Rabia Noureen

Microsoft will enable hotpatch security updates by default in Windows Autopatch, starting with the May 2026 Windows security update. This change will apply to eligible devices managed through Microsoft Intune and the Microsoft Graph API. Windows Autopatch is a managed service that automates the delivery of Windows and Microsoft 365 updates, which ensures devices stay…

Microsoft has released the March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 11. This month’s Patch Tuesday includes fixes for 84 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, SQL Server, Azure, .NET, and other components. On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday brings improvements for File Explorer search reliability and a…

Microsoft has introduced a new “effective settings” experience in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This capability helps administrators better understand which security configurations are currently enforced on their devices. According to Microsoft, security teams often struggle to understand which security settings are actually being enforced on a device. These configurations can come from multiple sources (such…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new attack campaign that combines email bombing, Microsoft Teams impersonation, and Quick Assist–based social engineering to breach corporate systems. Once attackers gain remote access, they deploy a newly identified malware family known as A0Backdoor to maintain covert control over compromised machines. According to BlueVoyant researchers, the attackers begin by overwhelming…

Microsoft will soon add a new granular restore capability to its Microsoft 365 Backup service. The feature will enable administrators to search, browse, and restore specific files or folders from SharePoint and OneDrive backups without needing full site or account recoveries. Microsoft 365 Backup is a cloud‑based data protection service that helps organizations safeguard and…

Microsoft announced today a new series of updates coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot. The main changes include Copilot Work, expanded agentic experiences across Microsoft 365 apps, an improved Copilot Chat experience, and much more. This third wave of Microsoft 365 Copilot features is focused on advancing AI in the workplace. Microsoft highlighted that it’s moving…

Microsoft is retiring SharePoint One-Time Passcodes (OTP) within SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. The change will take effect across Microsoft 365 commercial and government environments, with the legacy authentication method fully phased out in August 2026. SharePoint One-Time Passcodes (OTP) are email‑based passcodes that let external users access shared SharePoint or OneDrive content without…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high‑alert warning about a critical vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations. Attackers are actively exploiting it to gain unauthorized access to cloud environments. VMware Aria Operations is an intelligent IT operations management platform designed to give organizations unified, full‑stack visibility across physical, virtual, and multi‑cloud environments….

A new survey highlights how cloud storage has quietly evolved into a major financial pressure point for modern enterprises. As AI rapidly drives up data demand, the report finds hidden fees and operational challenges that are reshaping how organizations plan their future infrastructure. According to Wasabi’s 2026 Cloud Storage Index report, organizations continue to face…

Microsoft’s SharePoint is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month with the public preview of new agentic building capabilities, alongside a redesigned user experience and new content governance tools. These enhancements aim to help enterprises confidently scale their AI initiatives while keeping security and compliance at the forefront. In SharePoint, the new agentic experiences let organizations…

Microsoft is enhancing enterprise patch management with the general availability of Windows Autopatch update readiness. The new capabilities deliver deeper visibility, proactive insights, and greater administrative control over how Windows updates are assessed, deployed, and managed across enterprise environments. Windows Autopatch is a cloud-based service that automates and streamlines the deployment of Windows quality, feature,…

Microsoft is preparing to introduce a new top-tier Microsoft 365 subscription (reportedly branded as Microsoft 365 E7) in the coming months. The enterprise-focused plan is expected to operate alongside the company’s existing software subscriptions. Microsoft currently organizes its enterprise offerings into two primary subscription levels (Microsoft 365 E3 and E5). The Microsoft 365 E3 tier…