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Microsoft is getting ready to enhance the user experience for Mac devices with its upcoming Platform Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities. The new MacOS SSO feature will offer a seamless and secure way for macOS users to access their Entra ID accounts across various applications and websites. Microsoft launched its Enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) plug-in for…

In a leap towards fortifying data security, Microsoft has unveiled several enhancements for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention. These latest updates boost protection, expand DLP capabilities across platforms, and facilitate seamless day-to-day tasks for administrators. First off, Microsoft has introduced optical character recognition (OCR) support in public preview in Microsoft Teams and Exchange Online. The…

Endpoint security plays a vital role in safeguarding enterprise cybersecurity, particularly in the context of remote work scenarios. As the number of endpoints accessing corporate networks rises with the growth of remote work, the need for robust endpoint security becomes increasingly paramount, enabling a secure environment for users on the move. In this article, I…

Microsoft has announced its plans to enable Exchange Extended Protection by default on Exchange Server later this year. Scheduled to roll out with the 2023 H2 Cumulative Update, the new security feature will help organizations to boost protection against credential theft and man-in-the-middle attacks. Windows Exchange Extended Protection is a security feature that is designed…

Microsoft has started rolling out a set of updates for its new Teams desktop client designed to take employee collaboration in multi-tenant environments up a notch. The focus is on refining chat, calling, meetings, search, and content-sharing experiences to address the needs of today’s diverse workplace dynamics. The new Microsoft Teams desktop app launched in…

For any modern enterprise that uses Microsoft Entra ID (previously Azure Active Directory) to manage user and service access to cloud resources, it’s hard to escape the term Zero Trust (ZT), which implies that your organization must have a layered approach to security. In this article, you’ll learn about five Microsoft Zero Trust tactics for…

Microsoft continues to evolve its offerings with the latest August (2308) service release for Microsoft Intune. A notable highlight is the much-anticipated Remote Help for Android support, a cloud-based solution that promises to enhance the way technical issues are diagnosed and resolved. The Remote help service enables IT admins to remotely diagnose and resolve technical…

Security researchers have exposed a new supply chain attack that targeted entities across Asia, with a particular focus on Hong Kong. An unidentified hacking group, named Carderbee, employed an ingenious tactic — exploiting legitimate software — to infect around 100 computers with the PlugX/Korplug backdoor. According to the Symantec Threat Hunter Team, the hackers hijacked…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently made waves with the announcement of a new service called Dedicated Local Zones. This new on-premises cloud offering is a strategic response to the evolving needs of organizations in the public sector and other industries with stringent regulatory and compliance needs. AWS Dedicated Local Zones provide a cloud computing infrastructure…

Key takeaways: Microsoft has announced the imminent launch of the self-service Teams Premium trial for commercial customers. Scheduled for a global rollout in September, the self-service trial feature will give users a hands-on experience with the AI-powered Microsoft Teams Premium capabilities. What is Microsoft Teams Premium? Microsoft launched the new Teams Premium add-on for commercial…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Nvidia doubling its revenue in Q2 thanks to high demand for AI chips, and Microsoft not planning to cut prices for Xbox hardware.

Key takeaways: Microsoft’s latest optional update for Windows 11 version 22H2, KB5029351, designed to bring improved features and experiences, has instead left some users staring at the familiar ‘Blue Screen of Death’ (BSOD) accompanied by an ‘UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR’ error message. The company acknowledged the issue on the Windows Health Dashboard yesterday. “Microsoft has received reports of…