Rabia Noureen

Last week, Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 11 2023 Update, which introduces Windows Copilot and several new features that were released as an optional update on September 26. The company has also shared a list of features that have been deprecated in Windows 11 version 23H2. “Each version of Windows client adds new features…

Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) has disclosed four zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange. The security flaws could enable threat actors to run arbitrary code and disclose sensitive information on victims’ machines. According to ZDI, the critical vulnerabilities were reported to Microsoft in September 2023, with CVSS scores ranging from 7.1 to 7.5. Surprisingly, Microsoft’s…

Microsoft has collaborated with Canonical to simplify Linux OS updates and bolster security for Canonical workloads on Azure. This partnership marks a significant milestone, with Microsoft Azure becoming the first cloud provider to integrate with Canonical’s snapshot service. Microsoft mentioned that deploying security updates on Linux-based operating systems can be challenging for organizations in order…

Microsoft has started rolling out the new version of its Microsoft Teams web client today. The company has posted a new message on the Microsoft 365 admin center to indicate that the new Teams app is available in preview for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome users. Last month, Microsoft announced the general availability of the…

Microsoft announced this morning its new Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to protect customers against the evolving threat landscape. The initiative comprises three pillars of advanced protection, focusing on: Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith highlighted that ransomware attacks have increased by over 200 percent. Since September 2022, threat actors have increasingly targeted small businesses,…

Microsoft announced a slew of enhancements for its Teams collaboration service in October 2023. Notable additions include the Meet app for efficient meeting management, live translated transcripts for Teams Premium users, a new Teams desktop app, enhanced management features, and much more. Meetings features Microsoft has introduced a new Meet app that is designed to…

Microsoft 365 Copilot, the new AI-powered assistant that launched in public preview earlier this year, is now generally available. Microsoft 365 commercial customers will now need to pay an additional $30 per user per month to access the Copilot feature. In March, Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve productivity by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI)…

Microsoft is gearing up to begin automatic updates for classic Teams users, transitioning them to the new Teams desktop client for Windows and macOS. This change was announced via the Microsoft 365 admin center yesterday, and it’s slated to take effect after March 31, 2024. Last month, Microsoft announced the general availability of its new…

Microsoft has just announced the release of Windows 11 version 23H2 (also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update). The new version of the operating system is available as a small enablement package for PCs already running Windows 11 version 22H2. Starting today, Windows 11 users with eligible devices will be able to see Windows…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently released a new Logging Made Easy (LME) solution. The free tool is strategically tailored to address the unique needs of small businesses that may not have access to a dedicated security operations center or a comprehensive security information and event management (SIEM) solution. The LME tool…

Microsoft announced yesterday that the new channels experience is now generally available for the classic and new Teams desktop apps. The new channels experience is designed to help users focus on important information, connect with the audience, and effortlessly locate relevant content. “Channels make it possible for teams and workgroups of all sizes to collaborate…

Microsoft has recently published details about a hacking group dubbed Octo Tempest that uses advanced social engineering techniques, SIM swapping, and occasional physical threats to target organizations. Their activities have raised alarms and prompted Microsoft to release recommendations for organizations to strengthen their defenses against this emerging threat. According to the Microsoft Incident Response and…