The continual evolution of phishing tactics reflects a broader shift in cyber threat sophistication, with attackers now exploiting the very infrastructure that underpins digital trust. In recent research published by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, I see clear evidence that malicious actors are leveraging complex email routing and subtle domain misconfigurations to craft convincing spoofed emails. These... Continue Reading →
Shai-Hulud 2.0: Guidance for detecting, investigating, and defending against the supply chain attack
Understanding the Shai-Hulud 2.0 Threat Landscape Microsoft’s recent research into the Shai-Hulud 2.0 supply chain attack presents a sobering reminder of how adversaries continue to evolve their tactics. The article is clear in its technical detail, focusing on detection strategies, investigation workflows, and defence mechanisms across Microsoft’s security product portfolio. From my perspective, this incident... Continue Reading →
Episode 25: Cloud Security, Vibe Coding & WorkIQ – Separating Real Innovation from Hype in the Microsoft Cloud
Welcome to the companion blog for episode 25 of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights. In this week’s lively discussion, your hosts Richard Hogan, Cyrus Irandoust, and David Rowley dive headlong into the rapidly evolving world of Microsoft Cloud. With so many announcements, updates, and new features, it can be tough to know what’s genuinely... Continue Reading →
Reflections on the evolving landscape of enterprise AI, inspired by Microsoft’s latest announcements From idea to deployment: The complete lifecycle of AI on display at Ignite 2025
Reframing AI as Core Enterprise Infrastructure When I review Microsoft’s Ignite 2025 news, I find it striking how the narrative has shifted from “AI as an add-on” to “AI as foundational.” Frank X. Shaw’s post makes this point explicit: integrating AI is no longer about adding intelligence late in the process, but about weaving it... Continue Reading →
Frontier Firms: Bold Vision or Buzzword Bingo?
If any of you are like me, you will have heard Microsoft making a lot of noise around something they are calling a frontier firm, and how they are transforming themselves into one. If you cut through the marketing noise, you find a clear spine running through it. AI becomes abundant and accessible, what Jared... Continue Reading →