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Microsoft Teams is set to receive an update that will allow IT administrators to block select users from joining externally hosted meetings. This release should help to enhance security by preventing potential data exposure and ensuring compliance with organizational requirements. As of today, Microsoft Teams allows users to join externally hosted meetings using either their…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Defender for Cloud’s integration with Microsoft Defender XDR. This release offers administrators direct access to investigate and manage Defender for Cloud alerts and incidents within the Microsoft Defender portal. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a security solution that enables organizations to protect cloud-based applications from security threats and…

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a serious threat to Windows users, as hackers exploit a Windows Defender SmartScreen bypass vulnerability to deploy the Phemedrone Stealer malware. It could enable hackers to harvest sensitive information (such as cookies, passwords, and authentication tokens) from Windows machines. The security flaw, which is tracked as CVE-2023-36025, has a CVSS score…

Microsoft announced yesterday that Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now available for small and medium-size (SMBs). Indeed, the company is now expanding the service to organizations with 300 or fewer employees. In November, Microsoft announced that Copilot for Microsoft 365 is generally available for enterprise customers. Previously, businesses needed a Microsoft 365 subscription and a…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has raised concerns about the active exploitation of a critical vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. The security flaw (tracked as CVE-2023-29357) allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative privileges on unpatched servers. The Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability was first discovered by STAR Labs researcher Nguyễn Tiến Giang (Jang) during Vancouver’s Pwn2Own…

Microsoft has recently rolled out an update for its Dev Home app that launched in preview on Windows 11 last year. This updated version now extends its support to Windows 10 PCs and can be easily downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Microsoft introduced its Dev Home app to help developers manage their projects and track…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the future of Windows 10 and what really matters for Microsoft: Will the company want to push Windows users to Windows 12, or is it more important for Microsoft to get them on board with AI?

Microsoft has released several improvements for Windows 365 Boot and Windows 365 Switch, which are currently in public preview for enterprise customers. Windows 365 is a cloud-based service that allows users to securely stream their Windows 11 or Windows 10 PCs to any device. The Windows 365 Boot feature lets users log in directly to…

Microsoft has announced that Fluid Framework 2.0 is now available as an open beta for developers. This latest version of the open-source platform is tailored to help developers build collaborative applications and services. Microsoft first unveiled its Fluid Framework back in 2019. It’s a collaborative platform that enables real-time collaboration on documents and allows users…

Microsoft has announced that support for dynamic rules for tagging devices is now generally available for its Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution. This feature allows organizations to create and manage rules, allowing the automatic assignment and removal of tags from devices according to user-defined criteria directly within the Microsoft Defender portal. Microsoft explained that managing…

Identity and Access Management (IAM), is a crucial cybersecurity framework that governs and secures digital access to resources. It plays a pivotal role in helping organizations control and secure their digital resources such as apps, files, user identities, permissions, and all other organizational data. IAM also helps ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information….

Microsoft is getting ready to retire its Readiness Toolkit for Office add-ins and VBA. The toolkit will reach end of support on March 31, and it will also be removed from the Microsoft Download Center. Microsoft launched the Readiness Toolkit for Office add-ins and VBA back in 2017. It’s a set of resources and tools…