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Microsoft has announced that Office Online Server will reach end of support deadline on December 31, 2026. After this date, the company will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for the platform. According to Microsoft, this change will help to focus on cloud-first solutions like Microsoft 365. This means that systems…

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update to resolve a bug that disabled mouse and keyboard inputs within the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). The issue stemmed from the recent October 11 security update (KB5066835), which left users unable to navigate recovery tools. Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a built-in toolset in Windows that helps…

Cybersecurity officials are sounding the alarm as CISA flags a critical Windows SMB client flaw that hackers are actively exploiting. The vulnerability, which allows attackers to gain system-level control, underscores the urgent need for organizations to patch their systems before it’s too late. The Windows SMB (Server Message Block) client is a network protocol component…

Cayosoft has launched Guardian Protector, a free, always-on threat detection tool built to secure Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID. This tool offers real-time alerts and unlimited monitoring, and it allows IT teams to detect and stop identity-based attacks proactively, without straining their budgets. Specifically, Cayosoft highlighted the growing vulnerability of hybrid identity systems…

Microsoft has found that over half of all cyberattacks are now fueled by extortion and ransomware. As AI-powered threats surge and supply chain risks escalate, organizations can no longer rely on outdated defenses to stay secure. According to the sixth annual Digital Defense Report, Microsoft mentioned that it processes 100 trillion security signals daily, blocks…

The global PC industry is showing strong signs of recovery, with shipments rising 8% in the third quarter of 2025. This growth comes as the market shifts toward AI-powered PCs, which indicates a broader push to accelerate the adoption of next-generation computing technologies. According to a new report from Gartner, over 69 million personal computers…

Microsoft has launched Ephemeral OS Disk support in public preview for Azure Virtual Desktop. This new feature is part of its Enhanced Host Pool Management initiative aimed at streamlining deployment and boosting performance. An Ephemeral OS Disk stores the operating system directly on the VM’s local storage rather than in Azure-managed storage. This setup is…

Microsoft has disrupted a highly sophisticated ransomware campaign launched by Vanilla Tempest, which used fake Microsoft Teams installers and fraudulently signed malware to target victims. This takedown, involving the revocation of over 200 malicious certificates, highlights the growing threat of SEO poisoning. Vanilla Tempest, also known as VICE SPIDER or Vice Society, is a cybercriminal…

Cybercriminals have escalated their tactics with Whisper 2FA, a sophisticated phishing kit that’s already been used in nearly a million attacks against Microsoft 365 users — stealing credentials and intercepting MFA in real time by imitating trusted brands. The Whisper 2FA phishing kit was discovered and named by Barracuda’s threat analysts, who began tracking its…

Microsoft announced today several new Copilot and agentic experiences for Windows 11 PCs. These new features are designed to evolve Windows 11 into an AI-powered platform with Copilot, which enables natural interaction through voice, vision, and action. “Today, we’re taking an exciting step forward with a new wave of updates that make every Windows 11…

Microsoft has confirmed a new bug disrupting Active Directory (AD) synchronization on Windows Server 2025. The problem specifically affects on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) environments using DirSync for synchronization. Active Directory directory synchronization (DirSync) is a tool that was used to replicate user identities, passwords, and other directory data from an on-premises Active…

Microsoft has released the October 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates for all supported versions of Windows 11. This month, the company has addressed 175 new CVEs in Windows, Office, Azure, Hyper-V, GitHub, Exchange Server, BitLocker, and other components. Microsoft is reminding customers that this week’s Patch Tuesday also marked the end of support for Windows 10….