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Criminals posting counterfeit Microsoft products to get access to victims’ computers | Science & Tech News
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Microsoft has confirmed to Sky News that criminals are posting counterfeit packages designed to appear like Office products in order to defraud people. One such package seen by Sky News is manufactured to a convincing standard and contains an engraved USB drive, alongside a product key. But the USB does not install Microsoft Office when…
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Microsoft blames turbulent economy as it misses profit targets | Business News
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Microsoft missed its profit targets on Tuesday, blaming the turbulent economy. The tech giant reported a fourth-quarter profit of $16.7bn (£13.8bn) – or $2.23 per share. Revenue came in at $51.9bn (£43.1bn), which was up 12% from last year. Analysts had been forecasting $2.29 per share and revenue of $52.94bn (£44bn), according to FactSet. Microsoft…