Security & Threat Intelligence
- One intrusion, two cyberattackers: Uncovering parallel threat activity
A good reminder that compromises are no longer single-actor events. This research shows how multiple threat actors can exploit the same breach simultaneously, reinforcing the need for layered visibility and rapid response.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/06/22/one-intrusion-two-cyberattackers-uncovering-parallel-threat-activity/ - StealC and Amadey: Breaking down infostealers and the cybercrime services that deliver them
Breakdown of two common infostealers and how they’re packaged and distributed via cybercrime-as-a-service models. Useful insight into how attackers are scaling credential theft.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/06/24/stealc-and-amadey-breaking-down-infostealers-and-the-cybercrime-services-that-deliver-them/ - AutoJack: How a single page can RCE the host running your AI agent
Highlights a potential remote code execution path via AI agents. Worth understanding as more organisations start deploying AI-driven workflows.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/06/18/autojack-single-page-rce-host-running-ai-agent/ - Five Eyes Cyber Security Agencies Statement
Joint statement from international cybersecurity agencies outlining shared priorities and the need for coordinated defence against evolving global threats.
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/five-eyes-cyber-security-agencies-statement - Scaling cybercrime disruption through innovation and AI
Microsoft outlines how AI and collaboration are being used to disrupt cybercrime infrastructure, with a focus on proactively scaling defence capability.
https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2026/06/24/scaling-cybercrime-disruption-through-innovation-and-ai/
Microsoft Product Updates & Announcements
- Microsoft a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Endpoint Management Platforms
Microsoft continues to rank strongly in endpoint management, with strengths across device management, security, and integration across its ecosystem.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2026/06/25/microsoft-a-leader-in-the-forrester-wave-for-endpoint-management-platforms/ - Point-in-time restore for Windows 11 is now generally available
New capability allowing systems to be rolled back to a known good state. This is a practical addition for resilience and incident recovery.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/point-in-time-restore-for-windows-11-is-now-generally-available/4508101 - What’s new in Microsoft Intune – June
Monthly update outlining the latest Intune features and improvements that enhance device management and security posture.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftintuneblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-intune-%E2%80%93-june/4491983 - Microsoft 365 Insider Round-Up: June 2026
A consolidated overview of recent Microsoft 365 updates, providing a quick way to stay across platform changes.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/microsoft-365-insider-round-up-june-2026-microsoft-365-insider-qz1be/
Cloud & AI
- Rethinking cloud operations with agentic observability
Explores how AI-driven observability is helping shift cloud operations from reactive monitoring to more autonomous approaches.
https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2026/06/23/rethinking-cloud-operations-with-agentic-observability/
Sustainability
- Inside Microsoft’s two-decade push to cut water intensity while scaling for growth
Details Microsoft’s long-term efforts to reduce water consumption while continuing to expand infrastructure globally.
https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2026/06/24/inside-microsofts-two-decade-push-to-cut-water-intensity-while-scaling-for-growth/
After hours
When a cyber attack took 100 hospitals offline – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxY6aLRVgcI
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