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Founded in Albuquerque in April 1975 by the famous duo of founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is today one of the biggest global IT companies. More than five decades after its inception, the company is now the world's third most valuable enterprise by market cap.

Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
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KnowBe4, Microsoft add real-time security to Edge for Business

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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KnowBe4 and Microsoft have integrated SecurityCoach with Edge for Business to provide real-time security guidance and curb risky online behaviours in the browser.
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Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.
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Varonis unveils cloud-native solution for database security

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Varonis launches a cloud-native, agentless database activity monitoring solution to enhance security and simplify compliance across major database platforms.
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Major rise in global email impersonation threats

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
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Adeptia posts double-digit growth as AI data automation expands

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Adeptia has achieved double-digit H1 revenue growth, driven by AI data automation expansion into business intelligence, manufacturing and finance sectors.
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ManageEngine AD360 adds identity risk & MFA to combat breaches

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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ManageEngine launches AD360 update with identity risk management and local MFA to help firms prevent breaches and secure unmanaged accounts.
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Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.
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Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake, cutting security data storage costs to under 10% and boosting threat detection with AI integration.
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Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Amperity has named Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and growth in the customer data platform industry worldwide.
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Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to drive AI messaging

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to enable AI agents to handle compliant real-time messaging, voice, email, and verification across channels globally.
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Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
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Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.
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Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
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CloudBolt & Ingram Micro expand channel access to cloud & FinOps tools

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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CloudBolt Software partners with Ingram Micro to offer cloud management and FinOps tools to MSPs and VARs, boosting hybrid and multi-cloud optimisation capabilities.
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Steve Mills steps up as Chief Operating Officer at DoiT

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Steve Mills is appointed Chief Operating Officer at DoiT, expanding his role after driving 2.5x revenue growth and a USD $5bn AWS partnership as Chief Revenue Officer.
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Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.
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Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
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CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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EC-Council's CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.
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TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.