Microsoft Security

Microsoft Build 2026: New Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, Windows 11 Gets AI Power, and More Advanced Dev Tools

August 20, 2026June 2, 2026

Microsoft used Build 2026 to make one thing clear: Windows is no longer just an operating system—it is becoming the central platform for AI-driven development. This year’s announcements focus heavily on giving developers faster workflows, better tools, and more flexibility to build across local devices and the cloud without friction. In a detailed blog post from Microsoft executive Pavan Davuluri, …

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Microsoft warns of multi-stage ‘code of conduct’ phishing campaign abusing AiTM to steal tokens

Microsoft warns of multi-stage ‘code of conduct’ phishing campaign for May 2026 that are abusing AiTM to steal tokens

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Microsoft details a multi-stage “code of conduct” phishing campaign using AiTM tactics to steal tokens and bypass MFA protections.

Microsoft Defender XDR May 2026: Predictive Shielding, AI Agent Hunting, and Sentinel Automation Deadlines

Microsoft Defender Monthly News (May 2026): XDR Predictive Shielding, AI Agent Hunting, and Sentinel Automation Deadlines

May 7, 2026May 4, 2026

The May 2026 Microsoft Defender XDR update brings predictive shielding insights, AI agent hunting, and key Sentinel automation deadlines.

Microsoft’s Huge April 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 160+ Flaws and a SharePoint Zero‑Day

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 160+ flaws, including a SharePoint zero‑day and Defender bug. Here’s what IT should patch first.

Microsoft Defender XDR April 2026 Update Supercharges SOCs with Copilot Chat, Identity Risk Scoring, and New Threat Defenses

Microsoft Defender Monthly News (April 2026): XDR Update Supercharges SOCs with Copilot Chat, Identity Risk Scoring, and New Threat Defenses

April 29, 2026April 10, 2026

The Microsoft Defender XDR April 2026 update adds Copilot chat, agentic triage, identity risk scores, new alerts, and Secure Score guidance.

Microsoft Sentinel Extends Promotion and Reveals New AI-Driven Partner Center Push for March 2026

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Microsoft Sentinel extends 50-GB promo through June 30 and advances Partner Center with Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365 updates.

Microsoft Sentinel March 2026: AI-Powered Automation, Powerful Real-Time Data, and Deeper Multicloud Visibility

March 5, 2026

The Microsoft Sentinel March 2026 update brings AI playbook generation, real-time CCF Push, and deeper GKE and hybrid identity coverage.

Microsoft Sets Critical End‑of‑Support Clock for Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 2016 LTSB, Offers ESU “Gift of Time”

February 25, 2026

Microsoft is ending support for Windows Server 2016 and 2016 Windows LTSC releases and launching paid ESU to give enterprises limited extra time to upgrade.

Microsoft Pushes ‘Agentic SOC’ with Defender Autonomous Defense and Expert‑Led Security Services

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Microsoft is unifying Defender XDR with expert-led services to power an AI-driven, “agentic SOC” and cut alert fatigue in modern security teams.

Microsoft Sentinel Just Changed How Security Teams Automate Threats — AI Playbooks Are Here

Microsoft Sentinel Just Changed How Security Teams Automate Threats in 2026 — AI SOAR Playbooks Are Here

February 23, 2026

Microsoft Sentinel’s new SOAR playbook generator lets security teams build AI-powered automations using plain English. No coding skills needed.

What’s New in Microsoft Sentinel for February 2026: Connectors, Multi‑Tenant Content, and More

What’s New in Microsoft Sentinel February 2026: Improved Connectors, Multi‑Tenant Content, and More

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Microsoft Sentinel’s February 2026 update adds new connectors, multi‑tenant content distribution, and AI‑powered security enhancements.

Next Week on Xbox (February 9–13): High On Life 2, Yakuza Kiwami 3, Relooted, and More Headline A Stellar Lineup

Next Week on Xbox (February 9–13): High On Life 2, Yakuza Kiwami 3, Relooted, and More Headline A Spectacular Gaming Lineup

February 9, 2026February 6, 2026

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 9 to 13 is bringing one of the most stacked lineups we have seen so far in 2026, with big-name sequels, stylish indies, and a healthy mix of horror, sim, and family-friendly releases heading to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and in several cases, Game Pass day one. A busy week …

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Claude Opus 4.6 Brings Next‑Gen Agentic Coding to GitHub Copilot Users Now Available

February 6, 2026February 5, 2026

Claude Opus 4.6 is now live in GitHub Copilot, bringing smarter agentic coding, better planning, and enterprise-ready AI to developers.

OneDrive Agents Now Generally Available: How Microsoft 365 Copilot Turns Your Files into an AI Project Teammate

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Learn how new OneDrive agents use your Microsoft 365 files and Copilot to answer questions, summarize projects, and speed up teamwork.

Xbox Free Play Days: 2K Takeover 2026 Brings NBA 2K26, Civilization VI, and More to Game Pass Members

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Play NBA 2K26, Civilization VI, and more free on Xbox Free Play Days during the 2K Takeover 2026, Feb 5–8, for Game Pass members.

Satya Nadella marks return of Hayete Gallot with a Microsoft security reshuffle and return to quality leadership

February 4, 2026

Satya Nadella announces Hayete Gallot’s return to lead Microsoft Security and a new engineering quality role for Charlie Bell.

Microsoft’s Return to Office Mandate Hits February 2026: What the Flexible Work Policy Means for Employees in the Bold New AI Era

Microsoft’s Return to Office Mandate Hits End of February 2026: What the Flexible Work Policy Means for Employees in the Bold New AI Era

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Microsoft’s return to office (3 days a week) mandate starts in February 2026 for Puget Sound staff. Here’s what changes and why it matters in the AI era.