Computerworld Eye on Microsoft
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February 10, 2025
Will the end of Windows 10 accelerate CIO interest in AI PCs?
The potential cloud savings and security proposition of local AI could have appeal, but CIOs warn of lock-in and lack of incremental improvements, instead advising a trial fleet before diving in.
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The cloud is not your only option: on-prem security still alive and well in Windows Server 2025
Reports of the demise of Windows Active Directory are greatly exaggerated â hereâs how Microsoft is supporting AD in its latest server platform.
Hackers breach Microsoft IIS services using Cityworks RCE bug
The deserialization flaw allows attackers to remotely execute arbitrary codes on customersâ IIS web servers.
AWS plans to outspend Microsoft and Google on AI infrastructure
Amazonâs CEO plans to invest more than $100 billion this year, mostly in AI infrastructure â but could face challenges buying enough hardware and power.
GitHub Copilot previews agent mode
New agent mode can iterate on its own code, infer tasks not specifed, recognize errors, and fix them automatically, GitHub said.
Lazarus Group tricks job seekers on LinkedIn with crypto-stealer
Attackers send out fake job offers and trick individuals into running a cross-platform JavaScript stealer for crypto theft and persistence.
