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Microsoft has announced the general availability of inbound SMTP DANE with DNSSEC for Exchange Online customers. This feature is designed to strengthen email security by integrating two advanced security standards. Microsoft introduced the public preview of DANE with DNSSEC support for inbound email in June 2024. SMTP DANE (DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities) is a…

This article delves into the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) and its implementation in Microsoft Windows. We’ll explore what it is, the fundamental concepts, functionality, advancements in Windows 11, and essential troubleshooting techniques. It aims to offer you a comprehensive understanding of IPP. Introduction to Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Microsoft announced support for the Internet Printing…

Microsoft announced today a new chat and channels experience coming to its Teams collaboration platform. The company is also introducing a new @mentions view as well as new filters and controls, and more. Microsoft Teams gets chat and channels in a single view The new chat and channels experience is designed to help customers enhance…

Microsoft has rolled out the optional preview cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2. The KB5044384 patch brings a couple of new features, improvements, and bug fixes for the latest version of Windows 11. The KB5044384 preview update enables users to customize the Copilot key on their keyboard, allowing it to open a different app…

On this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Qualcomm boasting about the superiority of its Arm-based Snapdragon X chips over Intel’s new “Lunar Lake” mobile CPUs designed for Copilot+ PCs.

Microsoft has found that nearly 400 U.S. healthcare organizations have fallen victim to ransomware attacks this fiscal year. These campaigns aim to breach sensitive patient data, disrupt vital operations, and put patients’ lives at risk. In a report released earlier this week, Microsoft noted that healthcare organizations face average ransomware payments of up to $4.4…

Microsoft has launched its new Queues app for Microsoft Teams, which is designed to help organizations enhance customer engagement. This new solution offers advanced features, including call queue management, real-time metrics, and historical reporting. The Queues app allows authorized users to manage incoming PSTN or VoIP calls and make outgoing calls on behalf of call…

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has disclosed a critical vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. This security flaw could enable cybercriminals to remotely inject malicious code into compromised servers. SharePoint Server is an on-premises version of Microsoft SharePoint that is designed for organizations that prefer to manage their own infrastructure. It allows customers to…

Microsoft has introduced significant enhancements in Windows 11 version 24H2, drastically speeding up the Windows Update process. This major update is designed to reduce installation and restart times, while also lowering CPU usage during monthly updates. In a recent blog post, Microsoft has outlined several improvements to how Windows manages cumulative updates. One key change…

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue leading to the Blue Screen of Death on certain Asus devices. The company has placed a safeguard hold that prevents the installation of Windows 11 version 24H2 on the affected computers. On the Windows Health Dashboard, Microsoft explained that users attempting to install the Windows 11 version 24H2 update…

This article explores how Microsoft Entra’s new token theft protection policy can provide robust protection against token theft. By leveraging a new Conditional Access policy, organizations can safeguard their digital identities and sensitive data from cyberthreats. Securing your IT landscape is increasingly becoming critical. With cyberthreats on the rise, and showing no signs of slowing…

Microsoft has rolled out advanced phishing-resistant capabilities for its Authenticator app. The latest update includes enhancements to the device-bound passkey feature, which has been in public preview since May, offering users a stronger defense against phishing attacks. Microsoft Authenticator’s device-bound passkeys improve security by linking each passkey to a specific device. These passkeys use public-private…