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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 According to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, these outdated tools will be deprecated in favour of Purview Data Lifecycle management and Records management.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…

Microsoft has wrapped up December with a new set of Microsoft Teams updates that enhance collaboration, strengthen security, and expand AI-powered assistance across chats, meetings, and calls. From pop-out app windows and smarter language interpretation to Copilot-powered call summaries and new certified devices, the latest enhancements indicate a continued push toward a more flexible and…

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning that attackers are actively exploiting a newly disclosed MongoDB vulnerability. Researchers found that more than 87,000 MongoDB instances worldwide remain potentially exposed, which significantly raises the risk of large-scale data compromise. MongoBleed (tracked as CVE‑2025‑14847) is a critical vulnerability in MongoDB that stems from improper…

Microsoft is strengthening Entra Connect security to block account takeover attempts stemming from hard match abuse (commonly referred to as SyncJacking). The new protections are scheduled to take effect starting in March 2026. Microsoft Entra Connect is a tool that synchronizes on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). It enables a unified…

Microsoft is simplifying inactive mailbox management in Exchange Online with a new ExcludeFromAllHolds capability. This feature lets administrators efficiently remove unnecessary retention holds while preserving essential compliance protections. Microsoft has added the ExcludeFromAllHolds parameter to the Set-Mailbox cmdlet in Exchange Online. This new option allows administrators to remove most retention-related holds from inactive mailboxes in…

Microsoft is set to roll out a new integration that will let administrators block external users and domains in Teams directly from the Defender portal. This update will strengthen security and give organizations greater control over who can connect across chats, calls, and meetings. Previously, blocking external users in Microsoft Teams was only possible through…

Small and mid-sized businesses are facing an unprecedented surge in cyber threats, with half already hit by attacks and most expecting the risk to grow. Yet despite growing awareness, many organizations are still relying on ineffective or incomplete measures to protect themselves from future cyberattacks. According to a new survey by cybersecurity platform Guardz, nearly…

Microsoft has launched the public preview of the new Security Copilot Dynamic Threat Detection Agent in Microsoft Defender. This new AI-powered tool strengthens cybersecurity by delivering smarter, context-rich alerts with actionable insights, with no additional setup required. “Security teams often face the risk of false negatives—threats that go undetected by traditional, rule-based detection systems. The…