Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has released its latest monthly recap, highlighting new features and enhancements for Microsoft Intune. This update brings significant improvements to the Managed Home Screen (MHS) application, enhancing device management and user experience. The Managed Home Screen (MHS) app is an Android tool used in corporate environments to control and customize the user interface on…

Microsoft is set to release a new update for the OneDrive web app that will allow users to secure their PDF files with User and Owner Passwords for enhanced protection and control. This new feature ensures that sensitive documents remain accessible only to authorized users while preventing unauthorized modifications or misuse. Currently, the OneDrive web…

Microsoft has introduced a new feature that allows administrators to submit Microsoft 365 Copilot feedback on behalf of users while ensuring data privacy. This tool allows admins to review chat logs, remove sensitive details, and provide valuable insights to improve Copilot’s performance. Microsoft emphasized the role administrators play in helping organizations adopt and maximize the…

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a large-scale password spray attack exploiting outdated Basic authentication protections in Microsoft 365 accounts. Operated by a Chinese-affiliated group, the botnet harnesses over 130,000 compromised devices to infiltrate organizations and steal sensitive data. What is a password spray attack? A password spray attack is a type of brute force attack where…

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’…