Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has introduced new security tools in Windows Admin Center to help IT administrators manage and protect their servers more effectively. The update includes Silicon Assisted Security, Windows LAPS, and OSConfig, which provide better security monitoring, password management, and configuration control. Windows Admin Center is a web-based management tool that allows administrators to manage Windows…

Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm on a new hacking campaign where cybercriminals use fake Adobe and DocuSign OAuth apps to steal Microsoft 365 credentials and spread malware. First discovered by Proofpoint researchers, this campaign was detailed in a thread on X, exposing how attackers exploit trusted platforms to deceive users. According to Proofpoint’s Threat…

Microsoft has announced several new capabilities for Microsoft Teams at its Enterprise Connect 2025 Conference to help businesses boost productivity in a hybrid work environment. This time around, the company highlighted enhancements for chat and collaboration, meetings, Teams Phone, Teams Rooms, security, and much more. New chat and collaboration capabilities First off, Microsoft Teams has…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a supply chain attack targeting the tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action, a widely used open-source tool relied upon by over 23,000 organizations. This breach raises serious security concerns, potentially exposing sensitive development workflows to malicious actors. GitHub Actions is a feature that allows developers to automate their software development workflows directly in their…

Microsoft is about to implement a hardening update for Entra Connect Sync. The company urges all organizations to upgrade to the required minimum version by April 7, 2025. Microsoft released a new version of its Entra Connect Sync solution in October 2024. These updates include a back-end service change aimed at further improving the security…

Microsoft is making an important security upgrade to the SharePoint Online PowerShell module by replacing the outdated IDCRL authentication protocol with OAuth. This change, set to take effect on March 28, 2025, enhances security and aligns with modern authentication standards, ensuring a safer and more efficient admin experience. IDCRL (Identity Client Run Time Library) is…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ramping up its antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s AI business, signaling increased scrutiny of the tech giant’s dominance. According to Bloomberg, the probe will be led by newly appointed FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, a Trump-era pick known for his focus on competition law. Last year, former FTC Chair Lina Khan…

Researchers have discovered that knowledge workers lose hundreds of hours each year simply searching for information, hindering productivity and efficiency. A new Atlassian study highlights these challenges, revealing how fragmented data and poor information management slow down teams worldwide. The report titled “State of Teams 2025” is based on extensive research conducted by Atlassian’s Teamwork…

Microsoft has expanded the Network Security Perimeter feature in Azure Monitor to 56 public cloud regions worldwide, enhancing network security and monitoring for organizations. This update strengthens protection by enabling better isolation, access control, and threat visibility across Azure environments. What is Azure Monitor Network Security Perimeter? The Azure Monitor Network Security Perimeter feature is…

HP’s latest firmware update has unexpectedly disabled even genuine HP-branded toner in certain LaserJet models, leaving users frustrated and unable to print. This issue has reignited concerns about the company’s restrictive firmware policies and their impact on customers. On March 4, HP released firmware update version 20250209 for its LaserJet MFP M232-M237 models. The update…

Microsoft has introduced some important updates to its Teams attendance report service. The company has implemented a one-year retention policy for meeting attendance reports to enhance data management and privacy compliance. A retention policy outlines how long data should be kept and managed before it is deleted or archived. These policies are important for meeting…

Microsoft has rolled out the March 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, addressing critical security threats. This month’s release patches six zero-day vulnerabilities impacting key services, including Windows, Office, Azure, .NET, Visual Studio, Remote Desktop Services, DNS Server, and Hyper-V Server. This update introduces new features and improvements for Windows 11…