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Microsoft observed activity linked to Storm-3168 that carried out extensive reconnaissance and deletion of Azure resources, along with the collection of storage access keys, using compromised service identities. The company believes the pattern is consistent with potential ransomware objectives, although no ransom note was observed and data exfiltration was not confirmed in this incident.
Microsoft presented its vision for using artificial intelligence in education through five principles, including protecting privacy, keeping teachers in leadership roles, and supporting students’ thinking rather than replacing it. The vision draws on examples from schools, universities, and training programs, but remains an institutional position supported by results announced by the company that require independent verification.