Rabia Noureen

Despite the global push for digital transformation, a staggering number of IT and business professionals feel left behind in the tech race. A new Pluralsight report reveals that while most organizations preach continuous learning, few provide the time and resources needed for upskilling in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. Tech workforce development firm Pluralsight recently surveyed…

Microsoft has introduced a new auto-archiving feature for Exchange Online customers. The latest update brings smart, threshold-based archiving that automatically manages mailbox storage before it reaches capacity. What is the problem with traditional time-based archiving? A key drawback of relying solely on time-based archiving in Exchange Online is that it only moves emails to the…

Microsoft has introduced a new free subscription plan, Microsoft Entra ID Free, aimed at helping organizations easily track Entra tenant ownership through their billing accounts. The launch is part of Microsoft’s broader Secure Future Initiative, reinforcing identity management and governance across enterprise environments. Microsoft Entra ID Free is a free subscription that shows up in…

Cybercriminals are exploiting a critical flaw in GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) software to carry out sophisticated ransomware attacks. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team warns that the Medusa group is weaponizing this vulnerability to deploy ransomware, steal sensitive data, and infiltrate enterprise networks. Fortra first disclosed the deserialization vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2025-10035) in GoAnywhere MFT’s License…

Microsoft is preparing to enhance its Defender for Identity solution with new Secure Score improvement actions that help organizations detect and reduce identity-related risks more effectively. The upgraded security features will roll out in preview later this month to organizations using Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors. Microsoft Secure Score is a tool within Microsoft 365…

Europe is facing a digital battleground as a surge of sophisticated cyberattacks targets its governments and critical infrastructure. ENISA’s latest report warns that state-sponsored hackers and politically motivated hacktivists are escalating their campaigns. According to the new ENISA Threat Landscape report, state-sponsored threat actors are increasingly targeting EU organizations. This study highlighted that government institutions,…

Microsoft Intune has rolled out several new capabilities designed to strengthen security, simplify app deployment, and support the latest Apple innovations. Alongside these updates, Microsoft is also bringing AI-powered enhancements to optimize Cloud PC performance and management. Microsoft has introduced a new Intel vPro Fleet Services integration with the Intune admin center. This new feature…

Microsoft has launched the new Network Security Hub in Azure, designed to simplify and strengthen network security management. This new experience builds upon the capabilities of Azure Firewall Manager, which launched back in 2020. According to Microsoft, the Network Security Hub provides a unified view of all network security services and configurations across Azure. It…

Microsoft has launched a new unified marketplace where customers can easily find, try, purchase, and deploy cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents. This platform enables businesses to onboard AI tools more quickly and confidently, without compromising cybersecurity risks. The new Microsoft Marketplace is a fusion of Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource that creates a single…

Microsoft has rolled out a new Agent Mode in Word and Excel that converts simple prompts into complex documents and spreadsheets. Alongside this, a dedicated Office Agent in Copilot chat can now generate Word documents and PowerPoint presentations with a chatbot Microsoft explained that the new OpenAI GPT-5-powered Agent Mode is built into Word and…

Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update, to all users. The latest version of the OS is delivered as a lightweight enablement package, and it builds on the same code base and servicing infrastructure as version 24H2. Since both versions share the same code base,…

Microsoft has rolled out support for Wi-Fi 7 enterprise access points for Windows 11 version 24H2 devices. This update brings enhanced speed, reliability, and security to meet the growing connectivity demands of modern enterprise environments. Microsoft introduced Wi-Fi 7 support for consumer access points in 2024. The consumer-focused launch allowed hardware vendors and software developers…