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For IT teams running on-premises SharePoint, patching delays can quickly become a security liability. Once proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code becomes public, attackers often move quickly to test and weaponize it, which leaves unpatched servers exposed to compromise. Microsoft is now facing that scenario after researchers disclosed a new SharePoint exploit chain that combines two vulnerabilities…

Azure SQL Managed Instance customers no longer need to track service-specific regional subnet quotas, removing a planning hurdle that could complicate large-scale database deployments. Microsoft has also introduced hardware-specific vCore limits, giving organizations more precise control over capacity planning and quota requests. Microsoft highlighted that this update reduces some of the complexity involved in planning…

Microsoft is making it easier for IT teams to troubleshoot unattended Windows devices with a new Intune Remote Help feature. Administrators can now remotely access devices even when users are unavailable to approve a support session, which reduces delays for locked, shared, or after-hours devices. Previously, Remote Help on Windows required an end user to…

Microsoft is getting ready to replace the existing Microsoft Exchange connector in Excel Power Query with new Exchange Mail and Exchange Calendar connectors. This change is tied to the ongoing retirement of Exchange Web Services (EWS), which Exchange Online will begin enforcing from October 2026. Many organizations still use Excel Power Query workbooks that rely…

What if a cloud credential leaked years ago could still unlock an entire company’s infrastructure today? Cybersecurity researchers have found that hundreds of exposed AWS keys continue to provide unrestricted access to corporate accounts. Truffle Security researchers analyzed 10,616 exposed AWS key pairs that had been publicly exposed in repositories, datasets, Docker images, and other…

A new hire on the facilities team asks which calendar she should check for the building’s planned power outages. It’s a fair question. You open the shared calendars list to show her, but you just keep scrolling. “Facilities.” “Facilities Team.” “Facilities – Maintenance.” “FM Calendar (old).” “Building Ops.” And one, notably, called “Calendar2.”  Three of…

Parallels has launched Parallels Desktop 27, the latest version of its virtualization software for Apple silicon Macs. The update expands support for demanding Windows applications, delivers improved graphics performance, and adds new AI acceleration features for developers. With the just-released Parallels Desktop 27, Parallels has introduced a new Metal-based graphics driver that provides OpenGL 4.3…

Microsoft is warning IT teams and software developers to prepare for major changes to Windows code signing. Organizations that rely on hardcoded certificate checks or legacy cryptographic standards could face application failures if they do not adapt before the transition begins. Windows code-signing infrastructure is a service for digitally signing Windows components, drivers, updates, and…

Microsoft has patched a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) that carries the maximum CVSS score of 10.0. The flaw could have allowed unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute malicious code over the network. Microsoft first disclosed this Entra ID vulnerability (CVE-2026-69836), reported by security engineer Robert Fitzpatrick on August…

User provisioning has evolved beyond simply creating Active Directory (AD) accounts. Modern IT teams must manage the entire identity lifecycle across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, HR systems, on-premises directories, and cloud platforms. As organizations adopt more applications and support increasingly distributed workforces, manually provisioning and deprovisioning users becomes inefficient and risky. Delayed…

Microsoft is preparing to end sales of the license-included version of Azure VMware Solution (AVS), marking a significant change for organizations running VMware workloads in Azure. Starting on October 31, 2026, new customers will no longer be able to purchase AVS with VMware software licenses bundled into the service. Azure VMware Solution (AVS) is an…

Microsoft is giving small and medium-sized businesses more room to manage growing email volumes by doubling the mailbox storage for eligible Microsoft 365 Business users from 50 GB to 100 GB. This change began rolling out in June as part of the 2026 Microsoft 365 packaging updates. Specifically, Microsoft has recently updated mailbox storage entitlements…