The head of Microsoft's Security Response Center defends keeping its initial vulnerability disclosures sparse — it is, she says, to protect customers.

The company said the layoffs were not spurred by the worsening economic picture, but in May it also slowed hiring in the Windows and Office groups.

The decision follows a recent study that found security to be the top priority when deploying IoT devices.

Regulators worldwide are increasingly concerned about finance’s shift to cloud computing services supplied by a handful of tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft.

Microsoft’s statement comes against the backdrop of a swell of labor organization in the U.S., including in industries and at companies where such efforts have traditionally struggled or failed.

The changes will apply to a substantial part of the company’s workforce, which stood at 181,000 in the middle of 2021.

In the metaverse, phishing "could be an impersonation of your CEO inviting you to a meeting in a malicious virtual conference room,” Charlie Bell said.

Software giant is partnering with companies like AT&T, Telefonica and Lockheed Martin.

The firm touts a unique model: it is financed by utility providers and oil and gas companies.

The move suggests that Microsoft is accelerating a push to create homegrown chips for its servers.