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Microsoft announced today that it’s rebranding the Windows Update for Business service to Windows Update Client Policies, emphasizing its broader applicability beyond just businesses. Despite the rebranding, Microsoft assures customers that all functionalities, features, and license entitlements will remain unchanged. “Windows Update has always been a powerful tool for enterprise, but the new name reflects…

Microsoft has published a recap of all the new capabilities added to its Microsoft Intune during the month of March 2025. From seamless Apple device management to enhanced Windows 365 Frontline and Samsung Knox security, IT admins now have new tools to simplify and secure enterprise device management. Apple’s Declarative Device Management (DDM) has introduced…

Microsoft has released a couple of new capabilities for its Defender for Endpoint solution. The latest update brings enhancements to the open Wi-Fi detection capabilities for enterprise customers. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint improves security by detecting when a device connects to an unsecured Wi-Fi network. It generates an informational alert in the Defender portal to…

Microsoft is testing a new Quick Machine Recovery tool for Windows 11, designed to remotely restore devices that fail to boot. This feature allows IT administrators to recover Windows systems, reducing downtime and ensuring seamless operations. Microsoft first announced the Quick Machine Recover tool last year as part of its Windows Resiliency Initiative. This initiative…

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue causing Remote Desktop sessions to freeze under specific conditions on Windows Server 2025 machines. The company detailed on the Windows Release Health Dashboard that this problem stems from a security update released on February 11. Remote desktop sessions allow users to access and control a computer from a different…

Microsoft is set to introduce Startup Boost, a new feature designed to enhance the performance and speed up the loading time of its Office apps. Starting in May, this feature will first be available for Microsoft Word users, with support for other Office apps coming in future updates. “After the system performs the task, the…

Even cybersecurity experts aren’t immune to sophisticated phishing attacks—just ask Troy Hunt, the creator of “Have I Been Pwned,” who recently fell victim to a cleverly disguised MailChimp scam. Hackers tricked him into handing over credentials, leading to the compromise of 16,000 email records in under two minutes. What happened? In his blog post “A…

Imagine hitting print and instead of your document, your printer spits out a cryptic mix of random symbols and network commands—frustrating, right? Microsoft has now fixed this bizarre USB printing bug with a new patch (KB5053657) that affected PCs running Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2. Microsoft released the Windows 11 preview update (KB5050092) on…

Microsoft has introduced two advanced deep reasoning agents, Researcher and Analyst, for its Microsoft 365 Copilot, designed to streamline high-level research and data analysis. These AI-powered tools enhance productivity by delivering in-depth insights, automating complex tasks, and integrating seamlessly with enterprise data. The Researcher agent works similarly to OpenAI’s and Google’s Deep Research, gathering and…

Cybercriminals have discovered a way to exploit Microsoft’s Trusted Signing Platform by acquiring short-lived certificates. This allows them to disguise malware as legitimate software, helping malicious programs evade security measures and gain user trust. Microsoft’s Trusted Signing Platform is a service that allows software developers to sign their applications and executables digitally. The signature verifies…

Microsoft has officially launched its collaboration security feature for Microsoft Teams. This new tool is designed to strengthen security with robust end-to-end protection, safeguarding against cyberattacks and ensuring a safer communication environment. In Microsoft Teams, this new collaboration security feature protects customers against cyberattacks with various end-to-end security capabilities. It enhances security by granular federation…

Microsoft has announced plans to add support for AI-powered agents to its Security Copilot solution. The company will launch six in-house security agents alongside five partner-developed agents in public preview on April 27. “These AI-powered agents autonomously handle high-volume security and IT tasks, seamlessly integrated with Microsoft Security solutions and existing security tools. Purpose-built for…