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<p><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/29/microsoft-under-fire-for-threatening-security-researcher-with-criminal-investigation/">Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation</a></p>
<p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/@briankrebs/116661298779426573">The researcher is a former MS employee says Krebs</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/06/02/microsoft-reaches-for-olive-branch-after-public-dustup-with-0-day-researcher/5249945">Microsoft reaches for olive branch after public dustup with 0-day researcher</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.osnews.com/story/145179/microsoft-is-intentionally-bricking-all-office-for-mac-2019-installations/">Microsoft is intentionally bricking all Office for Mac 2019/2021 installations</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/06/02/introducing-microsoft-scout-your-always-on-personal-agent/">Introducing Microsoft Scout: Your always-on personal agent</a></p>
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2.5 Admins 303: Denial of Secrets

2.5 Admins is a podcast featuring two sysadmins called Allan Jude and Jim Salter, and a producer/editor who can just about configure a Samba share called Joe Ressington. Every week we get together, talk about recent tech news, and answer some of your admin-related questions.