ARTEX abuse expands as cybercriminals target financial sector

In October 2026, the financially motivated threat actor Storm-3358 began targeting organizations in the financial sector using the agentic AI offensive framework ARTEX.

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Client-side threat detection: how Scareware blocker uncovered malicious notification abuse

Website notifications were designed to help us stay informed. They can alert you to a new message, remind you of an upcoming event, or share an important update from a service you trust.

But scammers are turning this useful browser feature into a pe

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Client-side threat detection: how Scareware blocker uncovered malicious notification abuse

Website notifications were designed to help us stay informed. They can alert you to a new message, remind you of an upcoming event, or share an important update from a service you trust.

But scammers are turning this useful browser feature into a pe

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Tracking AI adoption in North Korean threat actor tradecraft

As Microsoft Threat Intelligence continues to track how threat actors operationalize AI to increase the speed and efficiency of attacks, we’ve identified North Korean threat actors expanding their use of AI with varying levels of adoption. This blog breaks down how North Korean threat actors are utilizing AI across their operations, reflecting a broader trend of threat actors incorporating AI into their attack chains.

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IDC MarketScape names Microsoft a Leader in the 2026 Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprises Vendor Assessment

IDC has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Enterprises.

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Edge is faster on Windows with Accelerated App Launches

We’re excited to announce that Edge is the first browser to support accelerated app launches on Windows, delivering a faster and more consistent browser launch experience.

With accelerated app launch, most Windows users will see a 15% launch

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Edge is faster on Windows with Accelerated App Launches

We’re excited to announce that Edge is the first browser to support accelerated app launches on Windows, delivering a faster and more consistent browser launch experience.

With accelerated app launch, most Windows users will see a 15% launch

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Edge is faster on Windows with Accelerated App Launches

We’re excited to announce that Edge is the first browser to support accelerated app launches on Windows, delivering a faster and more consistent browser launch experience.

With accelerated app launch, most Windows users will see a 15% launch

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