Rabia Noureen

Microsoft announced yesterday the release of a new File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solution based on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This updated version offers enhanced real-time monitoring of critical file paths and system files, ensuring greater security and compliance for organizations. The new version of File Integrity Monitoring is designed to replace the legacy version that’s…

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the public preview of Microsoft Teams optimized for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), which is now generally available to customers using Azure Virtual Desktops and Windows 365. This enhanced VDI solution offers improved functionality and performance for virtual environments. Microsoft Teams for VDI has been completely redesigned to improve performance on…

Microsoft published this morning its first Secure Future Initiative report. The company touted that it has made several key improvements to boost security across its products and services. Microsoft launched its Secure Future Initiative (SFI) back in November 2023. This initiative is aimed at creating a coordinated effort within the company to enhance cybersecurity across…

Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), marking the end of new feature development for the popular update management tool. While the WSUS tool will no longer receive new capabilities, its existing functionality will remain supported moving forward. What is Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)? Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is…

Microsoft has announced that hotpatching support is available in public preview for the Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2025. This feature allows organizations to apply OS security patches seamlessly, without the need for disruptive reboots. Previously, hotpatching was only available for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition and required running a virtual machine…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Entra Internet Access service that launched in preview back in July. This new Internet Access solution is a Secure Web gateway (SWG) that provides secure access to all Internet and SaaS applications and is a part of Microsoft Global Secure Access. “Our solution integrates seamlessly with Microsoft…

Microsoft has officially released its new Windows App for Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and the web, with a public preview now available on Android. This all-in-one app serves as a centralized hub, allowing users to seamlessly access Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Dev Box, or their personal Remote Desktop PC. The Windows app acts as…

Microsoft is about to introduce a new policy for voice and face enrollment in Microsoft Teams, which will be enabled by default. This policy will enable several features such as voice isolation as well as enhanced speaker recognition in meeting rooms. In Microsoft Teams, face and voice enrollment is designed to enhance the audio quality…

Microsoft has introduced two new alerts for Windows updates in Microsoft Intune. These new alerts are designed to give administrators insights into device management and help ensure that devices are updated and functioning correctly. Microsoft emphasizes the importance of administrators having a clear and accurate view of all devices within an organization. Windows diagnostic data…

Microsoft has announced an enhanced Copilot experience for organizations using managed Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise PCs. Starting later this month, users who sign in with work or school accounts will gain access to this upcoming Copilot update, designed to boost productivity and streamline workflows across enterprise environments. First off, Microsoft Copilot will offer enterprise…

Microsoft has disclosed a new Windows spoofing vulnerability that was addressed in the September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates. The company warned that cybercriminals had already exploited this flaw in zero-day attacks earlier in the year. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43461, is a spoofing flaw in the Windows MSHTML platform with a CVSS score of 8.8….

Microsoft is set to introduce voice isolation support to its Teams desktop app for macOS next month. This feature leverages artificial intelligence to filter out background noise, providing a clearer and more focused audio experience for video calls and meetings. Microsoft Teams rolled out voice isolation support for Windows users in November 2023. This feature…