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Security researchers have discovered a new LockBit ransomware that’s designed to target macOS devices. The MalwareHunterTeam detailed on Twitter that the malware enables threat actors to encrypt files stored on Arm-powered Macs. LockBit is a Russian-based group that has historically targeted Windows PCs, Linux, and virtual host machines. The gang has been running ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS)…

Microsoft has announced new File Hash and URL Search capabilities for its Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence solution. It’s a top-requested feature that enables customers to get detailed insights about specific hashes or URLs identified within their enterprise network. Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (Defender TI) is a cloud-based service that provides real-time data about threats and…

Microsoft Teams has introduced support for user-managed call queue and auto-attendant greetings. The long-awaited calling feature lets IT admins designate authorized users to manage greetings and announcements for their respective call queues and auto attendant directly within Microsoft Teams. In Microsoft Teams, the call queues feature is a waiting area that allows incoming calls to…

Microsoft has announced that all new Windows 365 PCs will now be encrypted at rest. Starting this month, the new security feature will be available for all Windows 365 Cloud PC SKUs at no additional cost. Windows 365 is a cloud-based service that allows users to access a virtual computer from any device with an…

Microsoft has started testing support for profiles in its Outlook for Mac app. Until now, it wasn’t possible to mute notifications by account, but the new feature helps to create a distraction-free user experience across several accounts. Microsoft highlighted that this release will let Outlook users switch between profiles by pressing the Control + Tab…

Microsoft is investigating an interoperability issue between the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) and legacy LAPS policies. The company has confirmed that installing the April 2023 Patch Tuesday updates will break the functionality of both Windows LAPS and legacy LAPS on Windows devices. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced the native integration of Windows…

If you’re planning to go on a vacation, you might want to set automatic out-of-office (OOO) replies in Microsoft Outlook. OOO replies send automated email responses when you are unable to respond. In this article, I’ll explain how to set up out-of-office messages in Outlook for Windows, Mac, and the web. Typically, OOO messages inform…

Microsoft has published guidance to help businesses protect their Windows devices against the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit. The company also detailed some mitigation strategies to recover from BlackLotus attacks in enterprise environments. BlackLotus is a sophisticated malware that allows attackers to target the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). It enables threat actors to bypass Secure Boot…

Microsoft has released version 2303 of the Microsoft Configuration Manager for the Current Branch. The company announced that Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is now branded as Microsoft Configuration Manager. Microsoft has made improvements to the Cloud Sync feature in Microsoft Configuration Manager. Specifically, IT admins can view collection member sync status (such as success, in…

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has announced some new features that will let users verify their identity and current jobs on the professional networking platform. The new identity verification capabilities are available for free and don’t require any paid subscription plans. “On LinkedIn, when you show that you’re the real you, you’ll have an even greater chance of…

Cohesity, a data security and management service provider, has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft. The deal includes new software integrations on both platforms that should help to protect businesses against ransomware threats and cybersecurity attacks. First off, Cohesity has announced the integration of its DataProtect backup and recovery solution with Microsoft Sentinel. It will…

Security researchers have discovered a design flaw in Microsoft Azure. The vulnerability could enable threat actors to get access to storage accounts and gain full control of the environment. According to Orca Security researchers, the design flaw exists in a mechanism known as Shared Key authorization. Shared Key authorization is enabled by default while creating…