Microsoft 365 in the Media
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May 2026
A lifetime license for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more now costs less than 2 years of Microsoft 365
Microsoft Office 2024 comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, and a lifetime license is only $130
This Dell laptop comes with a free year of Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and a custom Xbox controller — for under $800
The Dell 16 Plus is heavily discounted right now for eligible students. The deal also includes free Microsoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, and a custom Xbox controller.
Microsoft 365 Copilot App Gets a New Design and Performance Improvements
Microsoft 365 Copilot, the enterprise version of Microsoft’s AI chatbot, has just received a fresh coat of paint and some performance improvements. The post Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot redesign brings context and actions into one workspace
Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI assistant that helps people write, summarize, analyze information, and complete work tasks, has been redesigned. It now serves as a single, flexible entry point to Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps, suggesting relevant actions based on the user’s work. A redesig
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a major redesign and performance boost
Microsoft is rolling out a cleaner and faster Microsoft 365 Copilot redesign with smarter contextual UI and improved response times
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a speed boost and cleaner design
Microsoft is launching a revamped version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, offering a cleaner design that the company claims loads twice as fast. As part of this update, Copilot will provide more reliable and structured responses that are easier to scan, according to Microsoft. The redesign, which is rolli
The FBI warns Microsoft 365 services are being bombarded with new phishing emails — here are 3 steps you can take to stay safe
Kali365 is abusing legitimate Microsoft login mechanisms to hijack Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive services.
FBI sounds alarm on phishing tool that steals Microsoft 365 accounts without passwords
The feds say that Kali365 makes it easy for even amateur hackers to run advanced phishing scams that used to require serious technical skills.
Microsoft 365 Copilot clears AI security audit once again
Microsoft 365 Copilot has passed another external ISO 42001 audit with zero issues as Microsoft highlights major AI governance chang
Microsoft Is Redesigning Copilot as a Quieter, Coordinated Workflow Layer Across Microsoft 365
Microsoft is building a quieter desig
FBI: Phishing-as-a-service kit hijacks Microsoft 365
Regulators pushed banks toward multifactor authentication. A new phishing-as-a-service kit, flagged by the FBI, is built to slip right past it.
Google’s office apps are free, but I still pay for Microsoft 365 for these 4 reasons
To each their own?
Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks gets new tools to turn documents into mind maps and more
The refreshed interface of Copilot Notebooks in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app now consolidates chats, creations, and references in a single locat
FBI warns of Kali365 phishing kit targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI has issued a warning about a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform known as “Kali365” that is being used to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts through sophisticated phishing and adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks. According to a public advisory published by the FBI’s Internet Crime Co
FBI warned Microsoft 365 users about a new phishing tool that bypasses two-factor authentication
The Kali365 platform, distributed via Telegram since April, lets attackers steal OAuth tokens and access Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive without a password
I tried switching to Microsoft 365, but this one Google feature pulled me back
After a month on Microsoft 365, Gemini's loop pulled me back
FBI warns of Kali365 phishing service targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI is warning about the Kali365 phishing-as-a-service platform (PhaaS) that is used to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts by abusing OAuth device code authentication to steal session tokens and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). [...]
FBI Warns 'Kali365' Phishing Kit Hijacks Microsoft 365 OAuth Tokens
The Kali365 phishing-as-a-service platform lowers the barrier of entry for cybercriminals, said the FBI
FBI Flags Kali365 as New Phishing Threat Targeting Microsoft 365 Users
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FBI warns about fast-growing phishing kit targeting Microsoft 365 users
Kali365, which was first observed in April, abuses legitimate Microsoft device authorization pages to grant persistent access to cybercriminal-controlled applications. The post FBI warns about fast-growing ph
FBI warns of Kali365 phishing-as-a-service after April Microsoft 365 attacks
The law enforcement agency published an advisory on Thursday about Kali365 — a Telegram-based service for cybercriminals that allows them to capture legitimate "OAuth" tokens enabling widespread access to Microsoft 365 environments.
FBI Warns of Kali365 Phishing Service Targeting Microsoft 365 Account
FBI warns of Kali365, a PaaS scam kit that lets cybercriminals bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts without passwords.
OpenDesk is not yet a fully-fledged alternative to Microsoft 365
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FBI Warns of Kali365 Attacking Microsoft 365 Users to Steal Logins and Bypass MFA
The FBI has issued a new cybersecurity warning about a rapidly emerging phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named Kali365, which is actively targeting Microsoft 365 users to steal access tokens and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Kali365 is being distributed primarily through Telegra
Microsoft 365 users targeted by new phishing threat that bypasses MFA
Microsoft 365 access tokens are being targeted by an emerging Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform called Kali365, the FBI is warning. First observed in April 2026, Kali365 has been distributed through Telegram, allowing cybercriminals to obtain Microsoft 365 access tokens and bypass MFA withou
FBI Warns Kali365 PhaaS Platform Targets Microsoft 365 Users to Steal Logins
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Public Service Announcement (Alert I-052126-PSA) warning about a newly identified Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform named Kali365, which is actively targeting Microsoft 365 users. First observed in April 2026, the platform enables a
Hackers Exploit Entra ID Accounts to Steal Microsoft 365, Azure Data
Hackers Abuse Microsoft Entra ID Accounts to Exfiltrate Microsoft 365 and Azure Data. A highly sophisticated cyberattack campaign carried out by a threat actor tracked as Storm-2949, targeting Microsoft Entra ID accounts to steal sensitive data from Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Instead o
Hackers Abuse Microsoft Entra ID Accounts to Exfiltrate Microsoft 365 and Azure Data
A compromised version of the widely used Nx Console VS Code extension was published to the Visual Studio Code Marketplace on May 18, 2026, silently targeting developer credentials, cloud infrastructure tokens, and CI/CD pipeline secrets across thousands of machines. The incident marks the second
Microsoft Details Storm-2949 Cloud Attack on Azure and Microsoft 365
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Device Code Phishing Targets Microsoft 365 Users
Proofpoint warns that device code phishing attacks are rapidly growing across Microsoft 365 environments. The post Device Code Phishing Targets Microsoft 365 Users appeared first on <a
Tycoon2FA hijacks Microsoft 365 accounts via device-code phishing
The Tycoon2FA phishing kit now supports device-code phishing attacks and abuses Trustifi click-tracking URLs to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts. [...]
Hackers Abuse OAuth Device Authorization Flow to Steal Microsoft 365 Tokens
Hackers are exploiting a little-known feature of Microsoft’s authentication system to steal account credentials at scale. Device code phishing campaigns now target organizations worldwide by manipulating the OAuth device authorization flow, turning a security feature into a major vulnerabil
Hackers Exploit OAuth Device Flow to Steal Microsoft 365 Tokens
Hackers are rapidly weaponizing a little-known Microsoft authentication feature to hijack enterprise accounts, as device code phishing surges across the threat landscape. The spike in activity is closely tied to the public release of criminal toolkits and phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platforms,
Workday brings HR & finance tasks into Microsoft 365
Employees can now handle leave, payslip and expense queries without leaving Microsoft 365, as Workday pushes HR and finance work into Copilot.
Anthropic Unveils Claude for Small Business with QuickBooks and Microsoft 365 Integration
Anthropic's Claude for Small Business integrates with QuickBooks and Microsoft 365, while legal AI tools expand. Revenue run rate soars to $30 billion. The post Anthr
I canceled Microsoft 365, and I was wrong to dread it
I kept putting off canceling my subscription, fearing a chaotic outcome, but weeks after canceling, things are better than ever.
New Copilot keyboard shortcuts are coming to Microsoft 365
Microsoft is standardizing Copilot access across Windows, Mac, and Web by replacing varied app triggers with a single floating UI and the Alt + C shortcut.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Flaws Could Let Attackers Access Sensitive Data
Microsoft has disclosed a trio of critical information disclosure vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Edge. Released on May 7, 2026, these security flaws pose a substantial risk to enterprise data privacy and corporate confidentiality. If successfully exp
Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 free - here's how
The former Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) now requires a subscription - but there are easy ways to get it free.
Critical Microsoft 365 Copilot Vulnerabilities Expose sensitive Information
Microsoft has disclosed and fully remediated three critical information disclosure vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Edge, all released on May 7, 2026, requiring no action from end users or administrators. Microsoft’s Security Response Center publ
Anthropic deepens push into Wall Street with new AI agents, full Microsoft 365 integration, Moody’s data partnership
With new AI agents, a massive joint venture, and a first-ever Jamie Dimon summit, the Claude maker is executing a two-track financial services strategy.
10 quick productivity tips for Microsoft 365 mobile apps
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Open-source alternatives are everywhere, but I still pay for Microsoft 365
Free software is a great theory until a complex document breaks, layouts change unexpectedly, or syncing stops lining up.
April 2026
I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Program, and I'm Happy With the Switch
Save money on an offline word processor with LibreOffice, and it doesn't have a default AI assistant.
Accenture deploys Microsoft 365 Copilot to all 743,000 employees
97% of Accenture employees report Copilot helped complete routine tasks up to 15 times faster. 89% monthly active usage among the 200,000-person cohort tested. Microsoft has over 450 million M365 enter
Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down to start the work week — Microsoft confirms outage
Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down this morning. Microsoft has confirmed the outage and is posting updates as reports spike across key services.
The Microsoft 365 shortcuts that actually save you time (with printable cheat sheet)
From Excel formulas to Teams meetings, these shortcuts and our free cheat sheet will boost your daily productivity.
Microsoft rolls out Copilot "vibe working" mode for Microsoft 365 subscribers
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This new Microsoft 365 Copilot feature could throw your GDPR compliance into question — here's how to check, and how turn it off
Microsoft wants to ease EU Copilot processing by having some data processed in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Device code phishing targets Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
New data from Barracuda Networks shows device code phishing is on the rise with seven million attacks detected in just four weeks. The EvilTokens phishing kit is driving this surge, targeting Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments. The kit tricks users into signing into Microsoft accounts through t
I replaced my expensive Microsoft 365 subscription with these free alternatives and couldn’t be happier
The zero-dollar productivity suite.
Students can get Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free — but is it better than a MacBook Neo?
Students can get one year of Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free with the purchase of a Windows 11 laptop. But is that enough to sway you away from the MacBook Neo?
Microsoft 365 services are down and out on Google Chrome
Microsoft has confirmed that certain M365 services have gone down as they have been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has
Microsoft 365 Web Services Hit by Google Chrome 147 Compatibility Issue
Microsoft is actively investigating a widespread authentication issue affecting users attempting to access Microsoft 365 web-based services through Google Chrome version 147. The problem, first reported on April 16, 2026, has left a significant number of users unable to properly load or interact
Microsoft thinks you'll want an Xbox Controller and 1 year of Microsoft 365 and Xbox Game Pass over a MacBook Neo
In a desperate bid to win over students, Microsoft has launched a new promo that bundles a year of Microsoft's subscriptions with the purchase of select new Windows 11 PCs.
Hackers Create Hidden Mailbox Rules in Microsoft 365 to Intercept Sensitive Business Emails
Cybercriminals have found a quiet way to sit inside a corporate email account and read everything being sent and received — without the account owner ever knowing. Attackers are now abusing a built-in Microsoft 365 feature called mailbox rules to silently intercept business emails, redirect finan
Hackers Exploit Hidden Microsoft 365 Mailbox Rules to Steal Sensitive Business Emails
Attackers are quietly abusing Microsoft 365 mailbox rules to steal emails, hide alerts, and maintain long-term access without installing malware. These stealthy tactics are increasingly common in business email compromise (BEC) campaigns targeting enterprise users worldwide. After gaining initial
Microsoft 365 Copilot to add autonomous “Claw” agent for enterprises
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Microsoft 365 overhauls Viva Engage events with massive capacity boost
Is your organization ready for the big switch? Microsoft is officially retiring legacy Engage events tomorrow in favor of a powerful new
FBI Disrupts Russian DNS Hijack Network Targeting Microsoft 365
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Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users
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Microsoft 365 Copilot and the end of the single-model era in enterprise AI
Microsoft's decision to have GPT and Claude check each other's work inside Microsoft 365 Copilot's Researcher age
EvilTokens Uses Stolen Microsoft 365 Tokens, AI to Supercharge BEC
EvilTokens is a new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform that turns stolen Microsoft 365 tokens and AI into an end‑to‑end factory for Business Email Compromise (BEC) at scale. By combining device-code phishing, custom tooling, and large language models, it enables low- to mid-skill threat actor
Authorities disrupt router DNS hijacks used to steal Microsoft 365 logins
An international operation from law enforcement authorities in partnership with private companies has disrupted FrostArmada, an APT28 campaign hijacking local traffic from MikroTik and TP-Link routers to steal Microsoft account credentials. [...]
Microsoft Brings Microsoft 365 Copilot Co-Creation to Word for iPhone
Those with a Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription can now co-create with Copilot in Word for iPhone. The post Microsoft Brings Microsoft 365 Copilot Co-Cr
Iran-Linked Password-Spraying Campaign Targets 300+ Israeli Microsoft 365 Organizations
An Iran-nexus threat actor is suspected to be behind a password-spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 environments in Israel and the U.A.E. amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The activity, assessed to be ongoing, was carried out in three distinct attack waves that took
Watch out Microsoft 365 — European giants launch Euro-Office, a 'true sovereign office suite'
Microsoft has already been hit by monopoly investigations, but now Europe is planning to launch its own Office rival.
Microsoft 365 explained: Office 365, rebranded and expanded
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Microsoft confirms outage as some Microsoft 365 services go down
Microsoft has confirmed that certain M365 services have gone down as they have been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and h
6 AI Features You're Probably Not Using In Microsoft 365 (And Google Workspace)
Want to start using AI in your business? Look no further than the applications you actually own...and are seriously under-using. Here's how.
Microsoft's new OpenClaw integrations will add personal AI agents in Microsoft 365 to "lighten your load" — I've heard that before
Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.
March 2026
An $8 month of Microsoft 365 for temporary workloads
A flexible 1-month Microsoft 365 subscription for $7.99 — ideal for short-term work and projects.
Proton just launched a privacy-first alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
Tired of productivity tools that treat your data as their business model? Proton Workspace bundles everything from encrypted email to video calls under Swiss privacy law, and it costs less than you'd expect.
Proton is Going After Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Proton today announced Proton Workspace with Meet as an alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for businesses. The post Proton is Going After Microsoft 365 and
Proton launches private alternative to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
Privacy-focused tech company Proton is taking aim at Google and Microsoft’s enterprise customers with the launch of Proton Workspace, a comprehensive suite of business productivity tools. Proton Workspace is a consolidated offering that unifies all services into a single, cohesive bundle There’s a S
'Privacy shouldn't be an optional extra, it should be the default for every conversation': Proton unveils security-first alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Proton is putting its core apps into two Workspace subscriptions to make it easier to manage subscriptions.
Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher agent goes multi-model
Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher agent goes multi-model <a class="username" href="https://www.constellationr.com/user/larry-digna
The four shifts reshaping Microsoft 365 security and resilience
As AI adoption amplifies governance blind spots in Microsoft 365, organizational resilience is more than individual tools.
Apple takes on Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace with new business platform
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Microsoft 365 Under Siege: Phishing Campaign Bypasses MFA Across 5 Countries
A global phishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 bypasses security codes using a legitimate login feature, impacting hundreds of organizations. The post Microsoft 365 Under Siege: Phishing
The OAuth Trick That Fooled 340 Microsoft 365 Accounts — And Why It’s Just Getting Started
A phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft's device code OAuth flow compromised 340 accounts across government and defense organizations. The attack bypasses MFA entirely, using legit
Device Code Phishing Hits 340+ Microsoft 365 Orgs Across Five Countries via OAuth Abuse
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to an active device code phishing campaign that's targeting Microsoft 365 identities across more than 340 organizations in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. The activity, per Huntress, was first spotted on February 19, 2026, with s
The death of the “personal” computer: Why Microsoft 365 isn’t for you or me anymore
Microsoft 365 now feels like a corporate tool, replacing the personal productivity experience we once loved.
Apple takes aim at Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 with new hosted business email
For over a decade, the enterprise email and calendar market has been a two-horse race between Microsoft and Google. If you started
Microsoft hits pause on forced Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout
Microsoft's initial plan to force-install one of its Copilot apps on Windows PCs is now on pause, as the company is reevaluatin
Microsoft 365 pauses Copilot creep after admins cry foul
Automatic deployment of Redmond's assistant halted for now Microsoft has paused plans to force the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on users, halting automatic installations for an unspecified period.…
Microsoft won't force this Copilot app onto your PC's Start menu in Windows 11 — a temporary setback for Microsoft 365 plans
Microsoft has paused plans to auto‑install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 PCs, but it didn't explain why.
Microsoft 365 is paywalling most of Copilot in Office apps — what's changing?
Microsoft is stripping Copilot Chat from Office sidebars for non-licensed users on April 15, 2026, rebranding the included version as "Copilot Chat (Basic)."
Microsoft stops force-installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
Microsoft has stopped automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. [...]
Gartner Flags Five Microsoft 365 Copilot Security Risks
A Gartner analyst has flagged five
Office.eu Launches as Europe’s Sovereign Alternative to Microsoft 365
Office.eu has launched in The Hague a
Hackers Use Cloudflare Human Check to Hide Microsoft 365 Phishing Pages
Scammers are hijacking popular security tools like Cloudflare to hide fake Microsoft 365 login pages. Learn how this new invisible phishing campaign bypasses antivirus software and how you can stay safe.
Hackers Exploit CloudFlare Anti-Security to Steal Microsoft 365 Login Credentials
A recent Microsoft 365 credential harvesting campaign shows how attackers are exploiting CloudFlare’s protective features to shield malicious phishing sites from security scanners and threat researchers. CloudFlare is widely used by organizations to improve website performance and protect against
Microsoft 365 confirms new premium tier focused on AI and productivity
Microsoft's third wave of Copilot is all about agentic AI – Copilot Cowork is your autonomous assistant and Agent 365 manages agents like humans.
Adobe Express and Acrobat are coming for business users in Microsoft 365 Copilot, 'making creativity more accessible to everyone'
Adobe is making its Express and Acrobat tools available through M365 Copilot following success integrating them with ChatGPT.
Microsoft Bundles Copilot Into New $99 Microsoft 365 E7 Suite
Microsoft has launched a new $99 O
Microsoft 365 Copilot "Wave 3" expands with more agentic AI control, eager to offload your most boring workloads
Microsoft is expanding Copilot with Wave 3, adding new AI agent control, chat capabilities, and expanded model support. The update also introduces Agent 365 and the Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite for enterprise users.
Microsoft 365 adds Copilot Cowork to automate work tasks: How it works
Microsoft introduces Copilot Cowork in Microsoft 365, an AI tool that plans and executes tasks across apps like Outlook, Teams and Excel using emails, meetings and files
A new premium Microsoft 365 'E7' plan pushes more agentic Copilot AI — but is the "First Frontier Suite" worth $99 a month?
Microsoft adds a premium tier to 365 at $99 per user. Packed with AI features, experts still say the discount is slim and the value unclear.
Microsoft introduces Microsoft 365 E7 subscription with expanded AI features
Microsoft Corp. today introduced a new subscription that bundles its productivity applications with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity features. The Microsoft 365 E7 plan, as the offering is called, is priced at $99 per user per month. It’s mainly geared towards large organizations. E7 inc
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