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Proton has launched Proton Sheets, an end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet tool integrated with Proton Drive, offering businesses a secure alternative to Google Sheets and Excel. As data privacy concerns grow with Big Tech's AI training practices, Proton's privacy-by-default approach aims to give organizations control over their sensitive business data.

Microsoft has introduced Signing Transparency, a preview cloud service that logs every code signature in a tamper-evident, publicly auditable ledger to thwart supply chain attacks beyond traditional code signing. Powered by confidential computing and SCITT standards, it delivers cryptographic receipts for independent verification, ensuring even compromised keys leave indelible traces. This Zero Trust innovation promises enhanced accountability for developers and enterprises alike.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently suggested that 20-30% of code in company repositories comes from AI tools, sparking debates about developer productivity and AI's role in software engineering. Yet skeptics question how such figures are measured amid blurry lines between human and machine authorship. This analysis explores the challenges of tracking AI contributions and what it means for the future of coding.

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform endured a staggering 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack orchestrated by the Aisuru botnet, leveraging over 500,000 compromised IP addresses. This assault, one of the largest recorded, highlights the escalating threat of IoT-based botnets to cloud infrastructure. As defenders refine mitigation strategies, the incident underscores the urgent need for robust security in connected devices worldwide.

A critical bug in newly released authentication components is preventing Windows users from installing the latest Microsoft 365 desktop apps, prompting swift action from Microsoft. The issue, affecting versions 2508 and 2507, stems from a misconfiguration that disrupts the installation process. Microsoft anticipates a full resolution by the end of the day, highlighting ongoing challenges in software deployment reliability.

Microsoft’s newest Fairwater 2 data center redefines the scale of AI training, while Satya Nadella outlines a multi‑layered approach to AGI—from infrastructure to business models. The interview reveals how Microsoft balances raw compute, custom silicon, and a diversified AI ecosystem to stay ahead of the hyperscale race.