Rabia Noureen

A sophisticated cyber‑espionage group has quietly expanded its toolkit with new Windows versions of its SprySOCKS backdoor. This malware leverages kernel-level drivers to operate in stealth, allowing attackers to maintain persistent access, conduct covert surveillance, and evade many traditional security defenses. ESET researchers identified two previously unknown Windows versions of the SprySOCKS backdoor, which had…

As identity-based cyberattacks surge, IBM and Microsoft are joining forces to close the gap between detecting threats and taking governed action. This new collaboration blends Microsoft’s advanced security platform with IBM’s deep identity expertise to help organizations respond to threats faster, smarter, and at enterprise scale. Organizations are facing a growing challenge as identity-based attacks…

Gartner has warned that organizations are facing intensifying competition for AI talent in supply chain roles, as demand surges for professionals who can combine deep domain expertise with advanced AI capabilities. This growing imbalance is putting pressure on companies to rethink how they attract and develop the skills needed to stay competitive. According to a…

Microsoft is facing renewed legal pressure as investors accuse the company of presenting an overly optimistic view of its Azure cloud performance. The lawsuit raises concerns that Microsoft may have understated slowing growth and the financial impact of its aggressive expansion into AI infrastructure. This lawsuit was filed by a Michigan pension fund against several…

Microsoft has announced that dynamic thresholds for log search alerts are generally available in Azure Monitor. This new feature leverages machine learning to automatically determine normal behaviour from historical log data and identify anomalies without requiring manual threshold configuration. According to Microsoft, traditional monitoring systems rely on static thresholds, which must be manually set and…

Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork, the AI-powered productivity agent first announced in March, is now generally available after completing its preview phase. The company has developed Copilot Cowork in “close collaboration” with the AI startup Anthropic. The Copilot Cowork feature works like an intelligent digital teammate that is designed to take on entire tasks from start to…

Microsoft has announced its latest Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both powered by the new Snapdragon X2 processors, marking another step in its ARM-based Windows strategy. The 13-inch Surface Pro and 13.8-inch Surface Laptop are available starting today. Meanwhile, the business versions of these new Qualcomm-powered Surface devices are scheduled to begin shipping on July…

Microsoft has rolled out the June 2026 security updates for Exchange Server. These patches are intended to strengthen email security and compliance in on-premises environments. The June 2026 updates address various vulnerabilities, including CVE‑2026‑42897, identified through internal checks and external security reporting. CVE‑2026‑42897 is a high‑severity security flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server (2016, 2019, and…

A cybersecurity researcher known as “Nightmare Eclipse” has publicly disclosed two new zero-day exploits affecting Windows systems. These exploits (known as RoguePlanet and GreatXML) could expose organizations to elevated privileges, security control bypasses, and broader system compromise. RoguePlanet is a recently disclosed zero‑day vulnerability targeting Microsoft Defender on Windows systems. It takes advantage of a…

Microsoft has officially introduced DNS over HTTPS (DoH) support for Windows DNS Server in Windows Server 2025. The new feature enables organizations to secure DNS communications with encryption and server authentication, allowing encrypted client-to-resolver traffic to be deployed directly within existing on-premises DNS environments. Microsoft mentioned that traditional DNS communication is unprotected, which makes it…

Microsoft is rebranding its Modern Print Platform as Windows Ready Print, reinforcing its commitment to a simpler, more modern printing experience. The goal is to improve reliability, strengthen security, and reduce management complexity across Windows devices. The change is driven by long-standing challenges with traditional printer drivers, which are often difficult to manage, inconsistent across…

Microsoft is preparing to introduce two new authentication features in Windows 11 that are designed to reduce reliance on NTLM. The capabilities are currently available in public preview for Windows Insiders enrolled in the Canary Channel. NTLM (NT LAN Manager) is an older Microsoft authentication protocol that verifies a user’s identity using a challenge‑response mechanism…