Rabia Noureen

Microsoft is strengthening Entra Connect security to block account takeover attempts stemming from hard match abuse (commonly referred to as SyncJacking). The new protections are scheduled to take effect starting in March 2026. Microsoft Entra Connect is a tool that synchronizes on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). It enables a unified…

Microsoft is simplifying inactive mailbox management in Exchange Online with a new ExcludeFromAllHolds capability. This feature lets administrators efficiently remove unnecessary retention holds while preserving essential compliance protections. Microsoft has added the ExcludeFromAllHolds parameter to the Set-Mailbox cmdlet in Exchange Online. This new option allows administrators to remove most retention-related holds from inactive mailboxes in…

Microsoft is set to roll out a new integration that will let administrators block external users and domains in Teams directly from the Defender portal. This update will strengthen security and give organizations greater control over who can connect across chats, calls, and meetings. Previously, blocking external users in Microsoft Teams was only possible through…

Small and mid-sized businesses are facing an unprecedented surge in cyber threats, with half already hit by attacks and most expecting the risk to grow. Yet despite growing awareness, many organizations are still relying on ineffective or incomplete measures to protect themselves from future cyberattacks. According to a new survey by cybersecurity platform Guardz, nearly…

Microsoft has launched the public preview of the new Security Copilot Dynamic Threat Detection Agent in Microsoft Defender. This new AI-powered tool strengthens cybersecurity by delivering smarter, context-rich alerts with actionable insights, with no additional setup required. “Security teams often face the risk of false negatives—threats that go undetected by traditional, rule-based detection systems. The…

Microsoft has introduced hardware-accelerated BitLocker for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. This new feature offloads encryption to dedicated hardware, which reduces CPU usage and boosts battery life on supported Windows 11 devices. BitLocker in Windows 11 is a built-in security feature that encrypts the entire drive to protect data from unauthorized access, even if…

Microsoft has introduced a new tenant-to-tenant migration orchestrator in public preview that enables organizations to securely move OneDrive files, Exchange mailboxes, and Teams chats and meetings between Microsoft 365 tenants. This service is designed to simplify complex migration workflows while maintaining continuity and collaboration during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational restructurings. Organizations can adopt one…

Cybercriminals have found a clever way to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts—by exploiting a legitimate login feature meant for convenience. A new wave of phishing attacks uses device authorization codes to trick users into granting attackers full access, bypassing even multi-factor authentication. According to a new report from Proofpoint, financially motivated threat actors are abusing the…

As AI coding tools gain widespread adoption in software development, new research suggests they may be accelerating defects instead of reducing them. The report finds that AI-generated code introduces substantially more issues, particularly across logic, security, and long-term maintainability. According to a new study from CodeRabbit, AI-powered coding tools have raised concerns about increased bugs…

Microsoft has introduced support for the new triage collection in public preview in the Microsoft Sentinel Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This new feature enables integration of AI models with security incident triage and hunting APIs to simplify and accelerate threat response workflows. The Microsoft Sentinel Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is a framework that…

Microsoft’s latest Windows security update is causing unexpected headaches for enterprise administrators. The company has confirmed that the December 2025 security patch disables Message Queuing (MSMQ) on some Windows 10 systems and older Windows Server versions, which leads to application and service failures. Message Queuing (MSMQ) in Windows is a messaging protocol that enables applications…

Microsoft is taking a big step toward modernizing authentication on Windows 11 by introducing WebView2 support for Entra ID sign-ins. This update ensures a faster, more secure, and consistent experience, which paves the way for future innovations like passwordless login and advanced identity features. WebView2 is a Microsoft component that allows applications to embed modern…