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Malicious AI extensions on VSCode Marketplace steal developer data
Two malicious extensions in Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace that were collectively installed 1.5 million times exfiltrate developer data to China-based servers. Both extensions are advertised as AI-based coding assistants that provide the promised functionality. However, they do not disclose the upload activity or ask users for consent to deliver data to a remote server. The VS Code Marketplace is […]
Microsoft: Outlook for iOS crashes, freezes due to coding error
Microsoft confirmed today that Outlook mobile may crash or freeze when launched on iPad devices due to a coding error. While this known issue may affect all users of Outlook for iOS version 5.2602.0 on an iPad, Microsoft says that they can work around it by launching Outlook after enabling Airplane Mode. “The latest Outlook […]
Microsoft Teams to add brand impersonation warnings to calls
Microsoft will soon add new fraud protection features to Teams calls, warning users about external callers who attempt to impersonate trusted organizations in social engineering attacks. Named “Brand Impersonation Protection,” the new Teams security feature will start rolling out to the targeted release ring in mid-February and will be enabled by default. According to Microsoft, […]
Microsoft updates Notepad and Paint with more AI features
Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence features with the latest updates to the Notepad and Paint apps for Windows 11 Insiders. These changes are rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, who have upgraded to the latest versions. Notepad version 11.2512.10.0 now streams AI-generated results for Write, Rewrite, and Summarize […]
Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook freezes after Windows update
Microsoft shared a temporary workaround for customers experiencing Outlook freezes after installing this month’s Windows security updates. As explained one week ago, when Microsoft acknowledged the issue, the bug causes the classic Outlook desktop client to hang for users with POP email accounts who have deployed the KB5074109 security update on Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 systems. Other […]
Microsoft PowerToys adds new CursorWrap mouse ‘teleport’ tool
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.97, with a new mouse utility for multi-monitor setups and significant improvements to the Command Palette quick launcher. CursorWrap, the new mouse tool added with this release, will “teleport” the mouse pointer to the opposite edge of active monitors, ensuring it instantly appears on the other side when moved beyond the […]
Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown, Cloud PC bugs
Microsoft has released multiple emergency, out-of-band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix two issues caused by the January Patch Tuesday updates. The first issue impacts Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server and blocks access to Microsoft 365 Cloud PC sessions. After installing the January 2026 security updates, some users […]
Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from shutting down. System Guard Secure Launch is a Windows security feature designed to protect the boot process from firmware-level attacks and malware such as rootkits. According to a release health dashboard update on Thursday, this known […]
Microsoft Copilot Studio extension for VS Code now publicly available
Microsoft announced that the Copilot Studio extension for the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) integrated development environment is now available to all users. Developers can use it to build and manage Copilot Studio agents directly from VS Code using standard software development workflows. The VS Code cross-platform code editor is used by a large number of developers […]
Microsoft updates Windows DLL that triggered security alerts
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to flag a core Windows component, the company said in a service alert posted this week. The list of affected systems is quite extensive and includes both client (Windows 10 and Windows 11) and server (Windows Server 2012 through Windows Server 2025) platforms. According […]