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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign, dubbed “CRON#TRAP,” which lures victims into unknowingly installing a Linux virtual machine on their Windows systems. This sophisticated tactic provides attackers with a covert foothold in corporate networks, allowing them to operate under the radar of traditional security defenses. A report from Securonix researchers reveals that hackers…

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue that could result in frustrating black screens during the login process for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) users. This bug specifically impacts those who installed the July 2024 non-security preview update (KB5040525) on their Windows 10 devices. Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based service that provides virtualized desktops and applications…

Microsoft’s latest update to its Security Exposure Management solution delivers new tools to strengthen organizational defenses. The release introduces an advanced attack path dashboard, alongside the innovative Choke Points and Blast Radius features, providing enhanced visibility and control over potential security threats. Microsoft Security Exposure Management is a tool designed to help administrators identify, evaluate,…

Microsoft Loop is getting a new update that will allow administrators to configure guest sharing for tenants with sensitivity labels. This feature is gradually rolling out to all commercial customers on the Loop web app and iOS/Android clients. The B2B (business to business) guest sharing feature allows organizations to collaborate with external users (like vendors,…

Windows Server 2025, which launched in public preview earlier this year, is now generally available for commercial customers. The latest version comes with a set of new features to enhance performance and security, including hotpatching support, expanded Active Directory capabilities, and advanced security configurations. Customers will be able to perform in-place upgrades right back to…

Microsoft has announced a slew of updates added to its Teams collaboration platform in October. These new features are designed to enhance productivity, customization, and cross-platform compatibility for end users. Chat and Meetings features In Microsoft Teams, users will receive a notification in the Activity feed when the AI-powered meeting recap is ready for a…

Microsoft has once again pushed back the release of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs. The company has confirmed that Recall will be available for Windows Insiders in December. In May, Microsoft announced the AI-powered Recall feature as an upcoming feature exclusively for the first wave of Copilot+ PCs. It’s designed to periodically capture…

Microsoft announced its earnings for the first fiscal quarter on Wednesday afternoon. The company detailed a 22% revenue surge in its Azure cloud business as the company focuses attention on artificial intelligence. Microsoft is regarded as a leader in artificial intelligence, bolstered by a strategic partnership with OpenAI. This collaboration has allowed Microsoft to incorporate…

Cybersecurity experts have discovered a new zero-day flaw in Windows Themes that could enable attackers to steal NTLM authentication hashes. The security firm ACROS Security detailed that this vulnerability affects all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 11. In January, Microsoft patched a similar vulnerability, CVE-2024-21320, which had a CVSS score of 6.5. However, Akamai…

Microsoft has teamed up with YubiKey to introduce smart card redirection support for iOS and iPadOS within the Windows App, now available in public preview. This integration supports the latest YubiKey 5 portfolio, offering enhanced security and convenience for mobile users accessing remote Windows environments. The smart card redirection feature enables a smart card connected…

Microsoft has announced it will discontinue support for its Word, Excel, and PowerPoint UWP applications on October 14, 2025. After this date, the company will no longer offer new features, security patches, and technical support for these apps What are Microsoft Office UWP apps? The Microsoft Office Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps are designed to…

Microsoft-owned GitHub announced some major updates coming to its new products at its GitHub Universe conference. The company is bringing the Copilot AI assistant to Apple’s Xcode IDE. With this release, developers will be able to use Copilot to build apps in Apple’s IDE. This AI-powered feature will offer multi-line suggestions and users will be…