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Azure Backup can be used to back up not only an organization’s critical cloud workloads but also all types of on-premises resources, even if they are running on Azure Stack HCI or Azure Stack Hub. Before explaining how Azure Backup can be set up and used for disaster recovery (DR), I want to get a…

Bullwall announced the launch of its new Server Intrusion Protection solution this week. In an age where remote access is integral to business operations and security concerns loom large, this solution aims to prevent unauthorized access during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions due to compromised credentials. BullWall is a cybersecurity solution provider that allows organizations…

Microsoft has announced that it will defend customers of its AI-powered Copilot services from the daunting specter of copyright infringement lawsuits. This initiative, part of the company’s unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, seeks to alleviate the concerns that have long loomed over the utilization of the Copilot tool for content generation. The Microsoft Copilot Copyright…

Microsoft has now opened registrations for its Ignite 2023 conference, which will be held in Seattle on November 14-17. This year, the theme of the conference for IT pros is “AI transformation,” so you can expect Microsoft to continue its streak of AI announcements that started with GitHub Copilot two years ago.  While the full…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Google’s upcoming antitrust battle in the US, as well as the EU designating Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft as the six “gatekeepers” following the adoption of the Digital Markets Act.

Microsoft is set to bid farewell to third-party printer drivers offered via Windows Update. This change, scheduled for a staggered rollout, will let printer manufacturers harness the UWP development framework to create Printer Support Apps available through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft explained that the upcoming change will eliminate the need for printer manufacturers to distribute…

Ransomware protection is one the most important topics for IT Pros and C-Level technology executives. Learn how immutable backups and immutable storage help to protect your organization against data corruption and loss, malware, viruses, and ransomware – and how to implement them.  This post is sponsored by Object First Veeam 2023 Ransomware trends report – most ransomware targets backups In May…

Microsoft recently disclosed a cyber-espionage campaign that allowed Chinese hackers to steal a signing key and breach sensitive US government email accounts. The company launched an investigation into the security incident, which led to the publication of detailed findings in a report released on Wednesday. In July, Microsoft detailed that a Chinese hacking group (tracked…

It was a busy August and I took the long weekend off, so I’m a few days late to cover everything that’s new with Microsoft’s Power Platform in August 2023. Either way, let’s get started with the most interesting Power Platform updates that came in August, say goodbye to the summer, and here is hoping…

Microsoft recently acknowledged a technical hiccup causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) unsupported processor errors on Windows 11 and 10. To combat this issue, MSI has collaborated with Intel to release BIOS updates specifically aimed at their Intel 700 and 600 Series motherboards. In a recent blog post, MSI explained that it has worked with…

Microsoft has introduced a new Explicit proxy mode for Azure Firewall that allows direct proxy configuration within sending applications. The latest update also brings a seamless single-click upgrade/downgrade experience for Azure Firewall subscriptions. “With this mode enabled, you have the option to configure a proxy setting directly on the sending application, such as a web…

Microsoft is set to bids farewell to outdated Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0 and 1.1 protocols in Windows. The company plans to drop support for the encryption protocols starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds in September. Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that ensures secure data transmission over a computer network. It…