Rabia Noureen

Microsoft has released a comprehensive guide to assist IT administrators in promptly and effectively responding to security breaches within their organizations. The Microsoft Incident Response team detailed best practices to protect workloads in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Decommission AD FS Microsoft explained that the Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) could pose a significant…

Security researchers have disclosed that hackers are persistently exploiting the Log4j vulnerability to infiltrate organizations globally. The infamous Lazarus hacking group has recently exploited this flaw to launch a fresh wave of cyberattacks, deploying new remote access Trojans (RATs) coded in the D programming language. What is Log4j? The Log4j vulnerability, also known as Log4Shell,…

Update – 12 Dec 2023 (1:17 AM PT): Microsoft has updated the Microsoft 365 Admin Center message to communicate that the feature will start rolling out to targeted release customers in early February 2024 (previously early January). Microsoft Teams is getting a new update that will allow owners and administrators to archive channels. Microsoft announced the…

Microsoft has announced that Entra ID customers can now track the last successful sign-in activity for user accounts. This new feature streamlines user account management and provides a solution to reduce the frustrations previously associated with relying solely on sign-in logs. The signInActivity resource is a component of the Microsoft Graph API that allows Entra…

Microsoft has started rolling out voice dictation capabilities to new the Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web. The voice typing feature, which is powered by AI-based Microsoft Azure Speech, is already available in the Outlook for Windows and Mac clients. Microsoft Outlook uses text-to-speech technology to help users write emails and send responses….

Microsoft is testing updates for its Windows 365 Cloud PC service, which are available for Insiders in the Dev Channel. The enhancements include a dedicated login mode for Windows 365 Boot, an improved disconnect experience for Windows 365 Switch, access to local PC settings from the Cloud PC, and more. Microsoft first launched its Windows…

Microsoft has shared a roundup of updates made to its Microsoft 365 app that launched in November 2022. The app provides a central hub for accessing Office apps, shared documents, meetings, and personalized content. Microsoft introduced its new Microsoft 365 app to replace the all-in-one Office apps on Windows, mobile, and the office.com portal. It…

Security researchers have disclosed a new firmware vulnerability named LogoFAIL, which is capable of infiltrating a wide array of Windows and Linux machines. The attack allows threat actors to use malicious logo images to potentially compromise the security of devices from major vendors, including Intel, Acer, and Lenovo. Cybersecurity company Binarly has discovered a security…

Microsoft has announced that the new version of its Teams app is now generally available for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) customers. The new Teams client has been rebuilt from the ground up with a focus on improved performance, a simplified interface, and reduced memory footprint Microsoft says that the new Teams is two times faster…

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue plaguing Windows PCs, where the HP Smart App is being automatically installed without user consent. Simultaneously, a separate bug that renames all the installed printers as HP LaserJet M101-M106 has emerged. Microsoft detailed on the Windows release health dashboard that the problem is caused by a bug that incorrectly…

Microsoft announced today that it will offer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) to both consumers and organizations. The company plans to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025 and will no longer release security updates and bug fixes beyond that date. Microsoft is reminding customers that Windows 10 version 22H2 will receive monthly…

Microsoft has warned customers that a Russian state-sponsored hacking group (dubbed Forest Blizzard (STRONTIUM)) is actively exploiting an Outlook flaw to target Exchange Servers. The vulnerability could potentially unlock unauthorized access to emails and pave the way for the pilfering of sensitive information. In March, Microsoft disclosed a critical vulnerability in Outlook for Windows that…