Microsoft goes after "largest botnet in the world," citing trademark law
Utilizing a workaround that includes claiming copyright infringements for the botmasters
Russia
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.
Russian Windows 10 maps app Yandex.Maps gets a fresh new look
The popular Russian maps app, Yandex.Maps has just received a massive update which further optimizes it for Windows 10 devices. Here are all of its features added to the new version: Use the app on any device with Windows 10: ... Read more
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.
Moscow to ditch Microsoft software in a move toward "self-reliance"
Moscow is reportedly ready to ditch Microsoft Sofware in a move toward "self-reliance."
Law firm urging Russian government to investigate Windows 10 privacy
Windows 10 recently has been raising a number of flags for people due to privacy concerns that is leading to more and more paranoia. Recently, we reported on Ars Technica’s investigation of Windows 10 sending data even when information sharing ... Read more
Windows 10 smashes OSX browser statistics in Russia
Windows 10 is only out of the gate a little over a week and it has already surpassed Mac OSX in Russian browsing data statistics. That’s according to LiveInternet which is a popular Russian Webportal and Social Networking site that ... Read more
Modders try to make Russia's Halo Online open to all despite legal action from Microsoft
Just over a week after the announcement of Halo Online, an upcoming Russia-only online version of the popular Halo videogame franchise, modders have already obtained a leaked copy of the game and created their own tools to allow access for ... Read more
Microsoft's recently announced Lumia 730, Lumia 735, and Lumia 830 are now up for pre-order in Russia
At the IFA 2014 trade show last week, Microsoft unveiled the Lumia 730, the Lumia 735, and the Lumia 830. The handsets will soon start selling in Europe, and 'soon' arrive in the United States. Now, Microsoft is prepping for ... Read more
Microsoft agrees to share Skype user data with Russian Government
Addressing the Russian government, Microsoft who owns the voice-over-IP and instant messaging service Skype, said that it will provide law enforcement officials with the information about Russian Skype users if required. The software giant will keep data of users during a six month ... Read more
Russia to create 'Windows rival'
The Russian state plans to revamp its computer services with a Windows rival to reduce its dependenc
Microsoft to offer free software to Russian NGOs: official
Microsoft on Wednesday said it would supply free software to Russian nongovernmental organisations a
Microsoft to probe charges of antipiracy abuses
Microsoft's top lawyer said on Monday that the company is taking action in the wake of a report that its antipiracy efforts have been used by the Russian government as a means to monitor computers of dissident groups in that country.
In a blog post, general counsel Brad Smith said that the company is hiring an outside law firm to investigate a report in The New York Times that the Russian government has used Microsoft's antipiracy efforts as a pretext to search computers of potential dissidents and, separately, that some lawyers hired by Microsoft have worked with corrupt police to shake down businesses over the piracy issue...