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2026 (9)

March (2)

security: WhatsApp malware campaign delivers VBS payloads and MSI backdoors

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-03-31

Microsoft describes a malware campaign distributed through WhatsApp messages that uses VBS scripts to start a multi-stage infection chain. The attackers use renamed Windows tools and cloud-hosted payloads to deploy MSI backdoors and keep persistent access on infected systems.

github: Monitor Copilot coding agent logs live in Raycast

GitHub

2026-03-20

GitHub says the Copilot extension for Raycast can now be used to monitor Copilot coding agent logs live. The post links Raycast’s launcher and extension support with GitHub Copilot agent log viewing.

February (5)

github: Use Copilot coding agent with Windows projects

GitHub

2026-02-18

Copilot coding agent can now be used with Windows projects, running tasks asynchronously in a GitHub Actions-powered development environment.

aks: Release 2026-02-08

Release notes from AKS

2026-02-17

AKS release 2026-02-08 adds new Kubernetes patch versions, expands regional availability for API Server VNET Integration, and introduces several security/behavioral changes plus multiple component/image updates.

security: New Clickfix variant ‘CrashFix’ deploying Python Remote Access Trojan

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-02-05

Microsoft reports a new ClickFix variant, “CrashFix,” that intentionally crashes browsers to trick users into running commands that install a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT). The campaign abuses built-in utilities (finger.exe) and a portable Python runtime to reduce detection and maintain persistence on targeted systems.

dotnet: .NET Framework 3.5 Moves to Standalone Deployment in new versions of Windows

.NET

2026-02-05

.NET Framework 3.5 servicing on newer Windows versions changes to a standalone deployment model rather than being serviced as part of the OS image.

github: GitHub Actions: Early February 2026 updates

GitHub

2026-02-05

GitHub Actions’ early February 2026 update adds custom runner autoscaling, broadens security controls to all users, and provides early access to new Windows and macOS runner images.

January (2)

github: Docker and Docker Compose version upgrades on hosted runners

GitHub

2026-01-30

On February 9, 2026, GitHub will upgrade Docker and Docker Compose on all Windows and Ubuntu hosted runner images except ubuntu-slim, allowing workflows to use the latest Docker releases. Users should test workflows and pin or adjust tooling if they depend on previous Docker behavior.

github: arm64 standard runners are now available in private repositories

GitHub

2026-01-29

GitHub now offers Linux and Windows arm64 standard GitHub-hosted runners for private repositories, available on the free tier so you can run arm64 CI workflows across all repositories.

2025 (3)

December (2)

dotnet: Implementing Cross-Platform In-App Billing in .NET MAUI Applications

.NET

2025-12-09

Microsoft's .NET Blog introduces a new cross-platform billing sample that demonstrates how to implement in-app purchases in .NET MAUI apps for Android, iOS, Mac Catalyst, and Windows.

dotnet: Cross-Platform Age Verification in .NET MAUI Applications

.NET

2025-12-01

This post announces a new cross-platform .NET MAUI sample that demonstrates how to implement age verification across Android, iOS, and Windows by integrating platform-specific APIs (Google Play Age Signals, Apple Declared Age Range, and Windows Age Consent). It provides guidance and a ready-made sample to help developers add compliant age checks to their apps.

November (1)

azure: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure Functions support for Node.js 24

Azure Updates

2025-11-18

Azure Functions now has public preview support for Node.js 24, enabling local development and deployment to Azure Functions on both Windows and Linux. Node.js 24 does not support 32-bit Windows, so new Windows Function Apps targeting Node.js 24 default to 64-bit to ensure compatibility.