Microsoft faces FTC antitrust probe over AI and licensing practices

Computerworld Eye on Microsoft Updates and insights on Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Copilot, .NET and more March 17, 2025

Microsoft faces FTC antitrust probe over AI and licensing practices The probe could reshape AI competition, influence software licensing rules, and impact enterprise technology strategies. Read more

Microsoft is set to hike its Power BI prices — will buyers jump ship or just take the hit? The increases are set to take effect April 1, and seem to be a strategic push by Microsoft to get customers to move to its other platforms. Read more

Microsoft patches privilege escalation flaw exploited since 2023 The privilege escalation flaw in the Win23k driver affects older versions of Windows and is one of six zero-day vulnerabilities fixed by Microsoft in its March patch cycle. Read more

For March's Patch Tuesday, 57 fixes — and 7 zero-days Compared to past months, the number of security fixes released for March is down, but that doesn't mean IT admins won't be busy. Read more GitHub to unbundle Advanced Security GitHub Secret Protection and GitHub Code Security will extend access to advanced code and secret scanning to organizations of all sizes. Read more

Multicloud: Tips for getting it right If you are pursuing a multicloud strategy, you should carefully balance your requirements with the services offered. Here's what to look for. Read more GitHub accounts targeted with fake security alerts The alerts trick users into authorizing a malicious OAuth application capable of a full account takeover. Read more Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes Here's a look at the most recent Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft as well as a collection of recent updates so you can track what's changed. Read more

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