Rabia Noureen

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…

Key Takeaways: Microsoft has released a new update that enables IT admins to designate sponsors for Entra ID guest accounts. The feature launched in public preview in July, allowing organizations to appoint individuals or groups as sponsors for their guest accounts (via Office 365 for IT Pros). A sponsor is a “responsible individual” who tracks…

Key Takeaways: Attention all IT Pros! Security researchers have unveiled three design flaws within the PowerShell Gallery, an online platform for distributing PowerShell code modules. These vulnerabilities have the potential to let malicious hackers upload harmful packages onto the repository, introducing risks such as typosquatting and supply chain attacks. Specifically, researchers at Aqua Nautilus first…

Key Takeaways: Microsoft Defender for Identity has added a cutting-edge addition to its toolkit – a new sensor now deployable on Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) servers. The sensor augments the existing capabilities, significantly enhancing the detection mechanisms for identifying questionable certificates within enterprise environments. Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) is a Windows…

Key takeaways: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has introduced device tagging support in public preview for mobile devices. This capability allows IT admins to tag iOS and Android devices during the onboarding process. Microsoft highlighted that tags enable administrators to label and classify devices in enterprise environments. The feature is designed to enhance searching and organization…