Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has issued a reminder that extended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 will officially end on October 14, 2025. Following this date, users of these versions will no longer receive security patches, bug fixes, or technical assistance. Microsoft has warned that customers using Office 2016 and Office 2019 may expose themselves to security…

Identity solution provider HID has announced a new integration with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory). This new offering allows organizations to use their physical access cards as an additional multifactor authentication (MFA) method to access Entra ID as well as Microsoft 365 apps and services. Microsoft’s research has found that implementing multifactor authentication…

Microsoft has announced that it’s expanding support for passkeys in Windows 11. The company has updated the Windows 11 API to support third-party passkey authentication services, including 1Password and Bitwarden. Passkeys are a modern authentication method designed to replace traditional passwords with a more secure alternative. They use cryptographic keys stored securely on a user’s…

Microsoft will roll out a new update that will enable macOS users to open Edge links directly within the Microsoft Teams desktop app this month. This feature will require admins to designate Microsoft Edge as the default browser for Teams through policy configuration. Currently, Microsoft Teams users must reauthenticate links in their web browser, which…

Microsoft is phasing out the legacy PPTP and L2TP VPN protocols in future Windows Server versions. The company is encouraging users to transition to more robust alternatives like SSTP and IKEv2, which offer stronger encryption and improved reliability. PPTP is an older Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocol that creates a secure tunnel for data transmission…

Google has launched a new file migration service in open beta, designed to simplify data transfers for its Workspace customers. This feature enables administrators to seamlessly migrate files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive, supporting up to 100 users simultaneously. This new file migration service enables administrators to move all data (including files and folders)…

Microsoft is planning to add support for Windows Defender Application Control for Business in Windows Server 2025. This security feature enables administrators to create a list of trusted applications and drivers that are allowed to run on devices within the organization. Microsoft has provided a set of default security policies for Windows Server 2025 that…

Microsoft is about to add a new calendar experience to its Teams desktop app, offering users the chance to opt-in starting this November. The new calendar will feature advanced tools for scheduling, meeting creation, and multitasking. “The new calendar in Teams combines rich productivity features and the latest innovations like Microsoft Copilot, to help users…

Microsoft has started rolling out an update that adds Offline support to its new Outlook for Windows client. This new feature allows users to open and restart the app without requiring an internet connection. Microsoft originally introduced offline mode for its new Outlook for Windows application in June 2024. When this feature is enabled, the…

Microsoft’s latest edition of the Cyber Signals report sheds light on the escalating cybersecurity threats facing educational institutions. It delves into the tactics, origins, and capabilities of cybercriminals targeting the sector while offering practical recommendations to help organizations strengthen their security defenses. According to Microsoft, this report draws on telemetry data from Defender for Office…

Microsoft has provided a detailed overview of the latest features and capabilities for Entra customers, focusing on improvements in security, identity modernization, and more. These updates aim to streamline operations while strengthening protection and adaptability for organizations. Security improvements In June, Microsoft announced that it would require multifactor authentication (MFA) for all Azure sign-ins beginning…

Microsoft released yesterday the October 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This month, the company released 117 patches to fix vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, and other components. Microsoft is reminding customers that several versions of Windows 11 have reached the end of support this month. These include Windows 11 version 22H2…