Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has issued a new out-of-band update to address issues caused by a recent Windows 11 preview release, following widespread reports of installation failures. The problematic update (KB5079391) could not be installed on some devices. Last week, Microsoft released the non-security preview update (KB5079391) for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2. It brings various improvements,…

Cloud maturity is quietly becoming the defining factor in who wins the AI race, and IT leaders are at the center of that divide. New research shows that while AI ambitions are surging, only 14% of organizations have the cloud expertise needed to turn those ambitions into real, scalable impact. According to a new report…

Microsoft has introduced a new License Usage page in the Microsoft Entra admin center. This feature allows organizations to better understand and optimize how their Entra licenses are being used. Many organizations struggle to manage Microsoft Entra licenses because they lack clear insight into how purchased licenses and premium features are actually used across their environment. Licenses are…

Microsoft has announced a major upgrade to Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher agent. This update brings a new Critique feature that leverages OpenAI’s GPT and Anthropic’s Claude models to enhance the quality of its responses. Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Researcher agent is an AI capability designed to help users answer complex questions by pulling together information from…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that a critical vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint that was fixed earlier this year is now being actively abused by attackers. This security flaw could allow hackers to compromise victims’ SharePoint servers. CVE‑2026‑20963 is a critical security flaw in Microsoft SharePoint that allows attackers to take over…

Microsoft has made external multi-factor authentication (MFA) generally available in Microsoft Entra ID. The update enables organizations to seamlessly integrate third-party MFA providers into their authentication workflows without losing centralized control. Previously, organizations using Microsoft Entra ID had little flexibility when they wanted to rely on third‑party multi‑factor authentication tools, which often forced them to…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed a ban on certain foreign-made consumer routers entering the United States, citing rising cybersecurity concerns. The regulator said the decision follows a series of attacks that targeted critical infrastructure. The FCC added foreign‑manufactured consumer routers to its official “Covered List” after U.S. national security agencies concluded these devices…

As cyberattacks grow faster and more identity‑driven, Microsoft is enhancing how organizations defend their digital environments. At RSA 2026, the company announced major Microsoft Defender and Security Copilot updates to help organizations defend against the latest threats. Microsoft emphasizes that modern attacks increasingly start with identity compromise, especially as organizations manage dozens of human, non‑human,…

Microsoft has rolled out an out-of-band update to fix account sign-in issues in Windows 11 triggered by the March 2026 update. The emergency patch (KB5085516) is now available for devices running Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. According to Microsoft, users have reported that the March security update (KB5079473) inadvertently broke the sign-in mechanism for…

Microsoft Sentinel is raising the bar for secure collaboration by adding support for Unified RBAC and row-level access controls. The update enables multiple teams to operate within a shared environment while maintaining strict governance, granular visibility, and streamlined management. “This new capability, available April 1st, extends the Microsoft Defender Unified RBAC model to Sentinel, enabling…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued a new alert urging organizations to harden their endpoint management systems after a recent cyberattack on Stryker exposed critical security gaps. The advisory highlights how weaknesses in administrative controls can be exploited to carry out large-scale disruptions without deploying traditional malware. According to CISA, the attack began…

Microsoft is getting ready to speed up how sensitive email data is purged from Exchange Online. Its upcoming Priority Cleanup V2 targets the original version’s major flaws with faster deletions and a much more streamlined administrative experience. Priority Cleanup is a Microsoft Purview feature that allows authorized administrators to permanently delete specific email content from…