Rabia Noureen

Microsoft announced yesterday some important updates for Microsoft Sentinel. This release brings a new feature that allows IT admins to manually create incident reports for investigation and remediation. Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-based security information and event manager (SIEM) solution that helps organizations to analyze large volumes of data in enterprise environments. It leverages threat…

Microsoft has introduced a new “update under lock” feature to streamline the update experience in its Microsoft 365 apps. The latest update enables users to install pending Office updates in idle or locked mode on Windows PCs. “Update under lock helps you reach compliance within your timeframes without disrupting your internal users, and potentially reduces…

Google announced this morning that its $5.4 billion acquisition of cybersecurity provider Mandiant has officially closed. The deal brings the company directly under the Google Cloud umbrella, but it will retain the Mandiant brand. Google first announced its plans to acquire Mandiant back in March 2022. At that time, Microsoft was also in discussions to…

Security researchers have unveiled a new malware that is infecting Linux endpoints and Internet-of-things (IoT) devices. The malware allows attackers to gain persistent access to the compromised system and deploy crypto-mining software. The stealthy malware dubbed “Shikitega” was first discovered by cybersecurity researchers at AT&T Alien Labs. The malware is delivered in a multi-stage infection…

Last month, Microsoft launched its Viva Engage social networking platform for commercial customers. Now, the company has introduced a Facebook-like storyline feature in Viva Engage. It gives employees a personalized feed of content shared by co-workers across the organization and people they choose to follow. “Storyline empowers everyone within your organization to connect and contribute,…

Microsoft has released a patch to address an issue that prevents users from signing in after adding a new Microsoft account to their Windows 11 PCs. The bug was discovered following the release of the Windows 11 preview build 22000.918 that started rolling out on August 25, 2022. According to Microsoft, the problem currently affects…

Back in July, Microsoft unveiled a new Excel Live feature to make real-time collaboration easier within Microsoft Teams. The company has finally started rolling out Excel Live in public preview, allowing users to edit Excel workbooks simultaneously with other meeting participants. Excel Live is built on top of the Live Share feature in Teams that…

Microsoft is getting ready to retire its Scheduler service for Microsoft 365. The company announced this week on the Microsoft 365 Admin center that it would retire support for Scheduler on September 1, 2023. Microsoft launched the AI-powered Scheduler service in June 2021 to make it easier for users to organize their meetings. It’s a…

Microsoft has detailed some new features added to its Windows Autopatch service in the month of September. The major highlights of this release include a new application-based authentication method, enhancements for the device registration flow, as well as reporting capabilities. Microsoft first unveiled the Windows Autopatch service back in April and made it available in…

Microsoft has launched a new WebRTC-based enterprise content delivery network (eCDN) solution. The new standalone offering is a result of Microsoft’s acquisition of Peer5 in August 2021, and it optimizes network performance to enhance live video streaming in Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams has become a popular tool for conducting large corporate webcasts and org-wide training…

Last month, Microsoft announced that it’s revising the pricing structure of the Teams Rooms subscriptions. The company unveiled yesterday new Teams Rooms Pro and Teams Rooms Basic offerings, which replace the existing Standard and Premium plans. Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic is a free tier designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. It…

Microsoft Teams is working on a new update that will improve the meeting experience for desktop and web users. The feature will allow users to automatically view the video feed of up to 49 participants on their screens by default. Currently, the Microsoft Teams app displays up to 9 videos during meetings. However, users in…