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github: Customize code scanning default setup at scale

GitHub

2026-08-04

GitHub added a new repository property, `github-codeql-config-file`, that lets you apply a custom configuration file to code scanning default setup. This gives you control over how CodeQL runs on repositories at scale.

github: Retiring the Copilot Billing Preview app

GitHub

2026-08-04

GitHub has retired the Copilot Billing Preview app and it is no longer available. Copilot spend can now be reviewed and managed directly in GitHub billing settings.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Perimeter link feature in network security perimeter

Azure Updates

2026-08-04

Microsoft Azure added a public preview of Perimeter link (cross-perimeter connectivity) for network security perimeter. It lets trusted resources in different perimeters communicate securely using Managed Identity (MSI) without adding extra network access rules.

security: Advance Zero Trust for AI: New tools and guidance to secure AI agents and DevSecOps

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-08-04

Microsoft says it is expanding its Zero Trust for AI strategy with new tools and guidance aimed at securing AI agents and DevSecOps environments. The post highlights a broader security approach for AI and related development workflows.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure Private Link support over IPv6

Azure Updates

2026-08-04

Azure Private Link now supports IPv6 in public preview. IPv6 private endpoints can be used from IPv6 clients in an Azure virtual network to privately access Azure PaaS services such as Azure Storage and Azure SQL Database.

security: 128 Seconds to disruption: Microsoft Defender stops ransomware at QNET

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-08-04

Microsoft Defender isolated a compromised QNET endpoint in 128 seconds, interrupting a multi-stage ransomware attack before the payload could persist or spread.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure DNS enables DNS-based load balancing through Traffic Manager integration

Azure Updates

2026-08-04

Azure DNS now supports direct integration with Azure Traffic Manager for DNS-based traffic routing in preview. This lets you associate an Azure DNS record set with a Traffic Manager profile without creating a CNAME to the trafficmanager.net domain.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Azure Virtual Network routing appliance

Azure Updates

2026-08-04

Azure Virtual Network routing appliance is now generally available. It provides private connectivity across virtual networks using specialized hardware designed for low latency, high throughput, and improved performance versus virtual machines.

github: Upcoming deprecation of GitHub Spark on github.com

GitHub

2026-08-04

GitHub Spark will stop accepting new users and new app creation starting August 4, 2026. Existing users can keep using Spark until August 31, 2026.

github: Customize Dependabot pull request branch names

GitHub

2026-08-04

Dependabot now supports custom pull request branch names through new `pull-request-branch-name` settings in `.github/dependabot.yml`. You can configure a prefix, maximum length, and separators for segments and words.

github: Code coverage automatic enablement in Code Quality settings

GitHub

2026-08-04

GitHub added a new Code Quality setting that can automatically generate a code coverage workflow with AI. The change is meant to reduce setup time for coverage in repositories.

github: CodeQL 2.26.2 adds Swift 6.3.3 and Kotlin 2.4.10 support

GitHub

2026-08-04

CodeQL 2.26.2 has been released with support for Swift 6.3.3 and Kotlin 2.4.10. It is the static analysis engine used by GitHub code scanning.