Mar 05, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for Microsoft leaders:

Users began reporting problems at about 3:30 pm ET on March 1, with some concerned they had been hacked.

Microsoft has launched a sweeping legal initiative to dismantle a global hacking network that exploited generative AI, the company announced in an official blog post.

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group pulled off the $1.5B Bybit hack, making it the biggest crypto heist ever. Here’s how they did it—and what’s next.

The HP OmniStudio X 31.5 pairs a stunning 32-inch display with a respectable suite of hardware, making it a versatile addition to any home office.

In a blog post published today, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft Brad Smith expressed concerns over the Biden administration’s interim final AI Diffusion Rule, cautioning that it could inadvertently hinder U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and benefit China’s AI sector. 

In a recent cybersecurity development, threat actors exploited weak security practices by targeting Microsoft accounts that lack two-factor authentication (2FA). As discussed on WindowsForum, this “password spray and pray” attack highlights the importance of robust authentication measures.

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