Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has announced that Azure API Management (APIM) now supports native message publishing to Azure Service Bus using a built-in policy. This new feature allows APIs to send messages directly to Service Bus without needing SDKs, custom code, or middleware. Azure API Management is a cloud-based service that enables organizations to create, publish, secure, and…

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have issued updated guidance to help organizations strengthen their defenses against rising cyber threats. The advisory comes in response to a surge of targeted attacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server. According to CISA, organizations should consider moving to cloud-based…

Microsoft continues to enhance Teams with new AI-driven features and seamless communication upgrades. This time around, the company highlighted support for audio recaps, a unified calling experience, enhanced device management, and more. Chat and collaboration enhancements Microsoft has released a new feature that allows users to generate file summaries for Word documents shared in group…

Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, a go-to utility for installing or upgrading Windows, recently hit a snag, crashing unexpectedly on some PCs after the latest updates. The good news? Microsoft has rolled out a fix that not only restores the tool’s functionality but also brings new features and security enhancements to Windows users. The Media Creation…

Cybersecurity company Socket has discovered ten malicious npm packages that masquerade as widely used libraries to stealthily harvest developer credentials. This sophisticated attack uses fake CAPTCHA, obfuscated code, and multi-stage payloads to harvest sensitive data from unsuspecting victims. An npm package is a reusable piece of code that developers can share and integrate into their…

If you’re struggling to sign in to Microsoft’s services this morning, you’re not alone. Indeed, a widespread outage has taken down Azure, Microsoft 365, and several other cloud platforms as the company races to restore access. According to Microsoft, the major outage affected Microsoft’s cloud services starting around 12:00 P.M. ET. This issue appears to…

Microsoft has launched version 3.x of its Defender for Identity sensor, bringing endpoint and identity protection together under one unified solution. This upgraded sensor simplifies deployment, streamlines management, and enhances security visibility across enterprise environments. The Microsoft Defender for Identity sensor is a lightweight agent installed on domain controllers that monitors and analyzes network traffic…

Dell Technologies has issued an urgent warning about three critical vulnerabilities in its Storage Manager software. These flaws could allow remote hackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. Dell Storage Manager is a centralized software platform used to manage Dell storage systems, including configuration, monitoring, and performance optimization. It provides administrators with…

Microsoft is making life easier for IT admins with a new policy-based method that finally simplifies removing unwanted pre-installed Microsoft Store apps from Windows 11 devices. This new policy is currently available for customers running Windows 11 Enterprise and Education version 25H2. Microsoft says IT administrators have long faced challenges removing pre-installed Microsoft Store apps…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that the Qilin ransomware group has created a Linux-based variant capable of infecting Windows systems. This cross-platform capability enables attackers to evade traditional Windows-focused security tools and poses a new level of threat to enterprise networks. According to new research from Trend Micro, the Agenda ransomware group (also known as Qilin)…

Global IT spending is projected to reach $6.08 trillion in 2026. This is the first time IT spending will exceed the $6 trillion mark as businesses ramp up investments in AI-powered infrastructure and software. According to new research from Gartner, global IT spending is expected to rise by 9.8% in 2026 compared to 2025. This…

Microsoft has issued a warning that cybercriminals are increasingly zeroing in on Azure Blob Storage, turning misconfigurations and automation flaws into gateways for intrusion. Hackers are exploiting these weak points to infiltrate cloud environments and steal sensitive data on a massive scale. Azure Blob Storage is a cloud-based service provided by Microsoft Azure that allows…