platform appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Microsoft at NVIDIA GTC: New solutions for Microsoft Foundry, Azure AI infrastructure and Physical AI
Microsoft combines accelerated computing with cloud scale engineering to bring advanced AI capabilities to our customers. For years, we’ve worked with NVIDIA to integrate hardware, software and infrastructure to power many of today’s most important AI breakthroughs. The post Microsoft at NVIDIA GTC:
Read on Microsoft →From legacy to leadership: How PostgreSQL on Azure powers enterprise agility and innovation
Our mission is to make PostgreSQL the most performant, scalable, and enterprise-ready open database platform available. With Azure Database for PostgreSQL and the newly introduced Azure HorizonDB, we’re delivering on that vision. The post From legacy to leadership: How PostgreSQL on Azure powers ent
Read on Microsoft →Windows Updates
LIVEAnnouncing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29558.1000
Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows Insider Preview Build 29558.1000 to the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel on the optional 29500 build series. What’s new in Canary Build 29558.1000 Change The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for Canary Channel 29558.1000 appeared
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 (Canary Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 to the Canary Channel. (KB 5079490) What’s new in Canary Build 28020.1797 Changes and Improvements g The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1797 (Canary Channel) appeared first on Windows B
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (Dev Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (KB 5079492 The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8142 (Dev Channel) appeared first on Windows Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Part 2 – Babylon.js 9.0: Tooling updates and new geospatial features
Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful and accessible web rendering engines in the world. With Babylon.js 9.0, we’re delivering a major set of enhancements to help you build stunning experiences. Babylon.js Editor The post Part 2 – Babylon.js 9.0: Tooling updates and new
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8138 (Beta Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8138 (KB 5079491 The post Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8138 (Beta Channel) appeared first on Windows Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Babylon.js 9.0
Our mission is to build one of the most powerful, beautiful, simple and open web rendering engines in the world. Today, we are thrilled to announce that mission takes a monumental leap forward with the release of Babylon.js 9.0. https://www.youtube. The post Announcing Babylon.js 9.0 appeared first
Read on Microsoft →Power Platform Updates
LIVEAnnouncing Agent Academy: Operative
Earlier this year, we launched Agent Academy: Recruit, a foundational learning path designed to help makers and developers get started with building agents in Copilot Studio. The response exceeded our expectations. Since launch, thousands of learners have worked through the Recruit curriculum, and t
Read on Microsoft →Announcing Copilot Studio Agent Academy: Your Mission Starts Now
Welcome to Copilot Studio Agent Academy Whether you’re just starting your journey with AI agents or looking to sharpen your skills in Microsoft Copilot Studio, we’ve got your mission briefing ready and it’s time to suit up! We’re thrilled to introduce Copilot Studio Agent Aca
Read on Microsoft →Introducing Plan Validation in Copilot Studio Kit
Ever wonder why your agent’s answers can be right but for the wrong reasons? Let’s dive into why that matters, with a brief foray into epistemology (bear with me!) Knowledge: More Than Just Right Answers Imagine asking someone the time, and they confidently reply, “2:30 PM.” They’r
Read on Microsoft →Power Platform API and SDKs: From UX-First to API-First
Historically, Power Platform has empowered administrators through the Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC). This UX-first experience offered a seamless, intuitive interface for managing environments, automating everyday tasks, and discovering new capabilities within the platform. Today, we’re taking a
Read on Microsoft →Microsoft Copilot Studio ❤️ MCP
Ever wished your AI agents could tap into live data or execute actions beyond their built-in capabilities? Enter Model Context Protocol (MCP)—a game-changer for integrating external tools and data sources directly into your Copilot Studio agents. 🧠 What is MCP? Think of MCP as a universal adapter f
Read on Microsoft →Announcing the ‘Work with Power Fx functions’ Learning Path
Based on community feedback, we’ve added a new learning path: Work with Power Fx functions. Check it out! The post Announcing the ‘Work with Power Fx functions’ Learning Path appeared first on Power Platform Developer Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Security Updates
LIVEWhatsApp malware campaign delivers VBS payloads and MSI backdoors
A malware campaign uses WhatsApp messages to deliver VBS scripts that initiate a multi-stage infection chain. The attack leverages renamed Windows tools and cloud-hosted payloads to install MSI backdoors and maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The post WhatsApp malware campaign delive
Read on Microsoft →Addressing the OWASP Top 10 Risks in Agentic AI with Microsoft Copilot Studio
Agentic AI introduces new security risks. Learn how the OWASP Top 10 Risks for Agentic Applications maps to real mitigations in Microsoft Copilot Studio. The post Addressing the OWASP Top 10 Risks in Agentic AI with Microsoft Copilot Studio appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.
Read on Microsoft →How Microsoft Defender protects high-value assets in real-world attack scenarios
High-value assets including domain controllers, web servers, and identity infrastructure are frequent targets in sophisticated attacks. Microsoft Defender applies asset-aware protection using Microsoft Security Exposure Management to detect and block threats against these critical systems. This arti
Read on Microsoft →Identity security is the new pressure point for modern cyberattacks
Read the latest Microsoft Secure Access report for insights into why a unified identity and access strategy offers strong modern protection. The post Identity security is the new pressure point for modern cyberattacks appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Guidance for detecting, investigating, and defending against the Trivy supply chain compromise
Threat actors abused trusted Trivy distribution channels to inject credential‑stealing malware into CI/CD pipelines worldwide. This analysis walks through the Trivy supply‑chain compromise, attacker techniques, and concrete steps security teams can take to detect and defend against similar attacks.
Read on Microsoft →Governing AI agent behavior: Aligning user, developer, role, and organizational intent
This research report explores the layers of agent intent and how to align them for secure enterprise AI adoption. The post Governing AI agent behavior: Aligning user, developer, role, and organizational intent appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Office 365 & M365 Updates
LIVEBreaking Change Ahead: Graph API Updates to Sensitive Email Properties
On 12/31/2026, we will begin restricting updates to sensitive properties on non-draft email messages (including subject, body, and recipients). Apps will need Mail-Advanced.ReadWrite (or .All / .Shared) with admin consent to continue modifying these fields. Review your current usage and update permi
Read on Microsoft →SharePoint Framework (SPFx) roadmap update – March 2026
SPFx is powering the future of Microsoft 365 with AI driven portals and deep integrations across SharePoint Teams and Viva. The March 2026 update shares new features and the roadmap for the next evolution built for the AI era. This is a transparent community driven journey that we shape together. Th
Read on Microsoft →Changes to attachment IDs for inline images in Outlook add-ins
Read how inline image attachments are handled when they’re programmatically added to a mail item's signature or body in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows The post Changes to attachment IDs for inline images in Outlook add-ins appeared first on Microsoft 365 Developer Blog.
Read on Microsoft →Build business understanding with Dataverse in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is now embedded as an in-app sidecar within Power Apps, Dynamics 365 Sales, and Dynamics 365 Customer Service—removing the need to switch between apps to find context or complete steps. The post Build business understanding with Dataverse in Microsoft 365 Copilot appeared firs
Read on Microsoft →Prepare your add-in for Outlook ribbon improvements
We’re improving how add-ins appear on the ribbon in Outlook on the web and the new Outlook on Windows. These updates make add-ins easier to find and align the experience across Outlook clients. The post Prepare your add-in for Outlook ribbon improvements appeared first on Microsoft 365 Developer Blo
Read on Microsoft →SharePoint Framework (SPFx) roadmap update – February 2026
We move towards spring 2026 with strong momentum across the SharePoint Framework and an increasing sense of excitement across the ecosystem. SPFx continues to be a foundational platform for building intelligent, secure, and scalable experiences across Microsoft 365, with adoption growing and feedbac
Read on Microsoft →Microsoft Fabric Updates
LIVEHow Stibo Systems’ MDM powers trusted data for analytics and AI in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
<p>The preview of the Stibo Systems Master Data Management (MDM) workload on Microsoft Fabric which integrates enterprise customers’ master data and ingests it directly into Fabric OneLake through their DaaS (Data as a service) feature to unlock analytics and AI use-cases for them is now avail
Read on Microsoft →Sensitivity labels in Fabric for public APIs (Generally Available)
<p>To support advanced governance and automation scenarios, Sensitivity Labels are now exposed through Microsoft Fabric Public APIs. This enables developers, partners, and platform teams to programmatically get and manage sensitivity labels as part of information classification and AI workflow
Read on Microsoft →Modernize your ADF pipelines to unlock Fabric
<p>Moving your Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse pipelines to Fabric Data Factory is now fast, easy, and free! </p>
Read on Microsoft →Compute auto-scaling choices to better optimize price-performance for SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
<p>One of the most common pieces of feedback we hear from customers using SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric is the need for stronger cost control and predictable resource usage, especially in shared capacities. Today, SQL databases in Fabric automatically scale to meet workload demand. This de
Read on Microsoft →Introducing capacity overage: Flexibility when you need it most (Preview)
<p>If you haven’t already, check out Arun Ulag’s hero blog “FabCon and SQLCon 2026: Unifying databases and Fabric on a single, complete platform” for a complete look at all of our FabCon and SQLCon announcements across both Fabric and our database offerings.&nbsp; Capacity overage, is a ne
Read on Microsoft →Microsoft JDBC Driver for Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering (Generally Available)
<p>The enterprise-grade JDBC driver enables secure, flexible, and performant connectivity to Spark SQL workloads running in Microsoft Fabric, using Fabric’s Livy APIs as the execution layer.</p>
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