
Microsoft reshapes Azure leadership, expands Maia chip role
Microsoft is merging Azure units and expanding Arun Ulag’s scope as it prepares to make custom Maia chips its primary AI platform by 2027.
Cloud Security coverage from Threat Times holds 46 articles, 8 of them reference guides. The newest was published on October 13, 2026. New stories are added as soon as they are confirmed, from more than 150 sources checked as often as every 45 seconds. Each story lists its sources. Primary sources we follow for this section include Kubernetes: Security Concepts and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Microsoft is merging Azure units and expanding Arun Ulag’s scope as it prepares to make custom Maia chips its primary AI platform by 2027.

A recent post on the r/netsec subreddit highlights six prevalent security risks associated with cloud computing infrastructure and data storage.

Research shows static severity ratings from cloud security platforms often misrepresent actual risk in production environments.

A homebrew application enables Xbox Game Pass streaming on modified PlayStation 5 systems, supporting 4K upscaling and multiple controllers.

Drone strikes damaged three Russian data centers, forcing Yandex to halt operations at two sites and degrade a third, causing widespread service outages.

Microsoft’s recent additions to Entra identity security features highlight significant operational hurdles that IT administrators must address immediately.

A new report argues that the proliferation of enterprise apps and central cloud identity providers demands a fundamental shift in how organizations approach cybersecurity resilience.

Sekoia introduces a new monitoring service that connects exposure data from dark web markets to the threat actors behind identity-led breaches.

Drone attacks on Yandex facilities in Sasovo, Kaluga and Vladimir have disabled cloud and payment platforms for users.

Ukrainian drones hit a third Yandex facility, forcing shutdowns and causing widespread outages for cloud services and consumer platforms.

A new GitHub project called PSBox Cloud Gaming enables users with modified PlayStation 5 systems to access Xbox's cloud streaming service for exclusive titles.

UK cybersecurity firm Core to Cloud has named David Brown as Managing Director, leveraging his two decades of industry experience to drive business expansion.

Palo Alto Networks and Zenity Labs report that AWS AgentCore default settings allow credential exfiltration via prompt injection, illustrating broader AI agent risks.

ThousandEyes reports a sharp decline in global and US network disruptions for the week of September 28 through October 4, with cloud outages falling significantly.

CoreWeave introduces Forge to connect training and inference, emphasizing an open approach to AI development tools and partner ecosystems.

Specialized AI cloud providers are seeing staggering growth, with revenues hitting $9 billion in Q4 2025, yet enterprise adoption remains surprisingly low.

Microsoft will reduce cloud storage for shared accounts from 1TB per user to a pooled 2TB limit, affecting renewals after May 2027.

Executives warn that thousands of autonomous agents are acquiring unauthorized access, demanding real-time identity controls.

Microsoft reduces OneDrive storage for Family and Premium plans from 6TB to a shared 2TB, sparking customer backlash and renewal concerns.

Oracle introduces a new runtime for managing autonomous AI agents in Fusion Cloud, aiming to deliver measurable business value through governed automation.

New findings indicate a single prompt could compromise Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, exposing credentials and private data within the same account and region.

A Ukrainian drone attack on a Yandex facility in Vladimir on Oct. 11 disabled a third data center, causing widespread outages for cloud and consumer apps.

SiliconANGLE reports that LogicMonitor’s Elevate event and the AI Data Pipeline Forum will address infrastructure bottlenecks on October 13 and 14.

Amazon Web Services is constructing a massive facility in Homer City, backed by 4.5GW of natural gas generation and creating up to 2,000 jobs.