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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that hackers are actively exploiting a critical NTLM spoofing vulnerability in Windows systems, despite Microsoft having released a patch for it back in March. The ongoing attacks underscore the urgency for organizations to update their systems before more damage is done. NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) is a security protocol suite…

PowerShell boasts various powerful comparison operators and arithmetic operators, the “Not Equal” operator (-ne) is particularly useful in conditional logic and scripting. Understanding its nuances and real-world applications can significantly enhance your scripting efficiency. Let’s explore mastering the PowerShell Not Equal operator (-ne) thoroughly, including logical operators and case sensitivity considerations. What is the PowerShell…

Microsoft has issued a reminder to administrators: Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 will officially reach end of support this October. The company is urging IT teams to plan migration now to avoid security vulnerabilities and service disruptions. Microsoft dropped mainstream support for Exchange Server 2019 on January 9, 2024, whereas Exchange Server 2016’s mainstream support…

Microsoft has announced plans to retire service principal-less authentication for Entra ID customers by next year. Administrators are being urged to take proactive steps now to prepare their organizations for this upcoming change. In Microsoft Entra ID, service principal-less authentication is a method where applications authenticate without having a dedicated service principal in the resource…

This article will explore SharePoint vs Teams and how the tools work separately, together, and whether you should choose SharePoint, Teams, or both. Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams are powerful collaboration tools, but they serve different purposes. Let’s get started. What is Microsoft SharePoint? Microsoft SharePoint, released in 2001 as Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server, is…

Microsoft has issued a warning that users may experience the 0x80070643 installation failure after installing the April 2025 Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) update. The company confirmed on the Windows Release Health dashboard that this bug affects Windows 10 version 22H2 and 21H2, as well as Windows Server 2022. Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a tool…

Microsoft has identified compatibility issues between Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK version 2.26.1 and Azure Runbooks, particularly when using PowerShell 7.2. To address the problem, the company plans to introduce support for PowerShell 7.4 in Azure Runbooks through an upcoming update. The Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK is a collection of cmdlets designed to interact with Microsoft…

Researchers predict that global cybersecurity spending will grow by 12.2% by 2025, driven by the escalating frequency and sophistication of cyber threats. According to new IDC research, this upward trend will continue, with investments expected to reach $377 billion by 2028 as organizations double down on digital defense strategies. In the Worldwide Security Spending Guide,…

Microsoft has rolled out multi-workspace for multi-tenant support to its Unified Security Operations (SecOps) Platform. This new capability is now available in public preview for commercial customers. Microsoft’s Unified SecOps Platform integrates the capabilities of Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Security Exposure Management, and generative AI into a comprehensive portal. This platform enhances security…

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the new “memory” features in ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot and what to expect from Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference.

Microsoft has announced new automatic attack disruption features for its Defender XDR solution. These enhancements are designed to quickly detect and contain compromised devices before attackers can spread across the enterprise network. The automatic attack disruption feature uses AI and threat intelligence to quickly identify and contain ongoing cyberattacks. It isolates compromised devices and blocks…

This article delves into the essentials of setting up and activating a Windows KMS Server (Key Management Service), a crucial component for managing the volume activation of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office products in on-premises (Active Directory) enterprise environments. Introduction – What is Windows KMS Server? The Key Management Service in Windows Server is…