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Microsoft Copilot will add enterprise data protection (EDP) capabilities for users with Entra accounts next month, offering robust security features at no additional cost. This update will not only bolster data privacy and compliance but also introduce an ad-free interface tailored for work and educational environments. Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant that helps users…

Microsoft is set to introduce a new admin policy that will streamline the transition from the classic Outlook desktop app to the new Outlook for Windows. The company announced on the Microsoft 365 admin center that this new ‘Admin-Controlled Migration to New Outlook’ policy will become generally available later this month. With the new migration…

Microsoft has fixed an issue that was causing Windows PCs to boot into BitLocker recovery mode. The company recommends all affected customers to install the latest update on their Windows machines to fix the problem. What is BitLocker? BitLocker is a full disk encryption feature included with certain Windows versions. It’s designed to protect data…

Microsoft has released a new update to make list organization easier and more intuitive in its Lists app. This new highly anticipated drag and drop feature allows users to quickly rearrange list items to suit their workflow. The Microsoft Lists app is designed to help users track and organize information. It offers customizable lists, built-in…

Microsoft has released the August 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This month, Microsoft addressed 90 new vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Azure, Co-Pilot, and other components. Microsoft is reminding customers that the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 version 22H2 will reach end of support on October 8. The company…

Since mid-June 2024, some Microsoft customers have been reporting Azure Arc and Azure Stack HCI connectivity issues from on-premises devices to the cloud service endpoints. Devices were not able to connect to Microsoft Azure services like Azure Arc Resource Bridge and Azure VMware Solution. The issues have mostly been reported by customers with restrictive firewall…

Microsoft has announced that the new Face Check feature is now generally available for Entra Verified ID customers. This new service allows organizations to securely issue verifiable credentials for validating essential claims such as education, employment, residence, and certifications. Microsoft Entra Verified ID is a decentralized service that enables businesses and organizations to securely issue…

The CTO of AI security firm Zenity has uncovered major security vulnerabilities within Microsoft Copilot, showing how cybercriminals could exploit these flaws to compromise organizational security. Michael Bargury’s findings demonstrate the potential for threat actors to leverage Copilot’s weaknesses to launch targeted attacks. Last week, Michael Bargury highlighted the security flaws in Microsoft Copilot during…

Microsoft has disclosed a series of security vulnerabilities in OpenVPN that could allow attackers to execute remote code and gain unauthorized access to targeted endpoints. These newly discovered flaws present significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of affected systems. What is OpenVPN? OpenVPN is open-source software designed to create a secure virtual private network…

Microsoft has announced some important changes to its storage policies for unlicensed OneDrive accounts. Starting in January 2025, Microsoft OneDrive will automatically archive any user accounts that have remained unlicensed for over 90 days. Causes and risks of unlicensed OneDrive accounts According to Microsoft, unlicensed accounts can exist within a tenant for several reasons. For…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Google losing its US antitrust case over its search monopoly, and how the company’s search deals with Apple and Mozilla may have made it impossible for Microsoft and other companies to create better search engines.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in Windows Update that could be exploited to downgrade Windows PCs to older, insecure versions. These zero-day flaws could potentially allow attackers to gain complete control over a system. SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev discovered this vulnerability and unveiled it at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas….