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Microsoft has extended hotpatching support for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition through October 2027. This extension enables Azure-hosted servers to continue receiving monthly security updates without requiring routine reboots. Hotpatching is a software-update method that allows security fixes to be applied to a running system without requiring an immediate restart. Hotpatching updates parts of…

Microsoft has introduced context-based redirections in public preview for Windows 365. The new capability enables administrators to dynamically control data redirection based on user identity, device posture, and session conditions. According to Microsoft, traditional data protection methods in cloud environments rely on fixed, one-size-fits-all rules that either allow or block data sharing. This approach makes…

Microsoft has rolled out a new wave of Microsoft Intune enhancements for June, introducing Enterprise Application Management (EAM) auto-updates, expanded Endpoint Privilege Management capabilities, and improved device enrollment across multiple platforms. These updates are designed to strengthen security, streamline IT administration, and simplify endpoint management at scale. The new Microsoft Intune Enterprise Application Management (EAM)…

Microsoft has teamed up with Commvault to keep data secure and recoverable in an increasingly complex threat landscape. This new multi-year partnership brings Commvault’s resilience platform directly into Microsoft Azure. With this new initiative, Commvault’s extensive AI and cyber resilience technologies will be offered as a native independent software vendor (ISV) service within Microsoft Azure….

Microsoft has introduced the Azure Copilot Observability Agent for commercial customers. This new offering, which is built on Azure Monitor, brings together signals from across applications, infrastructure, and services to deliver a real-time understanding of complex systems. According to Microsoft, cloud environments have become so complex, fast-changing, and interconnected that traditional monitoring and management approaches…

Microsoft has disrupted critical infrastructure supporting the StealC and Amadey malware networks, two threats widely used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive data and facilitate ransomware attacks. The operation targets a key part of the cybercrime ecosystem that enables credential theft, malware distribution, and large-scale compromises. In June, Microsoft teamed up with Europol and other industry…

Recovering from Windows issues is about to become much easier. Microsoft has released point-in-time restore for Windows 11, a built-in feature that lets administrators quickly roll back systems to a working state with minimal effort. Microsoft mentioned that when a Windows device encounters issues (such as faulty updates, software conflicts, or configuration errors), recovering it…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded in everyday business operations, but many organizations remain unprepared for the security risks it introduces. As companies accelerate AI adoption, a widening gap between visibility and effective governance is leaving sensitive data, critical systems, and business processes increasingly exposed. According to Heimdal’s State of AI Risk Management in 2026…

Microsoft is investigating a newly discovered Windows bug that causes the Recycle Bin to display incorrect file names when users attempt to permanently delete files. The company has confirmed that this issue affects all supported versions of Windows 11. According to Microsoft, when users try to permanently delete a file, the confirmation prompt shows an…

Microsoft is urging IT administrators to prepare for the release of Windows 11 version 26H2. The upcoming version focuses on reducing disruption while making upgrades faster and easier to deploy across organizations. Typically, Windows 11 follows an annual update cycle, but Microsoft slightly deviated from this pattern with the release of version 26H1 earlier this…

As Exchange Web Services approaches its official phase‑out, Microsoft is rolling out new controls to help organizations manage this process. To ease the transition, the company has introduced a new control feature that lets organizations manage which apps can still access EWS before the shutdown begins. Exchange Web Services (EWS) is an API that allows…

A sophisticated cyber‑espionage group has quietly expanded its toolkit with new Windows versions of its SprySOCKS backdoor. This malware leverages kernel-level drivers to operate in stealth, allowing attackers to maintain persistent access, conduct covert surveillance, and evade many traditional security defenses. ESET researchers identified two previously unknown Windows versions of the SprySOCKS backdoor, which had…