North Korean threat actors known as the Lazarus Group exploited a flaw in the Windows AppLocker driver (appid.sys) as a zero-day to gain kernel-level access and turn off security tools, allowing them to bypass noisy BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver) techniques. […]
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A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to CNBC this morning that its multi-year partnership with Mistral AI includes an investment of US$16 million, which would convert into equity in the company’s next funding round. European Union regulators are now looking to examine the deal between the two companies. “The Commission is looking into agreements that have been […]
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Coffee Briefing Feb. 27 – Apple introduces post quantum cryptography in iMessage; Seneca Polytechnic and Microsoft partner; New CRTC vice chairperson; and more
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Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed the last Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. Apple introduces quantum-secure cryptography in iMessage Apple has introduced PQ3, a post-quantum cryptographic protocol, in its messaging system, iMessage. PQ3 is said to […]
When making investments in the AI space, it looks like Microsoft wants to ensure that it doesn’t put all its eggs in one basket. The software giant has officially entered a distribution partnership with Mistral AI, a French AI start-up that rivals OpenAI. As part of the partnership, Microsoft is investing €15 ($16 million) million in […]
Microsoft says the February 2024 updates fail to install on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems, with 0x800F0922 errors and downloads stopping at 96%. […]
Microsoft took a bold step in the AI space on Monday by announcing its AI Access Principles, a comprehensive framework for responsible and ethical AI development and deployment. The guiding principles underscore Microsoft’s dedication to fostering innovation and competition in the burgeoning AI world. Accessibility, Choice, and a Level Playing Field Microsoft’s principles prioritize providing […]
Microsoft Teams allows users to send files to different channels, but it’s currently not possible to record videos and send them to Teams channels. Microsoft is working to fix this problem in the next couple of months by introducing a new feature in Teams. According to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap page (Feature ID: 383740), Microsoft […]
At MWC 2024, Microsoft announced the public preview of Azure Operator Call Protection, a new service for network operators that applies AI analysis to phone calls in real time, alerts the subscriber if the call is suspicious. Since Azure Operator Call Protection will be implemented in a network level, scam call protection can be enabled […]
Microsoft Start’s Weather service offers weather information to millions of Windows 10 and 11 users every day. It also powers the weather information seen on Edge, Bing, and on the Bing and Microsoft Start mobile apps. Microsoft recently added a new feature to Weather on Microsoft Start that will allow users to get insights based on […]
Microsoft today announced the release of PyRIT (Python Risk Identification Toolkit), an open-source automation framework that empowers security teams to identify risks within generative AI systems. The move underscores Microsoft’s deep commitment to responsible AI development and building secure tools for the rapidly expanding generative AI landscape. AI Red Teaming Automation: A Necessity Red teaming, […]