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Microsoft will soon introduce a new policy that will let administrators enable Windows quality updates by default during the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) on Windows 11 devices. Starting in September, this feature will be available on eligible Microsoft Entra-joined and hybrid-joined devices running Windows 11 version 22H2 or later. With this update, Windows 11 devices will…

This article explains the most common network devices, their functions, and how they work together in your network topologies. Network devices explained A network device is a hardware component that handles communication, the transfer of data, and connectivity within a computer-based network. These devices ensure that information flows between computers, endpoints, servers, and printers with…

Despite regular secure coding training, nearly 74% of enterprises experienced breaches or serious vulnerabilities in the past year. The findings from SecureFlag’s latest research expose a troubling gap between education efforts and real-world security outcomes. SecureFlag researchers found that insecure code continues to be a major challenge for organizations. In the past year, about 74%…

Microsoft is making virtual machine migration easier with the public preview of its new VM Conversion tool in Windows Admin Center. This free agentless tool automates the process of converting VMware VMs to Windows Server with Hyper-V, saving IT admins time and effort. Microsoft highlighted the difficulty and manual effort required to convert virtual machines…

Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Token Protection in Microsoft Entra Conditional Access. This new security feature binds authentication tokens to trusted devices to protect organizations against one of the most dangerous attack vectors—token theft. How does Token Protection prevent token theft attacks? Specifically, Token Protection is a security feature that ties authentication tokens…

Microsoft is enforcing stricter controls on the use of onmicrosoft.com domains in Exchange Online. Starting on October 15, the company will start throttling outgoing emails to reduce misuse and improve trust. The default onmicrosoft.com domains are mainly used for setting up and testing Microsoft 365 tenants. However, these Microsoft Online Email Routing Address (MOERA) domains…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss how Intel keeps struggling to compete in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Microsoft has quietly patched a critical flaw in Microsoft 365 Copilot that could allow hackers to access and summarize enterprise files without generating any record in the audit log. This loophole meant attackers could steal sensitive data while leaving no trace for security teams to detect. In a blog post, Zack Korman, CTO of cybersecurity…

Cybercriminals have found a clever new way to exploit Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and generate legitimate-looking Office.com URLs that secretly redirect users to phishing sites. This tactic not only makes the malicious links appear trustworthy but also allows attackers to slip past traditional security filters with ease. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) is a…

Microsoft has detailed its roadmap to make its products and services quantum-safe by 2033. The company plans to begin rolling out quantum-resistant capabilities for early deployment by 2029, giving organizations ample time to prepare for the quantum era. Microsoft has launched the Quantum Safe Program (QSP) to prepare its entire ecosystem for the security challenges…

Microsoft Defender for Identity has introduced a new AI-powered posture alert designed to help administrators quickly identify potential credential exposure in Active Directory. This feature provides organizations with an edge in preventing breaches before attackers can exploit them. Microsoft mentioned that this new feature addresses the critical issue of accidental credential exposure. This problem occurs…

Microsoft has rolled out a new out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11 and Windows 10. This emergency patch aims to fix a critical bug that broke reset and recovery tools after the August 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Microsoft acknowledged this issue on its Windows release health dashboard on August 18. This new bug triggers when…