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Microsoft Defender for Cloud has introduced support for agentless malware scanning for servers hosting virtual machines. The new feature is designed to help organizations assess software vulnerabilities on VMs without requiring the installation of Defender for Endpoint. Microsoft Defender for Cloud already supports various agent-based vulnerability assessment solutions, such as Qualys, BYOL, and Microsoft Defender…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott share more than 700 reasons you probably won’t want to use the new Outlook app. Indeed, a recent report from competitor Proton described the new web-based Outlook app as a “surveillance tool for targeted advertising.”

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and FBI have issued a warning regarding the recently discovered Androxgh0st malware. This malicious campaign empowers threat actors to steal credentials and deploy malicious payloads, specifically targeting vulnerable Apache web servers and websites. The malware dubbed “Androxgh0st” was first discovered by the cybersecurity firm Lacework back in…

Microsoft’s latest update for Windows Server 2022 has inadvertently caused problems for users trying to browse the web. The KB5034129 update seems to be breaking popular browsers like Google Chrome, leading to blank screens and loading errors. Microsoft released the KB5034129 update for Windows Server 2022 on January 9, 2024. This release fixed an issue…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of Copilot in Viva Engage and Power BI. The Copilot in Viva Engage experience offers personalized suggestions and facilitates post creation and editing to enhance organizational engagement. Viva Engage is a platform that enables employees to connect with their colleagues, leaders, and communities. It is an evolution of the…

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?