Russia
Microsoft goes after "largest botnet in the world," citing trademark law
Utilizing a workaround that includes claiming copyright infringements for the botmasters
Weeks away from US mid terms, we're reminded of Microsoft's expanded Defending Democracy Program with AccountGuard
With just a couple of weeks before the US enters into its midterm elections, Microsoft is upping its effort to help patrol US political party protections.
Microsoft software sales in Russia limited by new US sanctions
Thanks in large part to the back and forth posturing of the US and Russia, Microsoft has found itself restricted to whom it can sell its software to in the area.
Microsoft checking ad sales records, searching for Russian meddling in 2016 U.S. election
Microsoft is looking at sales records and is searching for Russian meddling in 2016 U.S. election
LinkedIn to remain blocked in Russia as talks fail
LinkedIn will remain blocked in Russia after talks between the Microsoft-owned professional networking website and the Russian authorities have failed.
Russia tells Apple and Google to remove LinkedIn from local App Stores
Russian authorities have told both Apple and Google to remove the LinkedIn app from their App Stores.
Russia officially blocks LinkedIn over data storage issues
After initially upholding a ban a week ago, Russia has officially blocked LinkedIn over data storage issues.
LinkedIn ban in Russia upheld, 6 million users to be shut down
LinkedIn was ruled to be inaccessible for millions of Russian customers due to non-compliance to use localized data storage of citizens.
Microsoft Norway provides "safe training environment" for Chess Grand Champion worried about Russian hackers
As Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen is currently preparing for a high profile match against a Russian player,recent US political hacks linked to Russian hackers have led him to reconsider his training methods.