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Microsoft is making a cost-saving change for organizations using SharePoint Online by eliminating the reactivation fee for archived sites in the Microsoft 365 Archive. This update will roll out globally to all commercial customers by the end of March. What is Microsoft 365 Archive? Microsoft 365 Archive launched in May 2024 to help organizations manage…

Microsoft has launched a new Data and AI security dashboard in public preview for its Defender for Cloud solution. This new dashboard offers a centralized platform to help organizations monitor and manage data and AI resources, along with their associated risks and protection status. “The dashboard highlights critical security issues, resources needing attention, and internet-exposed…

Microsoft has rolled out new tenant-level outbound email limits, known as the Tenant External Recipient Rate Limit (TERRL), for Exchange Online customers. This update is part of a broader plan to enforce external recipient rate (ERR) limits for individual mailboxes starting in October 2025. In Exchange Online, Tenant External Recipient Rate Limit (TERRL) is a…

Microsoft is tightening security measures in OneDrive for Business by removing the EEEU sharing permission, a setting that could inadvertently expose sensitive data to internal users. This change aims to enhance data protection and prevent unauthorized access within organizations. The EEEU sharing permission in OneDrive is a setting that allows all internal users within an…

Microsoft has patched a critical Power Pages vulnerability that was actively exploited by cybercriminals, potentially exposing sensitive data. The company is urging customers to inspect their websites for any signs of compromise and take immediate security measures. Microsoft introduced Power Pages in 2022 and it’s a low-code platform that allows users to create, host, and…

Microsoft is preparing to retire Exchange Web Services (EWS) for Exchange Online, with all EWS requests set to be blocked starting October 1, 2026. The company is also implementing a major update to the EWSEnabled tenant-wide switch, changing how organizations manage EWS access. What is Exchange Web Services (EWS)? Exchange Web Services (EWS) is an…

Microsoft is once again alerting administrators that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) driver synchronization will be deprecated in April. The company issued a 60-day warning in the Windows Message Center earlier this week, emphasizing the need to adopt alternative update management solutions. What is WSUS driver synchronization? Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) driver synchronization is…

Mispronouncing a colleague’s name can be awkward, but Microsoft Teams is making it easier to get it right with its new Name Pronunciation feature. This new tool allows users to record and share the correct pronunciation of their names on profile cards. With just one click, Microsoft Teams users can listen to how their colleagues’…

Microsoft will add support for Newsletters to its new Outlook for Windows and the Outlook web app. This new feature will enable users to quickly create, distribute, and track internal email campaigns—all within their inbox. With this update, Microsoft Outlook users will be able to easily create and send professional email newsletters with images, videos,…

Microsoft has discovered a new variant of XCSSET, a sophisticated macOS malware family that has targeted users since at least 2020. The company has observed that this malware is now deploying advanced tactics to specifically target Apple developers in ongoing attacks. The XCSSET malware was first spotted by security firm Trend Micro back in 2020….

Microsoft has released an update to fix a bug that caused “boot device inaccessible” errors on some Windows Server 2025 devices. This issue specifically affected servers using iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface) technology. The iSCI protocol in Windows Server enables the connection of storage devices over an IP network. It operates at the block…

Microsoft is preparing to retire the event alerts feature in its Purview Audit solution. The company announced on the Microsoft 365 Admin Center that this change will take effect in March 2025. Microsoft Purview Audit is an auditing solution designed to support organizations in conducting forensic and compliance investigations. It provides high-bandwidth access to audit…