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CTV News
8 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Microsoft server hack has now hit 400 victims, researchers say
A Microsoft logo is seen on a screen as people listen at an event at Microsoft headquarters, May 20, 2024, in Redmond, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) WASHINGTON -- A sweeping cyber-espionage campaign organization centred on vulnerable versions of Microsoft's server software has now claimed about 400 victims, according to researchers at Netherlands-based Eye Security. The figure, which is derived from a count of digital artifacts discovered during scans of servers running vulnerable versions of Microsoft's SharePoint software, compares to 100 organizations catalogued over the weekend. Eye Security says the figure is likely an undercount. 'There are many more, because not all attack vectors have left artifacts that we could scan for,' said Vaisha Bernard, the chief hacker for Eye Security, which was among the first organizations to flag the breaches. The spy campaign kicked off after Microsoft failed to fully patch a security hole in its SharePoint server software, kicking off a scramble to fix the vulnerability when it was discovered. Microsoft and its tech rival, Google owner Alphabet, have both said Chinese hackers are among those taking advantage of the flaw. Beijing has denied the claim. The details of most of the victim organizations have not yet been fully disclosed. Bernard declined to identify them. Reporting by Raphael Satter; Editing by Jan Harvey and Mark Porter, Reuters
Muscat Daily
9 hours ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
ITHCA Group, Amazon invest in US chip tech pioneer Lumotive
Muscat – Lumotive, the US-based pioneer in programmable optical semiconductor technology, on Tuesday announced investments from Oman's ITHCA Group and the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. The investments will help Lumotive rapidly accelerate product deployments in industrial applications and enhance its global market presence, the Redmond, Washington-based company said in a press statement. Lumotive said that the investment from ITHCA Group, Oman's sovereign tech fund, reflects a strategic alignment with its breakthrough technology and the sultanate's digital transformation goals. It said, 'As Oman accelerates smart infrastructure and AI initiatives, Lumotive's entry into the region positions both sides to benefit from regional momentum and global innovation.' Said Abdullah al Mandhari, CEO of ITHCA Group, said, 'This strategic investment reflects our confidence in Lumotive's world-class technology and its potential impact on the region. Lumotive's presence in Oman strengthens our innovation ecosystem and supports national priorities across telecommunications, AI, and smart infrastructure. We are proud to welcome Lumotive to our growing portfolio of future-focused companies.' Earlier in May 2025, ITHCA Group signed the investment agreement with Lumotive in the field of programmable semiconductors. The agreement was signed by Mandhari and Sam Heidari, CEO of Lumotive. The investment in Lumotive constitutes a strategic step in the progress of ITHCA Group, boosting its role in supporting global innovators and backing Oman's semiconductor ambitions. It also aligns with Oman's national digital transition plan under Vision 2040, which seeks to promote Oman as a regional hub for advanced technologies and a knowledge-based economy. Additionally, the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund backs technologies that advance automation, robotics, and next-generation industrial systems. Its support of Lumotive signals confidence in the company's game-changing approach – replacing bulky mechanical optical components with a fully digital, reconfigurable semiconductor. Lumotive's LCM™ platform enables a new era of intelligent perception systems that are compact, software-defined, and essential for the factories, robots, and logistics networks of the future. With Amazon's backing, Lumotive joins a select group of transformative companies shaping the future of automation and industrial AI. 'We invest in breakthrough technologies that redefine what's possible – and Lumotive is doing just that,' said Franziska Bossart, Director, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. 'With their programmable optical beamforming chips, Lumotive is building a critical foundation for the next generation of intelligent machines. We are excited to support their mission and see broad potential for their technology in industrial automation, robotics, and beyond.' Dr Sam Heidari, CEO of Lumotive, said that the investments from ITHCA Group and the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund reinforce the transformational potential of their programmable optical semiconductor platform. 'As global industries embrace software-defined automation, Lumotive is uniquely positioned to deliver the intelligent sensing solutions needed for the future of robotics, logistics, and manufacturing. This funding fuels our mission to scale rapidly and lead this new wave of innovation,' he added. The investments by Amazon and ITHCA Group, together with financing by Stifel Bank, expand Lumotive's Series B-related funding and add to previous investments from EDOM, East Bridge, Gates Frontier, Grazia, HiMax, Hokuyo, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Swisscom Ventures, and TSVC. As adoption of its optical semiconductor platform accelerates, Lumotive is positioned to power the next generation of applications across automation, mobility, smart infrastructure, and beyond.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Microsoft Backtracks on 'Fixed' Windows 11 Firewall Issue
Microsoft is addressing an ongoing Windows 11 problem that triggers error messages in the Event Viewer. The issue, which began with the operating system's June 2025 preview update and was mistakenly marked as fixed earlier this month, causes an error with the label "Config Read Failed" to appear in the Events log each time a user restarts their PC. This error is recorded as Event ID 2042 for Windows Firewall With New Security. In a new update, Microsoft explained that this event log is connected to Windows Firewall and shows the message "More data is available." The company says these errors do not mean there is an actual problem with Windows Firewall. Instead, these alerts arise from a mysterious new functionality Microsoft is working on. As a result, the error message "can be safely ignored," the company noted. Microsoft initially announced that this bug had been fixed in its July Patch Tuesday updates. But the company later corrected itself, saying the issue had been marked as resolved by mistake. Microsoft apologized for the confusion and revealed that a real fix will be included in an update soon.
Forbes
15 hours ago
- Forbes
‘Starting Today'—Microsoft Confirms Free Windows Update
New updates now here. It's now here. Microsoft's controversial u-turn on Windows 10's end of life has morphed into a free update offer, whereby the problem for 700 million users is postponed. Windows 11 is the faster, better, safer option Microsoft wants the 700 million Windows 10 holdouts to move to. But says 'we understand that moving to a new PC can take time, and we're here to support you throughout the process.' In a Tuesday blogpost, Microsoft says 'starting today, individuals will begin to see an enrollment wizard through notifications and in Settings, making it simple to select the best option for you and enroll in ESU directly from your personal Windows 10 PC.' While the u-turn to the free 12-month security update extension has been reported as including a catch, that just means you need to pick one of Microsoft's options. Using OneDrive for example or some of your reward points. It's essentially a free offer. In other news, Microsoft is also pushing the AI benefits of new Copilot PCs hard, touting a range of new features, as well as the latest push for users to switch Chrome for Edge. 'Microsoft Edge is the only browser built for Windows, offering the most seamless PC browsing experience with AI-powered tools, productivity features, and built-in performance and security features that help you browse quickly and safely.' Meantime, for those already on Windows 11, the company is heralding its latest update as 'the most reliable Windows yet.' Compared to Windows 10 22H2,' it says that Windows 11 24H2 'failure rates for unexpected restarts have dropped by 24%. These improvements reflect deep collaboration across engineering, design, and user research teams and a commitment to making Windows more resilient for everyone.' And for those not yet using Windows 11, there's also the new PC-to-PC migration tool making an appearance, per Windows Latest. The new migration feature 'coming to Windows 11 and 10 was expected, but it's the first time Microsoft has shared details.' Whatever you do — extending updates or taking the still free Windows 11 upgrade, just make sure you do something before October when the usual Windows 10 updates end.
Geek Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Geek Wire
Tech Moves: Former AWS CEO joins Circle board; Microsoft poaches more Google AI talent
Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services. (GeekWire File Photo) Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, joined the board of directors for Circle Internet Group, an international financial technology company. 'Circle is helping to reshape how money works through trusted stablecoin technology, regulatory engagement, and global reach,' Selipsky wrote on LinkedIn. 'I look forward to working with [Circle CEO] Jeremy Allaire and the leadership team in advancing this important mission.' Circle went public June 5 and its stock today was trading at nearly $200 per share, up from its IPO price of $31. The company supports the use of cryptocurrency and public blockchains for business payments and trade. Selipsky joined AWS in 2005, rising to the role of vice president of marketing, sales and support before he departed in 2016 to become CEO of Seattle-based Tableau Software. He led Tableau for more than five years, returning to AWS in 2021 as CEO of the Amazon cloud unit. Selipsky left AWS in June 2024 after leading the business through one of the most prosperous and yet challenging periods in its history as AWS hustled to keep up with competitors in generative AI. — Microsoft continues its poaching of AI experts from Google with the hire of Amar Subramanya, former vice president of engineering at Google's Gemini. The Redmond, Wash., tech giant has nabbed more than 24 employees from Google DeepMind in the past six months, according to a tally by the Financial Times. 'Just one week into my new role, I'm already feeling deeply energized. The culture here is refreshingly low ego yet bursting with ambition,' Subramanya said on LinkedIn, adding that 'it reminds me of the best parts of a startup.' Subramanya is corporate vice president of AI and Microsoft AI, according to LinkedIn Subramanya was with Google for more than 16 years. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Washington in 2009 and was a visiting researcher at Microsoft for a year in the mid-2000s. Philippe Rogge. (LinkedIn Photo) — Philippe Rogge has rejoined Microsoft as the corporate vice president of its worldwide public sector, which involves partnering with governments, educators, defense and intelligence organizations in their use of technology. 'Public sector organizations around the world are facing a triple mandate: modernize legacy systems, embrace AI to drive national competitiveness, and ensure sovereignty over data and infrastructure,' Rogge said on LinkedIn. Rogge was a Microsoft for 12 years working in offices around the globe, including across Europe and in China. He left in 2022 for a job at Vodafone in Germany, then took a break from professional work for more than a year before taking this new position. Angela Heise. (LinkedIn Photo) — Angela Heise, whom Rogge succeeds, held the role for nearly three years and her career includes nearly two decades at Lockheed Martin. 'After an extraordinary journey at Microsoft, I've made the decision to step away from my corporate role and step fully into a new chapter — one fueled by purpose, possibility, and progress,' Heise wrote on LinkedIn. She thanked her colleagues and hinted at what is to come, saying, 'I'll be channeling everything I've learned into work that empowers bold leaders, fuels meaningful innovation, and creates space for what truly matters. Stay tuned.' David McLauchlan. (LinkedIn Photo) — David McLauchlan is CEO of Everysight, an Israeli-based augmented reality, smart glasses company with a focus on serving cyclists, runners, gamers and other uses. He is based in Bellevue, Wash. McLauchlan was the CEO of the smart lighting company LIFX, and the CEO and co-founder of Buddy Technologies, a smart home business that he launched in Seattle and later moved to Australia. Early in his career, McLauchlan worked in product and business development at Microsoft for more than a decade. — Nate Bek is now head of content at venture capital firm Ascend, the Seattle-based firm that backs early stage startups across the Pacific Northwest and is raising its third fund. '[Bek] brings a stoic calm to our team culture (balancing out some of my mania) while still managing to post the most envy-inducing hiking and cooking photos in our weekly team photo chat,' Ascend founder Kirby Winfield said on LinkedIn. — Dr. Neelendu 'Neel' Dey of the Fred Hutch Cancer Center is the inaugural recipient of the Kyle Thomas Spane Endowed Chair, a position created to support colon cancer research and prevention. Dey is an associate professor in the Translational Science and Therapeutics Division at Fred Hutch where he studies microbiome science, early detection and colon cancer prevention. — Fuse, a Bellevue, Wash., venture capital firm, named its 2025 summer interns:
