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• Microsoft Dev Box workstations on Azure go GA

  Azure-hosted, project-specific development workstations can be accessed from Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

• Using Microsoft Azure’s Prometheus monitoring with Kubernetes

  Azure Monitor managed service for Prometheus smooths the way to multi-cluster monitoring across Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Arc-hosted Kubernetes, and on-prem Kubernetes deployments.

• Auto & General SEA leverages Logicalis for Azure migration

  Insurance solutions firm Auto & General has embarked on a cloud transformation journey in Southeast Asia (SEA), tapping on IT services provider Logicalis.

• Attacker uses the Azure Serial Console to gain access to Microsoft VM

  Financially motivated threat actor UNC3944 is using phishing and SIM swapping attacks to take over Microsoft Azure admin accounts and gain access to virtual machines (VM), according to cybersecurity firm Mandiant.

• Singtel to roll out Microsoft Azure solutions in Singapore

  Singtel will be bringing Microsoft Azure public multi-access edge compute (MEC) solution to enterprises in Singapore.

• Azure API Management flaws highlight server-side request forgery risks in API development

  New SSRF vulnerabilities highlight the weaknesses of using blacklisting techniques as a defense mechanism.

• Orca integrates cloud app security system with GPT-4

  Orca’s existing GPT integration with its cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) receives a GPT-4 upgrade, along with a few other enhancements.

• Microsoft patches 3 vulnerabilities in Azure API Management

  The vulnerabilities comprise url formatting bypasses and an unrestricted file upload functionality in the API Management developer portal, according to cybersecurity firm Ermetic.

• How Microsoft’s Shared Key authorisation can be abused and how to fix it

  Orca Security revealed a potential point of entry for attackers through Shared Key authorisation that could inadvertently become a gateway to sensitive data.

• Asia key as Microsoft unveils retail-as-a-service offering

  American retailer, The Kroger Co, has partnered with Microsoft to jointly offer retail-as-a-service powered by Azure, with Asian in line to benefit.

• Microsoft recognises HCL Technologies as Azure expert MSP

  HCL Technologies has become a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider, in recognition of its investment in resources, training and tech.

• CenturyLink granted Microsoft Azure expert MSP status across APAC

  CenturyLink has been named as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider, spanning the Asia Pacific region.

• Microsoft Azure expert MSP program recognises Tata Consultancy Services

  TCS has been named a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP partner in a boost to the consultancy’s digital transformation agenda.

• Grab adopts Microsoft Azure to leverage AI potential

  Grab will adopt Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, with the tech giant also making a strategic investment in the company.

• Acronis inks strategic Microsoft partnership

  ​Acronis has engaged in a strategic partnership with Microsoft to deeply integrate its data protection products with Azure cloud services.