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Microsoft’s Defender for Identity now supports integration with popular Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, allowing better oversight of accounts with elevated permissions. This update helps organizations to enhance detection and response capabilities for privileged identities. Microsoft Defender for Identity is a cloud-based security tool that helps organizations protect their identities by monitoring and analyzing user…

Microsoft is currently investigating a newly discovered bug with Windows Hello in Windows 11. The company confirmed that this issue may block users from logging in with facial recognition after installing the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Windows Hello is an authentication feature that first launched with Windows 10 back in 2015. It allows users…

Microsoft has made Copilot in Azure generally available for commercial users. The company has also added Meta’s Llama 4 models to Azure AI Foundry and Azure Databricks. Microsoft launched Copilot in Azure in public preview in May 2024. This new AI-powered tool allows customers to manage, optimize, and troubleshoot Azure services and infrastructure. They can…

Microsoft released the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 yesterday. This month, Microsoft fixed more than 120 security vulnerabilities, with one of them already being exploited by attackers. On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft released a new patch (KB5055523) for Windows 11 version 24H2. The latest update addresses…

Microsoft has rolled out a new managed policy for Microsoft Teams devices. This policy is aimed at strengthening the security of accounts that use Device Code Flow (DCF) authentication. Device Code Flow (DCF) authentication is a method used for devices with limited input capabilities or that don’t have a browser. It involves the device generating…

Microsoft has indefinitely postponed the retirement of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) driver synchronization following customer feedback. The company announced yesterday that it will continue supporting the feature to help ease concerns around update management disruptions. Microsoft first announced plans to deprecate WSUS driver synchronization back in June 2024. This service allows administrators to manage…

Microsoft is set to roll out stricter security measures for high-volume email senders in Outlook, targeting domains that send over 5,000 messages daily. The new rules aim to boost email authentication and crack down on spam, spoofing, and phishing threats. What are the new email security requirements coming to Microsoft Outlook? Starting on May 5,…

Microsoft has announced a price hike for its on-premises server products starting July 2025, which will impact organizations that continue to use traditional infrastructure. The increase will affect key offerings like Exchange Server SE, Skype for Business SE, and SharePoint Server. Microsoft is raising the prices of its on-premises server products to support ongoing maintenance,…

Microsoft has launched its new Case Management service for commercial customers, providing a seamless way to handle SecOps cases directly within the Microsoft Defender portal. This integrated platform is designed to streamline case tracking, enhances collaboration, and eliminates the need for external ticketing systems. Microsoft highlighted that security teams often struggle with third-party tools that…

Microsoft has announced that hotpatch updates are available for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 PCs with Intel and AMD processors. This feature enables users to apply OS security patches in the background, eliminating the need for device reboots. How does the hotpatch feature work? According to Microsoft, hotpatch updates follow the same ring deployment schedule…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows 365 Link that launched in public preview in November 2024. This device is currently available for customers based in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Windows 365 Link is the first Cloud PC hardware device that allows users to connect…

Cybercriminals are getting smarter, and their latest attack leverages Microsoft Teams and remote access tools to infiltrate enterprise networks. Discovered by Ontinue researchers, this multi-stage cyberattack uses social engineering and stealthy techniques to bypass security defenses, making it a serious threat to organizations worldwide. How cybercriminals exploit Microsoft Teams for network infiltration According to a…