Microsoft Defender Antivirus now offers automatic on-premises Exchange Server mitigation

In light of the plethora of cybercriminals who have attempted to attack unpatched on-premises versions of Exchange Server 2013, 2016 and 2019, Microsoft has ramped up its support of customers and partners in securing their environments and responding to related incidents.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-microsoft-defender-antivirus-automatic-on-premises.html

With friendly rivalries, eSports gain traction in corporate world

Microsoft software engineer Daniel Jost has found a way to take on his peers at Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google in friendly fashion—through video game competition.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-friendly-rivalries-esports-gain-traction.html

China crackdown cuts Big Tech down to size

Tighter regulations, billions in lost overseas share value and government pledges to get even tougher—Chinese tech giants are reeling under what looks like a sustained Big Brother assault on innovation and enterprise.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-china-crackdown-big-tech-size.html

Large asteroid to (safely) zip past Earth

The largest asteroid to pass by Earth this year will swing closest on Sunday, giving astronomers a rare chance for a good look at a space rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-large-asteroid-safely-earth.html

Swiss kids suit up for 'Mission to Mars'

Leo pulls on a shiny, silver suit and places the helmet gingerly over his head before marching with the other budding astronauts towards their spaceship.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-swiss-kids-mission-mars.html