Rabia Noureen

Nearly 97% of mid-market organizations plan to shift select workloads away from public cloud environments in the coming year as a strategic realignment. Instead of abandoning the cloud altogether, companies are selectively repatriating workloads that are better suited to private, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures. Node4 surveyed 601 senior IT and business leaders from UK-based mid-market…

Microsoft has rolled out an urgent out-of-band update (KB5062170) for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2, targeting a critical installation failure from the May 2025 Patch Tuesday. IT admins, especially those managing virtual environments, should prioritize this fix to prevent boot errors and system downtime caused by the corrupted ACPI.sys file. What triggered the emergency…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of its auto-remediation feature within Defender for Office 365 that launched in preview in May. This new feature allows organizations to tackle email threats faster and with less manual intervention. Automated investigation and response (AIR) is a security feature that helps organizations quickly detect, analyze, and respond to email-based…

Microsoft is getting ready to retire the password autofill feature in its Authenticator app. According to a recent support document, users will no longer be able to autofill passwords in the app starting July 1. Microsoft says this move is part of a broader shift toward passwordless sign-ins and deeper integration with Microsoft Edge. Starting…

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and IT environments become more complex, security teams face mounting pressure to stay one step ahead. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre have released new guidance to help organizations effectively deploy SIEM and SOAR platforms, critical tools for centralizing data,…

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update is causing major headaches for IT admins, especially those managing virtual environments, by failing to install and forcing Windows 11 systems into recovery mode with critical errors. Microsoft has confirmed the issue with this update and is urging admins to delay installation until a fix is released. According to Microsoft,…

Microsoft Intune’s latest updates offer organizations enhanced oversight and protection with smarter access controls, deeper device insights, and broader platform support. With features like multiple admin approvals and improved remote help for corporate devices, this release strengthens both security and operational efficiency. Multiple administrative approval (MAA) First of all, Microsoft has introduced a new feature…

Microsoft will soon allow app developers to update any third-party application via Windows Update. The new Windows Update orchestration platform, now in private preview, promises centralized control, intelligent scheduling, and deeper visibility into update performance. Windows Update is primarily responsible for keeping the main components of the Windows operating system (like the kernel, system libraries,…

Microsoft has rolled out Granular RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) in public preview for Azure Monitor Log Analytics. This new feature provides organizations with precise, row-level control over log data within a shared Log Analytics workspace. Azure Monitor Logs is a feature that collects and stores log and performance data from various sources, including Azure resources,…

Microsoft has launched a new Windows Backup tool in public preview, tailored specifically for businesses. This enterprise-focused solution allows administrators to seamlessly back up and restore user settings across Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices, ensuring smoother transitions and minimal disruptions. Key benefits of the new Windows Backup feature Microsoft first introduced the Windows Backup…

Microsoft has released a new out-of-band update (KB5061906) to fix a critical issue that was causing certain Hyper-V virtual machines running Windows Server 2022 to freeze or reboot unexpectedly. According to the Windows release health dashboard, the problem specifically impacts Azure Confidential Virtual Machines. Azure Confidential Virtual Machines (VMs) are a specialized offering that enhances…

Microsoft is preparing to release a significant update to the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet in Exchange Online next month, designed to enhance security across tenant environments. This enhancement will help organizations minimize the exposure of domain names to unauthorized users, reducing the risk of data leakage and targeted attacks. In Exchange Online, the Get-FederationInformation cmdlet is used…