Rabia Noureen

Microsoft is giving organizations a new way to measure their AI progress with the Benchmarks feature in the Copilot Dashboard within Viva Insights. This tool lets leaders compare their Copilot adoption and engagement rates against anonymized data from other companies. Microsoft notes that many organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot struggle to assess how well they…

Microsoft is officially retiring Windows 10 today, marking the end of nearly a decade of updates and support for one of its most widely used operating systems. First launched in July 2015, Windows 10 now reaches the end of free support for its Home, Pro, and Enterprise editions. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no…

Microsoft has rolled out a new update that introduces external identity support in public preview for Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 users. The feature enables organizations to securely invite external users into their Entra ID tenant to access virtual desktop resources. What is an external identity? An external identity refers to a user account…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical flaw in GitHub Copilot Chat, dubbed “CamoLeak,” that could let attackers manipulate the AI assistant into secretly leaking sensitive user data. The vulnerability exposes how prompt injection and content rendering can be weaponized to turn trusted AI tools into data exfiltration channels. This critical security vulnerability with a CVSS…

59% of organizations experienced managed file transfer (MFT) security incidents in the past year, with most resulting from basic, preventable gaps. The Kiteworks 2025 report reveals that failing to encrypt data at rest, lacking SIEM integration, and operating fragmented systems are the silent culprits behind this alarming breach rate. The GoAnywhere zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-10035) was…

Microsoft is making account recovery simpler and more secure with the public preview of SMS-based self-service password reset (SSPR) in Entra External ID. This new feature allows users to reset their passwords through SMS verification. Microsoft Entra External ID is a cloud-based identity solution that enables organizations to securely manage and authenticate external users (such…

Microsoft has introduced new features in Copilot in OneDrive for enterprise and business users. These updates aim to enhance productivity, streamline collaboration, and bring intelligent automation to everyday file management. Enhanced productivity tools First off, Microsoft has introduced a new floating Copilot icon in the OneDrive web app for customers with a Microsoft 365 Copilot…

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…