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Rabia comes from a solid IT background and has been writing professionally about Microsoft products and other technology for four years. Rabia has also written for OnMSFT.com as well as Windows Report. She is always up to date on the latest trends in the IT Industry and has done extensive research in the data science industry.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has added a new Offline Security Intelligence Update feature in public preview for Linux devices. This functionality enables organizations to update security intelligence even when internet connectivity is limited or unavailable, by utilizing a local hosting server. Microsoft has highlighted several key benefits of the new offline security intelligence update feature…
Microsoft has released a new update for its Loop app that should make it easier for users to find and access relevant information. Microsoft Loop users can now apply filters to the content in Loop Tables and Boards. Microsoft first announced its Loop app in November 2021. The new productivity app, which is built on…
Microsoft is reminding customers that Office 2016 and Office 2019 apps and productivity servers will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, the company will no longer provide security patches, bug fixes, and technical support to both consumers and organizations. Microsoft announced the end of mainstream support for Office 2016 and…
Microsoft takes a pivotal step in improving security with the introduction of a daily external recipient limit for Exchange Online customers. Starting in January 2025, the company will enforce a daily Exchange Online bulk email limit of 2,000 external participants to curb spamming and misuse of resources. The recipient rate limit is a security feature…
Microsoft has announced the general availability of the activity logs feature in Microsoft Graph. This capability enables organizations to gain insights into all HTTP requests that the Microsoft Graph service received and processed for a specific tenant. Microsoft Graph is an API that collects user and organizational data from various Microsoft services, including Microsoft 365,…
Microsoft has removed an upgrade block that was previously in place for Windows 10 PCs with certain Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers. The company has recently updated the Windows Health Dashboard to indicate that the compatibility hold has been removed, and these PCs can now upgrade to Windows 11. In 2021, Microsoft discovered a compatibility…
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that Russian hackers, who penetrated Microsoft’s email system last year, have now successfully stolen emails from numerous US government agencies. In response, CISA has promptly issued an emergency directive, mandating federal agencies to bolster protection for their email accounts. Microsoft recently confirmed that its senior…
Microsoft has launched a new Copilot Dashboard for Microsoft 365 customers. Powered by Viva Insights, the new dashboard provides actionable insights about Copilot adoption across an organization. “The Microsoft Copilot Dashboard in Viva Insights helps organizations maximize the value of Copilot for Microsoft 365. It provides actionable insights to help your organization get ready to…
Microsoft has announced the general availability of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 connector for Microsoft Sentinel. This new connector allows organizations to ingest service logs from various AWS services directly into Sentinel. Microsoft Sentinel is a security solution that provides a central hub for monitoring security events, automating responses, and providing insights into security…
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two new techniques that could enable hackers to steal data from Microsoft SharePoint. Microsoft SharePoint is a web-based platform used for collaboration, content management, and business process automation within organizations. It integrates with other Microsoft products like Office 365. According to a report from Varonis Threat Labs, these methods cybercriminals could…