The creator of Windows Task Manager has 'vibe coded' a new version that runs on macOS and Linux
Three decades after he wrote the original Windows Task Manager at Microsoft, Dave Plummer is back with a new iteration that works on macOS and Linux too.
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Nscale’s IPO will test Wall Street’s appetite for concentrated AI bets once again
The British AI data center developer depends on tech giants Microsoft and Anthropic for most of its revenue.
TechCrunch•Marina Temkin22 Sept- neutral toward Nscale · 93%
SharePoint Flaw Initially Listed as Spoofing by Microsoft Enables Authenticated RCE
A SharePoint Server vulnerability that Microsoft initially classified as a spoofing flaw with a CVSS score of 6.5 actually enables authenticated remote code execution, according to full technical details published today by Viettel Cyber Security researcher Dinh Ho Anh Khoa. The flaw, CVE-2026-65660, affects SharePoint Server 2016, 2019, and Subscription Edition. Patches have been
- neutral toward Microsoft · 84%
New Windows Defender zero-day blocks Microsoft antivirus updates
Over the weekend, security researcher Abdelhamid Naceri (also known as Nightmare Eclipse) released another Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit that blocks antivirus updates. [...]
- neutral toward Microsoft · 94%
Microsoft to retire Microsoft 365 Companion apps in December
Microsoft will retire the Calendar, People, and Files Microsoft 365 companion apps on December 16 and has asked admins to remove them from managed devices. [...]
- neutral toward Microsoft · 99%
Microsoft, Anthropic dominate Nscale’s $103B IPO contract backlog
Nscale's reliance on major tech contracts may boost its IPO appeal, but financing uncertainties could affect long-term market confidence.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez21 Sept- favorable toward Anthropic · 78%
- favorable toward Microsoft · 78%
Xbox Patents New Way to Inject Ads Into Gaming
Microsoft filed a patent for technology that would show players advertisements while they're gaming.
Fake LastPass Authenticator Installer Abuses Microsoft-Signed Driver to Kill Antivirus and EDR
A fake LastPass Authenticator installer offered on GitHub installs a Windows kernel driver that shuts off antivirus and other security software before a password stealer runs if a victim downloads and runs it, researchers at LastPass and Delphos Labs said on September 17. Microsoft's own hardware-compatibility program signs the driver, scored zero detections on VirusTotal when researchers
- neutral toward Microsoft · 96%
This is the ‘most underappreciated’ driver for Microsoft’s business, according to one analyst
Investors understand Microsoft’s cloud-computing opportunities, but may not be giving enough credit to the revenue potential of its software business.
- favorable toward Microsoft · 84%
Grab an Xbox controller and a $50 Xbox gift card together for just $80
Newegg is hosting a bundle that includes Microsoft’s wireless Xbox controller (in black) and a $50 digital Xbox gift card together for $80. Given that this model typically sits around $50 to $60 depending on the color you want, this is a fantastic value since it essentially knocks its price down to $30. Another way […]
The Verge•Cameron Faulkner21 Sept- favorable toward Xbox · 90%
Microsoft fixes broken Excel copy and paste for all Office users
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that causes copy-and-paste failures for Excel users after installing the September 2026 security updates. [...]
- neutral toward Microsoft · 99%
Microsoft reminds admins to migrate Entra ID users to passkeys
Microsoft has reminded admins to migrate Entra ID users to phishing-resistant authentication methods to avoid sign-in disruptions after it retires SMS first-factor sign-in starting in February 2027. [...]
- neutral toward Microsoft · 98%
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Microsoft and Amazon linked to AI model risks after Hugging Face incident
The incident underscores the urgent need for robust AI governance and security measures to mitigate cascading risks in interconnected ecosystems.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Sept- critical toward Microsoft · 82%
- critical toward Amazon · 82%
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Nscale’s contracts surge 1,000x to over $103 billion, driven by Microsoft and Anthropic
Nscale's rapid growth highlights the escalating demand for AI infrastructure, but reliance on few clients and financing gaps pose significant risks.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Sept- neutral toward Anthropic · 83%
Microsoft patents idea for in-game PC and Xbox adverts shown during downtime "trigger events"
Microsoft has filed a patent for a system that allows PC and Xbox games to serve advertisements during game sessions, seemingly without disrupting gameplay. Read more
- neutral toward Microsoft · 98%
Microsoft: September updates break File History backup feature
Microsoft warned that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may stop working on some systems after installing the September 2026 security updates. [...]
- neutral toward Microsoft · 98%
ClickFix Lures Deploy ChainScript RAT Using Polygon to Rotate C2 Infrastructure
Threat actors are leveraging ClickFix-like lures to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) called ChainScript. "ChainScript has appeared under multiple build names, including ComponentTask33, UpdateDigital, HostShared, and OrchidViolet66, while presenting itself as Spotify, Zoom Workplace, and Microsoft Teams software," Blackpoint Adversary Pursuit Group (APG)
Last chance: Get Microsoft Office for $33
Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for $32.97 (reg. $219.99) through Sept. 27, no Microsoft 365 subscription needed.
Accessibility in video games and board games: the game nobody wants to miss
Players with visual or motor disabilities devise their own ways to keep playing, while Microsoft, Sony and ONCE develop adapted controllers and editions of video and board games.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to attend White House dinner for Xi Jinping
The event highlights AI's pivotal role in US-China relations, emphasizing tech diplomacy's growing influence on global economic strategies.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Sept- neutral toward Microsoft · 98%