‘Fix’ deployed for bug that caused global IT outage: CrowdStrike

PETALING JAYA: A fix has been deployed for a bug that caused a global IT outage affecting airports, banks and media across the world, the CEO of CrowdStrike antivirus firm said Friday (July 19) according to AFP. "CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts......

Trend Micro reveals new malware targeting crypto wallets on Windows

A new strain of info stealer Phemedrone Stealer appears to be targeting crypto wallets and messaging apps, analysts say. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro recently uncovered a previously unknown malware strain, which was exploiting a now-patched security flaw in Microsoft Windows. According to a report from the Texas-headquartered firm, Phemedrone Stealer focuses on web browsers and extracts data from crypto...

Microsoft challenges Apple as world’s most valuable company

A recent dip in Apple's stock over worries about iPhone sales has left the Silicon Valley tech heavyweight in danger of being overtaken by Microsoft as the world's most valuable company. Fresh worries about smartphone demand have pushed Apple's shares down 4 per cent so far in 2024 after rallying 48 per cent last year. Microsoft...

Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to call up chatbot

(Reuters) - Microsoft said it is adding a button to its Windows keyboard that would pull up the tech giant's Copilot service, in the first change for the device in nearly three decades. The "Copilot key", announced on Thursday, marks the latest effort by the company, which is investing billions in AI, to incorporate the technology...

Microsoft board to review sexual harassment, discrimination policies

Microsoft Corp will review the effectiveness of its sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies and practices in response to a shareholder proposal that passed at its latest annual meeting, the company's board said on Thursday (Jan 13). The review will produce a transparency report with results of any sexual harassment investigations in recent years against the...

Microsoft To Permanently Shut Down All Retail Stores Worldwide

Many retail companies have shift their operations online to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic. Likewise, tech giant Microsoft is taking the same route. Forbes has confirmed that Microsoft is closing all 83 retail stores across the globe for good. Instead, the company will focus on e-commerce and a few “Experience Centers” in flagship cities. Source: Google Images “Microsoft...