Microsoft Stock Climbs After AI Cyberattack Warning and Xbox Cursor Test

Microsoft shares rose about 3% after Threat Intelligence warned that artificial intelligence can act as a “force multiplier” for cyberattacks, detailing AI-assisted phishing, data summaries, translation, and even code generation; the article also notes Xbox testing a Gamepad Cursor feature that turns a controller into a mouse. Analysts remain bullish on MSFT, with a Strong Buy consensus and an average target of $580.84, implying about 52% upside from current levels.