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Iranian threat against Apple, Google, and Intel

The IRGC warned that the companies “have become legitimate targets because they are a primary component in planning and tracking assassination targets."

The real reason global companies choose Tel Aviv offices

New analysis reveals what drives Microsoft, Amazon and Meta to keep expanding in Israel's most expensive city - despite the costs

Demand in Ireland

Investigate whether Microsoft assisted IDF

A human rights organization in Ireland has submitted a request to the local government to open an investigation following reports that Microsoft assisted the IDF by processing data and storing Palestinian Arabs’ phone calls on its cloud services.

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Microsoft to block Unit 8200

The Guardian reported that Microsoft has announced that it will block Unit 8200's access to the Azure system and conduct an external review of military cooperation.

Microsoft employees occupy HQ over claims of software use in Gaza

Dozens of Microsoft workers occupied the company’s Redmond campus, demanding it end ties with Israel after reports alleged Azure technology was used for surveillance of Palestinian Arabs.

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IDF storing millions of calls per hour on Microsoft servers

A new report shows how Unit 8200 created a system based on a Microsoft platform allowing storage of millions of Palestinian call recordings for military planning.

US nuclear security agency breached in Microsoft SharePoint hack

The US agency overseeing nuclear weapons breached in a China-linked hack of Microsoft SharePoint, according to Bloomberg. Officials say no classified data was exposed and the impact was limited.

Microsoft fires employees who protested its pro-Israel policy

Two Microsoft employees interrupt company's 50th anniversary celebrations to protest provision of services to IDF.

Over anti-Israel protest

Microsoft terminates two employees

Two Microsoft employees dismissed after disrupting the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its AI collaboration with the Israeli military.

Microsoft employee blames Bill Gates for murder of Palestinians

During the 50th-anniversary celebrations for Microsoft, a company employee interrupted and accused the company's leadership of complicity in the murder of Palestinians.

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'Israel the primary target of Iranian cyberattacks since war'

Microsoft says that, since the start of the Gaza war last year, Israel has emerged as the primary target of Iranian cyberattacks, after Tehran had mainly concentrated on the United States.

How to Convert Excel Files to PDF: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Converting Excel files to PDF is a common task for professionals who need to share their spreadsheets in a universally accessible format, maintaining the integrity of data, and ensuring that the layout and content are preserved.

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Another Israeli spy app sold to 10 countries

The spyware created by QuaDream has been used against minority party politicians and journalists.

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Microsoft to lay off 11,000 employees

Sky News reports Microsoft is contemplating cutting roughly 5% of its workforce.

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Russian hackers carried out multiple attacks against Ukraine

Russian government hackers carried out multiple cyber operations against Ukraine, Microsoft says in new report.

Microsoft: Iranian hackers targeting US and Israeli companies

Microsoft warns that hackers possibly linked to Iran have been trying to break accounts of US, EU, and Israeli defense companies.

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Microsoft Joins with US Army for Augmented Reality Headset

There’s a lot to expect from virtual reality over the next decade, and even ‘war’ tactic shall be heavily influenced.

Microsoft also targeted by Russian hackers

Sources say Russian hackers took advantage of widespread use of SolarWinds software to breach Microsoft.

FBI issues warning of cyber attacks one day before election

A month ago, Microsoft announced it had thwarted TickBot, but it bounced back within weeks. Experts say "more attacks looming."

The time to invest in tech is over - back to the old favorites

While tech giants made trillions during the first lockdown, companies like Nestle & Unilever are cashing in now.

Microsoft's offer to buy TikTok rejected

Report says TikTok's owner has picked a consortium led by Oracle Corp. for a deal for the app's US operations.

Microsoft: Hackers targeting US election

Microsoft says it thwarted recent cyberattacks from China, Russia and Iran targeting both Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns.

Microsoft: Iran-linked hackers tried to compromise US campaign

Microsoft says hacking group that appears to be linked to the Iranian government carried out a campaign against a US presidential campaign.

Israel's LGBT community to strike on Sunday

Hospitals, airport, major corporations allow employees to join strike demanding LGBT couples be given right to have children via surrogates.

'Charge 25% of your battery in only 15 minutes'

Microsoft shows off new line of computers, tablets, including one with thermal camera.

New Microsoft laptop competes with Apple's 'Macbook'

Microsoft's newest laptop targets students who might otherwise use Apple's product.

Microsoft to set up new campus in Herzliya

Microsoft builds new campus in Herzliya, rents office space for 3.5 million NIS per month.

Microsoft to help UN Security Council fight 'digital terror'

In a first, Security Council invites hi-tech giant to special session on the recruitment war being waged by ISIS and other jihadists online.

Microsoft Twitter bot: 'GAS THE KIKES'

Embarrassed Microsoft forced to pull plug on AI program, after it rapidly devolves to tweets such as: 'Hitler was right, I hate Jews.'

Netanyahu: Israel and Microsoft are 'a marriage made in heaven'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, hails Israel's cooperation with the tech giant.

Microsoft Buys Israeli Cybersecurity Startup

Microsoft buys Adallom, a startup specializing in defending programs and content in the cloud.

Microsoft Posed to Purchase Innovative Israeli Startup

Technology giant signs letter of intent to buy Israeli text analysis company Equivio for around $200 million.

US, UK Warn Against Using Internet Explorer Until Bug Fixed

Windows XP users warned to steer clear of popular internet browser - or severely compromise their internet security.

Microsoft Worked Closely with NSA, Documents Show

New documents say that Microsoft collaborated with U.S. intelligence to allow users' communications to be intercepted.

Israel's Best & Brightest Graduate from Microsoft Accelerator

Microsoft celebrated the graduation of its second class of Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure in Israel.

Microsoft Hit In Latest Hacker Attack

Microsoft joined Facebook and Apple on the list of American technology companies targeted in recent cyber attacks.

Google Shares Push Past $800 Despite Challenges

Shares of Google pushed past $800 for the first time despite looming European Union action over alleged privacy violations

Microsoft Boss in Israel for ‘Cloud” Co-Op Pact

Microsoft director Steve Ballmer meets with Netanyahu on his fourth trip to Israel, this time to discuss cooperation on cloud technology.

New Technology Turns Any Mirror Into a 3D Display

Microsoft Israel Innovation Labs invents Alice, which creates a compelling and interactive three-dimensional effect.

Microsoft Israel Presents Israeli Start-Up Companies

At the Think Tank 2012 conference in Tel Aviv, Microsoft presented 40 new technologies, 20 of them Israeli-made.

Microsoft Opens ‘Windows’ on Israel

Microsoft is increasing its focus on Israel and will send 25 of its senior officials to its Israel Research and Development center.

Israel's Mellanox to Drive Windows Server 8

Israel's Mellanox will be providing InfiniBand and Ethernet components to drive core Windows Server 8 functionality.

Israeli Software Designers Simulate Sight Issues for Microsoft

Software designers at the Microsoft lab in Israel have created software to simulate various vision impairments.

Fischer: Israel One of World’s Safest Places for Investors

Israel has been a Rock of Gibraltar in the global crisis. S&P retains its bond rating. Stanley Fischer says Israel is one of the world’s best bets.