The recent failure of Microsoft to deliver a special version of Azure for European Union (EU) cloud providers has brought its ongoing conflict with the Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers of Europe (CISPE) back into sharp focus. More than just a missed deadline, this episode underscores the...
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Microsoft is currently facing a significant class action lawsuit in the United Kingdom, alleging that the company has overcharged consumers and businesses for its software licenses since 2015. The legal action, spearheaded by barrister Alexander Wolfson, claims that Microsoft's pricing practices...
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As Microsoft’s AI Incident Detection and Response team traces their way through the rough digital corridors of online forums and anonymous web boards, a new kind of cyber threat marks a stark escalation in the ongoing battle to preserve the integrity and safety of artificial intelligence...
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Microsoft has recently taken aim at a global cybercrime network using its own advanced AI tools in ways that cross ethical and legal boundaries. In a bold legal filing, the tech giant named six developers—four based abroad and two U.S.-based—allegedly at the heart of a scheme to reconfigure...
In a bold move against cybercriminality, Microsoft has taken decisive legal action to disrupt a sophisticated network abusing generative AI—a threat that not only jeopardizes AI integrity but also the digital safety of users worldwide. This operation, targeting an international consortium of...
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In a bold legal move, Microsoft has initiated proceedings against what it describes as an organized group of individuals accused of exploiting its Azure OpenAI Service. This groundbreaking case shines a spotlight on the security vulnerabilities of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI)...
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In yet another high-profile legal salvo, Microsoft has taken aim at a foreign-based threat group accused of developing and deploying tools to bypass critical security mechanisms in its Azure OpenAI services. The case, filed in a federal court in Virginia, centers around a group of cybercriminals...
In a recent and deeply concerning revelation, Microsoft disclosed a major cybersecurity breach affecting its Azure OpenAI services. If you thought the digital world couldn't get any wilder, buckle up: hackers successfully circumvented Microsoft’s robust safeguards to manipulate Azure OpenAI...
In a high-stakes move that reads like a scene out of a cybersecurity thriller, Microsoft has dropped the legal gauntlet on ten individuals allegedly operating a hacking-as-a-service (HaaS) scheme. This lawsuit, filed in federal court, zeroes in on their alleged illicit activities, which involved...
The latest chapter in the ongoing battle between big tech and cybercriminals has a fresh player: Microsoft. On January 13, 2025, Microsoft disclosed that it had taken decisive legal action against a group of cybercriminals who exploited its Azure OpenAI services. This high-stakes drama involves...
In a significant legal development, Microsoft is facing a lawsuit in the United Kingdom that may shake up the cloud computing landscape. The lawsuit, spearheaded by competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi, alleges that Microsoft has set higher licensing fees for businesses utilizing its Windows...
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It seems someone was so pissed off at being forced to upgrade she took Microsoft to court and won!
Microsoft pays 10,000 after automatic Windows 10 installation