Rabia Noureen

Europe is facing a digital battleground as a surge of sophisticated cyberattacks targets its governments and critical infrastructure. ENISA’s latest report warns that state-sponsored hackers and politically motivated hacktivists are escalating their campaigns. According to the new ENISA Threat Landscape report, state-sponsored threat actors are increasingly targeting EU organizations. This study highlighted that government institutions,…

Microsoft Intune has rolled out several new capabilities designed to strengthen security, simplify app deployment, and support the latest Apple innovations. Alongside these updates, Microsoft is also bringing AI-powered enhancements to optimize Cloud PC performance and management. Microsoft has introduced a new Intel vPro Fleet Services integration with the Intune admin center. This new feature…

Microsoft has launched the new Network Security Hub in Azure, designed to simplify and strengthen network security management. This new experience builds upon the capabilities of Azure Firewall Manager, which launched back in 2020. According to Microsoft, the Network Security Hub provides a unified view of all network security services and configurations across Azure. It…

Microsoft has launched a new unified marketplace where customers can easily find, try, purchase, and deploy cloud solutions, AI apps, and agents. This platform enables businesses to onboard AI tools more quickly and confidently, without compromising cybersecurity risks. The new Microsoft Marketplace is a fusion of Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource that creates a single…

Microsoft has rolled out a new Agent Mode in Word and Excel that converts simple prompts into complex documents and spreadsheets. Alongside this, a dedicated Office Agent in Copilot chat can now generate Word documents and PowerPoint presentations with a chatbot Microsoft explained that the new OpenAI GPT-5-powered Agent Mode is built into Word and…

Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update, to all users. The latest version of the OS is delivered as a lightweight enablement package, and it builds on the same code base and servicing infrastructure as version 24H2. Since both versions share the same code base,…

Microsoft has rolled out support for Wi-Fi 7 enterprise access points for Windows 11 version 24H2 devices. This update brings enhanced speed, reliability, and security to meet the growing connectivity demands of modern enterprise environments. Microsoft introduced Wi-Fi 7 support for consumer access points in 2024. The consumer-focused launch allowed hardware vendors and software developers…

Microsoft has introduced new agentic security capabilities in Microsoft Sentinel and Security Copilot. These features are designed to help security teams stay ahead of increasingly complex threats and safeguard their organizations in the era of agentic AI. According to Microsoft, organizations are rapidly transforming into “frontier firms” where human expertise and AI agents work side…

Microsoft has rolled out the public preview of its new SharePoint Knowledge Agent, an AI-powered assistant built to transform content management for commercial customers. The tool is designed to enrich, organize, and maintain SharePoint content automatically, and it makes information more accessible across Microsoft 365. Microsoft’s new SharePoint Knowledge Agent enhances pages and files by…

Security researchers have discovered a new strain, LockBit 5.0, that raises the stakes in ransomware attacks. Unlike its predecessors, this variant can simultaneously target Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi environments, which makes it a far more dangerous cross-platform threat. According to Trend Micro researchers, this new iteration of the LockBit ransomware comes with enhanced evasion,…

Microsoft will now offer free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA). This change follows pressure from consumer organizations, who alleged that Microsoft’s previous ESU conditions violated the Digital Markets Act. Last year, Microsoft announced that the Windows 10 ESU program would be available to consumers until October…

Microsoft has issued a final warning that Office 2016 and 2019 will reach the end of extended support next month. The company is urging organizations still relying on these versions to upgrade immediately to avoid security risks, compliance challenges, and productivity disruptions. Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 will reach end of their extended support on…