Check Point Research identified critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams that allow attackers to manipulate messages, spoof notifications, and impersonate users. Four specific types of attacks were detailed, highlighting the potential for business email compromise and identity fraud. Microsoft has issued fixes for these issues, but concerns remain about security.

Microsoft Copilot allows non-technical users to create AI agents easily, but this can lead to serious security vulnerabilities. A recent report shows how these agents can be manipulated to leak sensitive data and cause data exposure. The simplicity of deployment makes it easy for users to overlook necessary security measures.

Microsoft will now reward researchers for identifying critical vulnerabilities in any of its online services, regardless of the code's origin. This change aims to enhance security by incentivizing the discovery of flaws in both Microsoft's own and third-party components that impact its services.

Microsoft has addressed multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and Office that hackers are actively exploiting. These flaws allow attackers to execute malware with minimal user interaction, primarily through malicious links and files. Security experts warn of a high risk of system compromise and ransomware deployment.

Microsoft’s November 2025 Patch Tuesday updates resolved 63 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the Windows kernel actively under attack. The updates also addressed an Office vulnerability allowing unauthorized code execution. This month saw a significant decrease in reported flaws compared to October.

Microsoft's AI tool has identified critical vulnerabilities in the GRUB2 U-Boot bootloader, which could potentially expose systems to security risks. The tool enhances the ability to detect such flaws, thereby improving the overall security posture of systems utilizing this bootloader.

Microsoft awarded $17 million to 344 security researchers in the past year through its bug bounty programs, marking the highest annual payout since the programs began in 2018. The total amount distributed across all years now reaches $92.5 million, with ongoing updates to enhance program coverage and align with emerging security challenges.

Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 107 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in Windows Kerberos that could allow domain administrator privilege escalation. The update also fixed thirteen critical vulnerabilities, predominantly related to remote code execution and information disclosure, highlighting ongoing security challenges for Windows users.

Russian hackers have been exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft's OAuth 2.0 authentication framework, allowing them to access sensitive information from targeted accounts. This ongoing attack poses significant security risks for organizations using Microsoft services, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures and awareness.