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Microsoft is giving IT administrators more control over AI on corporate devices with a new policy that lets them automatically uninstall the Microsoft Copilot app under specific conditions. This policy, called RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp, is currently available to Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev and Beta Channels. Up until now, Microsoft has allowed administrators to remove Microsoft…

Virtual machines are supposed to be isolated by design, but a newly discovered ESXi exploit toolkit proves that assumption can be dangerously wrong. Security researchers disclosed how attackers are escaping guest VMs and taking full control of the hypervisor itself, turning the foundation of virtualized infrastructure into the primary attack surface. According to security researchers…

Microsoft is strengthening security operations in Microsoft Defender with AI-powered incident prioritization that cuts through alert noise. The new feature utilizes machine learning–based incident scoring to identify the most critical risks and facilitate faster, more confident responses. According to Microsoft, security teams are often overwhelmed by a high volume of security incidents, many assigned the…

Microsoft is streamlining the move from Slack to Teams with a new migration tool built directly into the Microsoft 365 admin center. This tool ensures a smooth transfer of channel content, which helps businesses consolidate collaboration without the usual headaches of platform migration. With the new Slack to Teams migration tool, customers will be able…

Cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated phishing tactics to make malicious emails appear as if they were sent from within an organization. In a recent report, Microsoft detailed how attackers are spoofing Office 365 domains to execute these highly deceptive campaigns. According to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team, hackers are exploiting complex email routing configurations (particularly…

Microsoft has indefinitely canceled its plans to enforce the Mailbox External Recipient Rate Limit (ERR) in Exchange Online. This specific restriction has been removed following customer feedback citing operational challenges and limited options for bulk sending. In 2024, Microsoft announced plans to impose an external recipient rate limit in Exchange Online, which caps outbound emails to…

Microsoft is expanding its security portfolio with the launch of its new Defender Experts Suite for commercial customers. This new suite is designed to provide expert-led services to help organizations bolster defenses, resilience, and modernization of security operations. Why AI-powered threats are changing security needs? The rise of AI-powered cyberattacks has made threats faster, more…

Microsoft has recently launched the Security Copilot Dynamic Threat Detection Agent within Microsoft Defender. This new AI-powered tool is designed to help security teams detect hidden threats across Defender and Microsoft Sentinel environments. What are the key advantages of the new Security Copilot Agent? This Security Copilot Dynamic Threat Detection Agent comes with the ability…

Qualcomm has announced its next-gen Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, which promise a major boost in performance and efficiency. These new chips are expected to appear in a new wave of Copilot+ PCs starting in the first half of this year. Last Fall, Qualcomm first launched its Snapdragon X2 Elite and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processors…

Microsoft will soon discontinue support for several legacy compliance-related features in SharePoint Online. According to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, these outdated tools will be deprecated in favour of Purview Data Lifecycle management and Records management. Starting in April 2026, Microsoft will retire features to streamline compliance and data lifecycle management for SharePoint Online customers….

UK businesses are gearing up for a transformative 2026, with plans to boost productivity through major investments in artificial intelligence and workforce training. A new Lloyds Business Barometer study found that firms are prioritizing technology and skills development to seize growth opportunities in an increasingly competitive market. With new growth opportunities on the horizon, UK…

Microsoft is preparing a security update to its Entra identity platform that could quietly break authentication if organizations are not ready. Microsoft Entra will transition from DigiCert’s legacy G1 root certificate to the newer G2 root later this month. DigiCert Global Root G1 and G2 certificates are root-level digital certificates issued by DigiCert that serve…