Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has hinted at some important changes to Windows aimed at preventing cybersecurity vendors from accessing the Windows kernel. In response to the recent CrowdStrike update fiasco, the company mobilized over 5,000 IT support engineers to assist affected customers in mitigating the widespread impact. According to CrowdStrike, the faulty sensory configuration update was released to…

Microsoft is investigating a new issue that causes some Windows devices to enter the BitLocker recovery screen when booting up. The company acknowledged on the Windows Release Health Dashboard that the bug impacts users who installed the July 2024 Patch Tuesday updates. BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature that helps users protect sensitive data or…

Microsoft has unveiled several enhancements to its Intune service, aimed at streamlining endpoint management for commercial customers. These updates reduce the time spent on routine tasks, allowing administrators to focus on other priorities. Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced a device query feature in Intune Advanced Analytics that allows administrators to access real-time data on device…

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has released a post-incident report detailing how a flawed update last week crashed around 8.5 million Windows PCs. The company attributed the massive global IT outage, which disrupted emergency response systems and caused flight cancellations, to a bug in its test software. What led to the CrowdStrike outage? On July 19, CrowdStrike…

Microsoft announced that Copilot in Planner (preview) is generally available in the new Planner app in Microsoft Teams. The company has also incorporated user feedback to introduce several new features and capabilities to enhance the overall Copilot in Planner experience. Microsoft started rolling out the Copilot digital assistant in preview for the new Planner app…

Microsoft has started the rollout of its Copilot Dashboard for customers with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 subscription. This new tool provides administrators with a detailed, comprehensive view of Copilot AI assistant usage within their organizations. Microsoft launched its new Copilot Dashboard for commercial customers in April 2024. This tool is integrated with Viva Insights…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has alerted that cybercriminals are seizing the turmoil from the recent CrowdStrike outage to launch attacks on affected businesses. The agency warns that these malicious actors are using malicious domains to distribute malware and compromise corporate networks. Last week, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike released a faulty update for its…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of dynamic watermarking for Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This new security feature allows administrators to configure sensitivity labels that display the reader’s email address and a date/timestamp directly on the file content, providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized sharing and data leaks. Microsoft…

Microsoft has released a new Recovery Tool designed to help IT administrators quickly restore Windows machines impacted by the recent CrowdStrike outage. This tool automates the recovery process by creating a bootable USB to expedite the restoration of affected devices. Last week, cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike released a buggy update for its Falcon security software, causing…

Cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has acknowledged that a recent update is causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on thousands of Windows machines globally. This outage has significantly disrupted organizations across diverse sectors, including airlines, banks, railway networks, news organizations, and emergency services. What is CrowdStrike? CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology company that provides cloud-delivered protection…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of Inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC support for Exchange Online, marking a significant step in bolstering email security. This feature aims to protect against TLS downgrade and adversary-in-the-middle attacks to ensure secure, unaltered communication. SMTP DANE (DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities) is a security protocol that uses DNS records…

Microsoft has announced that the new Purview Data Governance solution will become generally available on September 1. This new AI-powered offering is designed to help enterprise customers address governance and security challenges. Organizations face several challenges when implementing data governance solutions, such as maintaining consistent data quality, ensuring security, and complying with regulations. This process…