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VMware’s Free ESXi Hypervisor Makes a Comeback

VMware has reinstated the free version of its vSphere Hypervisor (also known as ESXi), which was discontinued in February 2024. This news was quietly announced in the release notes for ESXi version 8.0 Update 3e. ESXi allows users to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server in order to optimize resource utilization...

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88% of Hybrid AD Environments Have Critical Vulnerabilities, Survey Finds

Cayosoft has released its 2025 Active Directory Insights report that includes findings from a Petri Media survey of over 1,000 IT and security professionals. The report shows that more than 88% of enterprise hybrid Active Directory environments contain critical security vulnerabilities. Active Directory (AD) is a key element in enterprise environments because it allows IT…

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Unexpected Windows 11 Upgrade Prompts Triggered by Microsoft Intune Glitch

Microsoft is investigating a newly discovered bug that’s prompting unexpected Windows 11 upgrade offers for some enterprise users due to an issue with Microsoft Intune. The company has acknowledged the issue on the Microsoft 365 admin center and is actively deploying a code fix to affected devices. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution…

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Hackers Exploit Critical Windows NTLM Spoofing Vulnerability

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that hackers are actively exploiting a critical NTLM spoofing vulnerability in Windows systems, despite Microsoft having released a patch for it back in March. The ongoing attacks underscore the urgency for organizations to update their systems before more damage is done. NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) is a security protocol suite…

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PSA: Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 Support Ends in 6 Months

Microsoft has issued a reminder to administrators: Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 will officially reach end of support this October. The company is urging IT teams to plan migration now to avoid security vulnerabilities and service disruptions. Microsoft dropped mainstream support for Exchange Server 2019 on January 9, 2024, whereas Exchange Server 2016’s mainstream support…

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Cloud Computing

Microsoft to Phase Out Service Principal-Less Authentication in Entra ID

Microsoft has announced plans to retire service principal-less authentication for Entra ID customers by next year. Administrators are being urged to take proactive steps now to prepare their organizations for this upcoming change. In Microsoft Entra ID, service principal-less authentication is a method where applications authenticate without having a dedicated service principal in the resource…

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Microsoft Warns of 0x80070643 WinRE Update Error on Windows 10 Devices

Microsoft has issued a warning that users may experience the 0x80070643 installation failure after installing the April 2025 Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) update. The company confirmed on the Windows Release Health dashboard that this bug affects Windows 10 version 22H2 and 21H2, as well as Windows Server 2022. Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a tool…

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Microsoft Addresses Graph PowerShell SDK Compatibility Issue Affecting Azure Runbooks

Microsoft has identified compatibility issues between Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK version 2.26.1 and Azure Runbooks, particularly when using PowerShell 7.2. To address the problem, the company plans to introduce support for PowerShell 7.4 in Azure Runbooks through an upcoming update. The Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK is a collection of cmdlets designed to interact with Microsoft…

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Rising Cyber Threats Fuel 12.2% Growth in Global Cybersecurity Spending

Researchers predict that global cybersecurity spending will grow by 12.2% by 2025, driven by the escalating frequency and sophistication of cyber threats. According to new IDC research, this upward trend will continue, with investments expected to reach $377 billion by 2028 as organizations double down on digital defense strategies. In the Worldwide Security Spending Guide,…

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Cloud Computing

Microsoft SecOps Gets Multiple Workspace and Tenant Support in Public Preview

Microsoft has rolled out multi-workspace for multi-tenant support to its Unified Security Operations (SecOps) Platform. This new capability is now available in public preview for commercial customers. Microsoft’s Unified SecOps Platform integrates the capabilities of Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Security Exposure Management, and generative AI into a comprehensive portal. This platform enhances security…

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First Ring Daily: Find the Setting

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the new “memory” features in ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot and what to expect from Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference.

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Microsoft Defender XDR Boosts Security with New AI Attack Disruption Capabilities

Microsoft has announced new automatic attack disruption features for its Defender XDR solution. These enhancements are designed to quickly detect and contain compromised devices before attackers can spread across the enterprise network. The automatic attack disruption feature uses AI and threat intelligence to quickly identify and contain ongoing cyberattacks. It isolates compromised devices and blocks…

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