Rabia Noureen

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…

Microsoft has introduced hardware-accelerated BitLocker for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. This new feature offloads encryption to dedicated hardware, which reduces CPU usage and boosts battery life on supported Windows 11 devices. BitLocker in Windows 11 is a built-in security feature that encrypts the entire drive to protect data from unauthorized access, even if…

Microsoft has introduced a new tenant-to-tenant migration orchestrator in public preview that enables organizations to securely move OneDrive files, Exchange mailboxes, and Teams chats and meetings between Microsoft 365 tenants. This service is designed to simplify complex migration workflows while maintaining continuity and collaboration during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational restructurings. Organizations can adopt one…

Cybercriminals have found a clever way to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts—by exploiting a legitimate login feature meant for convenience. A new wave of phishing attacks uses device authorization codes to trick users into granting attackers full access, bypassing even multi-factor authentication. According to a new report from Proofpoint, financially motivated threat actors are abusing the…

As AI coding tools gain widespread adoption in software development, new research suggests they may be accelerating defects instead of reducing them. The report finds that AI-generated code introduces substantially more issues, particularly across logic, security, and long-term maintainability. According to a new study from CodeRabbit, AI-powered coding tools have raised concerns about increased bugs…

Microsoft has introduced support for the new triage collection in public preview in the Microsoft Sentinel Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This new feature enables integration of AI models with security incident triage and hunting APIs to simplify and accelerate threat response workflows. The Microsoft Sentinel Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is a framework that…

Microsoft’s latest Windows security update is causing unexpected headaches for enterprise administrators. The company has confirmed that the December 2025 security patch disables Message Queuing (MSMQ) on some Windows 10 systems and older Windows Server versions, which leads to application and service failures. Message Queuing (MSMQ) in Windows is a messaging protocol that enables applications…

Microsoft is taking a big step toward modernizing authentication on Windows 11 by introducing WebView2 support for Entra ID sign-ins. This update ensures a faster, more secure, and consistent experience, which paves the way for future innovations like passwordless login and advanced identity features. WebView2 is a Microsoft component that allows applications to embed modern…

Google has issued an alert about the React2Shell flaw and warned that multiple advanced threat groups are actively exploiting the vulnerability. Cybercriminals are exploiting this zero-day to deploy backdoors, miners, and espionage tools across vulnerable React-based systems worldwide. This remote code execution vulnerability (RCE) (CVE‑2025‑55182) in React Server Components (dubbed React2Shell) was first disclosed on…

Microsoft is taking a firm step to strengthen security and reliability for Exchange Online customers. The company plans to block devices using Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) protocol versions earlier than 16.1 from connecting to Exchange Online in 2026. Exchange Online ActiveSync (EAS) is a protocol that enables mobile devices to synchronize email, calendar, contacts, and tasks…

Global IT spending is set to surge 14 percent in 2025, marking its fastest expansion since 1996. The acceleration reflects a full-scale tech supercycle, driven by record AI infrastructure investment alongside rapid cloud adoption and widespread enterprise software upgrades. According to IDC’s latest Worldwide Black Book, global spending on hardware, software, and services is expected…