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Microsoft has announced the preview of Azure Linux 3.0 on AKS version 1.31, marking a significant update to its Azure Linux container host for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This latest release brings a host of upgrades to key components, promising enhanced performance, security, and developer tools. Microsoft showcased several key updates in Azure Linux 3.0,…

This article explores Windows Protected Print Mode (PPM) in Windows 10 and Windows 11. It’s a security feature that safeguards sensitive print jobs in Windows. I will delve into the purpose of Windows PPM, functionality, and benefits, focusing on its implementation, advanced security measures, and practical troubleshooting techniques to ensure secure and reliable printing. Windows…

Microsoft Entra ID users will soon have the option to receive multifactor authentication (MFA) one-time passcodes (OTPs) directly through WhatsApp. This feature will initially be available to commercial customers in India and select other countries. Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) is a cloud-based identity and access management service that enables organizations…

Microsoft has released a new delicensing resiliency feature for Exchange Online customers, providing better protection against the accidental removal of user licenses. This feature includes a 30-day grace period, giving administrators more time to address issues and prevent disruptions in mailbox access. In Exchange Online, each user requires a license to access their mailbox. If…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new phishing campaign, dubbed “CRON#TRAP,” which lures victims into unknowingly installing a Linux virtual machine on their Windows systems. This sophisticated tactic provides attackers with a covert foothold in corporate networks, allowing them to operate under the radar of traditional security defenses. A report from Securonix researchers reveals that hackers…

Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue that could result in frustrating black screens during the login process for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) users. This bug specifically impacts those who installed the July 2024 non-security preview update (KB5040525) on their Windows 10 devices. Azure Virtual Desktop is a cloud-based service that provides virtualized desktops and applications…

Microsoft’s latest update to its Security Exposure Management solution delivers new tools to strengthen organizational defenses. The release introduces an advanced attack path dashboard, alongside the innovative Choke Points and Blast Radius features, providing enhanced visibility and control over potential security threats. Microsoft Security Exposure Management is a tool designed to help administrators identify, evaluate,…

Microsoft Loop is getting a new update that will allow administrators to configure guest sharing for tenants with sensitivity labels. This feature is gradually rolling out to all commercial customers on the Loop web app and iOS/Android clients. The B2B (business to business) guest sharing feature allows organizations to collaborate with external users (like vendors,…

Windows Server 2025, which launched in public preview earlier this year, is now generally available for commercial customers. The latest version comes with a set of new features to enhance performance and security, including hotpatching support, expanded Active Directory capabilities, and advanced security configurations. Customers will be able to perform in-place upgrades right back to…

Microsoft has announced a slew of updates added to its Teams collaboration platform in October. These new features are designed to enhance productivity, customization, and cross-platform compatibility for end users. Chat and Meetings features In Microsoft Teams, users will receive a notification in the Activity feed when the AI-powered meeting recap is ready for a…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Microsoft’s FY25 Q1 earnings and why it may not make sense for the company to continue to invest in Surface hardware.

Microsoft has once again pushed back the release of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs. The company has confirmed that Recall will be available for Windows Insiders in December. In May, Microsoft announced the AI-powered Recall feature as an upcoming feature exclusively for the first wave of Copilot+ PCs. It’s designed to periodically capture…