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A cybersecurity researcher known as “Nightmare Eclipse” has publicly disclosed two new zero-day exploits affecting Windows systems. These exploits (known as RoguePlanet and GreatXML) could expose organizations to elevated privileges, security control bypasses, and broader system compromise. RoguePlanet is a recently disclosed zero‑day vulnerability targeting Microsoft Defender on Windows systems. It takes advantage of a…

The new Low Latency profile is a noticeable improvement to Windows 11 responsiveness, particularly in parts of the interface that previously felt inconsistent. Why this update feels different I’m usually skeptical when Microsoft talks about performance improvements in Windows 11 because too many of them are hard to feel in day-to-day use. The new Low…

Microsoft has officially introduced DNS over HTTPS (DoH) support for Windows DNS Server in Windows Server 2025. The new feature enables organizations to secure DNS communications with encryption and server authentication, allowing encrypted client-to-resolver traffic to be deployed directly within existing on-premises DNS environments. Microsoft mentioned that traditional DNS communication is unprotected, which makes it…

Microsoft is rebranding its Modern Print Platform as Windows Ready Print, reinforcing its commitment to a simpler, more modern printing experience. The goal is to improve reliability, strengthen security, and reduce management complexity across Windows devices. The change is driven by long-standing challenges with traditional printer drivers, which are often difficult to manage, inconsistent across…

Microsoft is preparing to introduce two new authentication features in Windows 11 that are designed to reduce reliance on NTLM. The capabilities are currently available in public preview for Windows Insiders enrolled in the Canary Channel. NTLM (NT LAN Manager) is an older Microsoft authentication protocol that verifies a user’s identity using a challenge‑response mechanism…

Microsoft went all-in on One Copilot earlier this year. In March 2026, CEO Satya Nadella reorganized the company’s AI efforts, consolidating the consumer and enterprise Copilot teams under one unified leadership. That means Microsoft’s once-separate personal and business Copilot projects, like Copilot for individuals and Microsoft 365 Copilot for enterprises, are now being built as one platform…

Microsoft has introduced support for Pre‑Upgrade Validation Checks in public preview for Azure Database for PostgreSQL. This new feature allows IT teams to catch and fix potential issues before performing version upgrades in enterprise environments. Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a managed cloud service provided by Microsoft Azure that lets users run PostgreSQL databases without…

Microsoft has released the June 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 25H2, 24H2, and 26H1. This month, the company has fixed over 200 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Microsoft Edge, Azure, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, Microsoft Defender, and other components. On the quality and experiences update front, this update improves Secure Boot by adding more…

Microsoft has introduced support for Admin Insights for Windows 365 in public preview for commercial customers. This new feature allows enterprise admins to more easily manage Windows 365 Cloud PCs. “Admin Insights for Windows 365 gives IT administrators a prioritized set of items to review—such as issues that need attention and opportunities to optimize your…

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging organizations to take a closer look at their software dependencies as supply chain attacks continue to rise. The agency highlights how attackers are increasingly exploiting trusted open‑source packages to spread malicious code across systems. According to the NCSC, modern development relies heavily on third‑party and open‑source…

Microsoft 365’s new Baseline Security Mode is an opt-in, secure-by-default bundle of 18 configuration settings across authentication, files, and room devices, exposed in Org settings → Security & privacy. It’s a better attempt at secure-by-default than Security Essentials. But this convenience hides some judgment calls you can’t outsource to a wizard. Don’t get me wrong…

Microsoft is enhancing cloud security and reliability with Confidential Live Migration for Azure. This new feature is designed to enable live migration of confidential virtual machines without compromising security and privacy safeguards. Confidential computing strengthens security by isolating data in protected hardware environments, but this added protection has made routine maintenance tasks more disruptive. While…