Rabia Noureen

Most enterprises are already testing or deploying AI PCs as they shift AI workloads beyond the cloud to enable faster, more secure processing directly on devices. As autonomous, agent-driven systems gain momentum, these next-generation PCs are emerging as a critical investment for organizations preparing for the future of work. According to a new research from…

Windows updates are about to become far less interruptive and far more user‑friendly. Microsoft has announced a redesigned Windows Update experience that puts control back in users’ hands while quietly working behind the scenes to keep devices secure. According to Microsoft, users can now choose to skip updates during the initial device setup, which allows…

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical Windows flaw that could enable attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. The issue could allow low-privileged users to elevate their permissions and potentially take full control of affected machines. According to a new report from Kaspersky, this technique, dubbed PhantomRPC, exploits a fundamental design…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Tenant Configuration Management (TCM) APIs for commercial customers. The new APIs give organizations a programmatic way to define, monitor, and maintain secure Microsoft 365 configurations at scale. In traditional tenant configuration management, access and control are tied to individual administrator permissions rather than a centralized view of the…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of the High Volume Email (HVE) feature in Exchange Online. It’s designed specifically to support large-scale, automated internal email sending directly within Microsoft 365, without relying on on‑premises Exchange servers or third‑party relay services. According to Microsoft, Exchange Online is designed for human‑to‑human communication, not for applications or devices…

Microsoft has acknowledged that a recent code change in the Microsoft Graph API caused problems with Universal Print. This issue prevented some users from successfully creating printer shares. Microsoft Universal Print is a cloud-based print management service that lets organizations manage and share printers through Microsoft 365 without relying on traditional on‑premises print servers. Printers…

More than 1,300 internet-facing Microsoft SharePoint servers are still exposed to an actively exploited vulnerability, even after security patches became available. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-32201, puts sensitive enterprise data at risk while many organizations remain dangerously unpatched. CVE‑2026‑32201 is a security flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server caused by improper input validation, which allows…

Microsoft is giving IT admins a new way to simplify virtual infrastructure management with the public preview of Virtualization Mode in Windows Admin Center. The new feature promises a more unified experience for managing virtual machines, storage, networking, and Hyper-V environments from a single interface. Windows Admin Center is a browser‑based management platform that allows…

Microsoft has warned of a growing attack technique that relies on a “human‑operated” intrusion playbook, where threat actors pose as IT helpdesk staff over Microsoft Teams. Attackers exploit user trust and legitimate support tools to gain authorized access to corporate systems and quietly exfiltrate sensitive data. According to the report, attackers begin by contacting employees…

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to address a restart loop issue triggered by the April 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows Server. The emergency patch (KB5091157) is now available across Windows Server 2016 through 2025 to restore system stability and prevent further disruptions. Last week, Microsoft acknowledged that some Windows Server 2025 systems failed…

Many organizations believe they’re ready for a ransomware attack, but real-world incidents tell a different story, with most failing to fully restore their data. The gap between perceived readiness and actual recovery is leaving businesses far more vulnerable than they realize. According to Veeam’s Data Trust and Resilience Report 2026, nearly 90% of security leaders…

Security researchers are warning that recently leaked Windows zero‑day vulnerabilities are already being exploited in real‑world attacks. With some flaws still unpatched, millions of systems could remain exposed. According to Huntress Labs security researchers, three previously undisclosed zero‑day Windows vulnerabilities were recently made public after a security researcher released proof‑of‑concept exploit code out of frustration…