Rabia Noureen

Microsoft continues to evolve its offerings with the latest August (2308) service release for Microsoft Intune. A notable highlight is the much-anticipated Remote Help for Android support, a cloud-based solution that promises to enhance the way technical issues are diagnosed and resolved. The Remote help service enables IT admins to remotely diagnose and resolve technical…

Security researchers have exposed a new supply chain attack that targeted entities across Asia, with a particular focus on Hong Kong. An unidentified hacking group, named Carderbee, employed an ingenious tactic — exploiting legitimate software — to infect around 100 computers with the PlugX/Korplug backdoor. According to the Symantec Threat Hunter Team, the hackers hijacked…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently made waves with the announcement of a new service called Dedicated Local Zones. This new on-premises cloud offering is a strategic response to the evolving needs of organizations in the public sector and other industries with stringent regulatory and compliance needs. AWS Dedicated Local Zones provide a cloud computing infrastructure…

Key takeaways: Microsoft has announced the imminent launch of the self-service Teams Premium trial for commercial customers. Scheduled for a global rollout in September, the self-service trial feature will give users a hands-on experience with the AI-powered Microsoft Teams Premium capabilities. What is Microsoft Teams Premium? Microsoft launched the new Teams Premium add-on for commercial…

Key takeaways: Microsoft’s latest optional update for Windows 11 version 22H2, KB5029351, designed to bring improved features and experiences, has instead left some users staring at the familiar ‘Blue Screen of Death’ (BSOD) accompanied by an ‘UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR’ error message. The company acknowledged the issue on the Windows Health Dashboard yesterday. “Microsoft has received reports of…

Key takeaways: Microsoft has announced API-driven provisioning support for Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). This new release allows businesses to seamlessly integrate their authoritative system of record with Azure AD provisioning, encompassing everything from HR and payroll apps to SQL tables and spreadsheets. The API-driven provisioning feature is designed to help organizations ensure…

Key takeaways: Cameyo has a new app accessibility feature with this latest update: a seamless integration of its Virtual App Delivery (VAD) service with ChromeOS. The service empowers organizations to traverse platform boundaries, unleashing the potential to run Windows and Linux applications on ChromeOS devices. Cameyo is a technology company that provides application virtualization solutions…

Key takeaways: RARLAB has released a crucial update aimed at addressing a high-severity security loophole within its popular WinRAR compression and archiving tool. This flaw enables threat actors to execute arbitrary code upon the launch of a RAR file, thus raising significant concerns about user data safety and system integrity. The WinRAR vulnerability, tracked as…

Microsoft Edge has just rolled out version 116, and it’s not just another humdrum update. This new version takes the enterprise experience up a notch with “Edge for Business,” blending the power of secure access, enhanced IT controls, and a sidebar that users can pin to their desktops. Microsoft Edge for Business is a dedicated…

Key Takeaways: Microsoft has unveiled an ambitious new chapter in its partnership with none other than VMware. The company announced today a new solution that blends the Windows 365 service seamlessly into VMware Horizon Cloud. VMware Horizon Cloud is a managed Desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) that allows organizations to provide virtual desktops and applications to end users….

Key Takeaways: Step aside old-school collaboration tools, Microsoft’s Loop app is getting ready for its debut to a broader range of Microsoft 365 users next month. Loop is set to change up the way people work with Microsoft 365, evolving the nature of work and emphasizing seamless, real-time collaboration. Microsoft Loop is a revamped version…

Key Takeaways: US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned about a critical vulnerability present in Citrix ShareFile. CISA has mandated that all federal agencies undertake necessary measures to apply patches for the security flaw by September 6, 2023. Citrix ShareFile is a cloud-based file sharing and storage platform that enables organizations to securely…