Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has released a new version of the August 2023 security updates for Exchange Server. The company pulled the updates from its Windows Update servers and enterprise update channels following reports about issues with the non-English installations of Exchange Server. Microsoft released the Patch Tuesday updates for on-premises Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 on August…

Security researchers have disclosed a new campaign that exploited a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability to infect thousands of devices. They found that hackers have abused the security flaw to target around 2,000 NetScaler instances in Europe. Last month, Citrix disclosed a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-3519, which impacts NetScaler Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced support for GitLab in its AWS CodePipeline service. This release allows developers to leverage their GitLab.com source repository to build, test, and deploy code changes with AWS CodePipeline. AWS CodePipeline is a fully managed continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) service. It’s designed to automate and streamline the process…

Microsoft has announced some new monitoring and logging capabilities for Azure Firewall. The first new feature that the company highlighted today is a public preview of the new Resource Health section. Azure Resource Health enables IT admins to monitor the overall health of their Azure Firewall system. The feature makes it easier for administrators to…

Microsoft has released a new update that brings enhancements to its Universal Print service. The company announced that the secure release feature now supports QR codes on Android and iOS devices. Universal Print is a cloud-based service that allows IT admins to centralize print management within their organization. They can control which employees have access…

The Cyber Security Review Board (CSRB) has recently announced that it will investigate the recent compromise of Exchange Online used by the US government. The board also plans to conduct a review of the identity and authentication infrastructure used by cloud providers. Last month, Microsoft confirmed that China state-backed hackers (dubbed ‘Storm-0558’) breached the email…

Microsoft has introduced support for mixed licensing in its Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution. The new capability allows IT admins to control how licenses are applied to client devices in enterprise environments. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a security solution that provides threat detection and response capabilities to protect endpoints (such as laptops, computers, and…

Microsoft has announced that it’s bringing the Copilot AI assistant to apps used by frontline workers. The company has launched a public preview of Copilot integration in its Dynamics 365 Field Service application. Microsoft explained that the new Copilot for Dynamics 365 Field Service helps frontline workers (such as technicians and retail workers) save time…

Last year, Microsoft introduced a new Remote Help solution for the Microsoft Intune Suite. The company announced yesterday that the Remote Help app is coming to Android devices this month. Remote Help is a cloud-based solution that allows helpdesk agents to remotely connect to the user’s device and troubleshoot issues. The service is available as…

Microsoft Entra ID will soon start delivering multifactor authentication (MFA) text messages through WhatsApp. The company announced on the Microsoft 365 Admin Center yesterday that this update will begin rolling out to customers in select markets next month. As of today, the Microsoft Entra ID Multifactor Authentication feature uses text messages to send one-time passcodes…

Microsoft announced yesterday several new capabilities coming to Microsoft Defender for Cloud. The latest updates are designed to help organizations proactively reduce risks and respond to security threats. Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Posture Management will extend its data-aware security posture, advanced agentless scanning, attack path analysis, and cloud security graph capabilities to Google Cloud Platform…

Microsoft has announced that Conditional Access for protected actions support is now generally available for Entra ID (Azure AD) customers. The new security feature enables IT admins to use Conditional Access policies to protect critical administrative operations. In Microsoft Entra ID (previously known as Azure AD), the Protected Actions feature provides additional protection by assigning…