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    House Bans WhatsApp on Staff Devices Amid Cybersecurity Threats

    Here is a summary of the article "House Bans WhatsApp on Staff Devices Amid Threat" from WTMA-AM (published June 23, 2025): Context: Amid concerns about potential threats and as global tensions rise following U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, the U.S. House of Representatives has...
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    Government and Private Sector Clamp Down on WhatsApp for Enhanced Security

    The U.S. House of Representatives has recently prohibited the use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices, citing significant security and privacy concerns. An internal memo from the House's Chief Administrative Officer highlighted issues such as the app's lack of transparency in data...
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    UK Businesses Must Act: Prepare for Windows 10 End-of-Support by Upgrading to Windows 11

    As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, UK businesses face a pivotal decision: upgrade to Windows 11 or risk the myriad challenges associated with operating on an unsupported system. Despite the looming deadline, a significant portion of small and medium-sized...
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    Windows 11 System Restore: 60-Day Limit & Best Practices for Users

    Microsoft’s approach to system protection features in Windows 11 has seen notable evolution, and recent confirmations about the automatic deletion of System Restore points underscore an important shift for both mainstream and power users. The announcement, initially detailed by Forbes and...
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    Windows 11 24H2 Update Cuts System Restore from 90 to 60 Days: What You Need to Know

    Every Windows user knows the sting of an unexpected crash, failed update, or driver disaster—one minute your device is humming along, the next it’s gripped by instability. For years, System Restore has been a crucial lifeline for getting things back on track, letting users roll back their...
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    House Bans WhatsApp on Government Devices Over Security and Privacy Concerns

    In a decisive move underscoring escalating concerns about digital security and privacy within U.S. federal operations, the House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has informed congressional staff that WhatsApp, the globally dominant messaging app owned by Meta Platforms, is...
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    Windows 11's New 60-Day Limit on System Restore Points: What You Need to Know

    With the latest update to Windows 11, a significant adjustment has arrived for a core recovery feature: System Restore now comes with a strict 60-day retention policy for restore points. This change, debuting with update KB5060842 on devices running Windows 11 version 24H2, signals a subtle yet...
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    Microsoft’s Comprehensive Sovereign Solutions: Redefining Data Privacy and Digital Sovereignty in Europe

    Microsoft’s unveiling of its Comprehensive Sovereign Solutions suite has sent distinct ripples across the European tech landscape, carving a new benchmark for data residency, governance, and digital sovereignty at a time when the stakes for trust, regulatory compliance, and national autonomy...
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    Windows 11 24H2 Update Limits System Restore Points to 60 Days: What You Need to Know

    With the release of Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft has ushered in a subtle yet significant change that directly affects how millions of users protect themselves from system mishaps: system restore point retention is now limited to 60 days by default. While this might sound like a minor tweak on the...
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    Microsoft Reinvents Windows 365 Cloud PC Security with Default Lockdowns and VBS Activation in 2025

    In a sweeping evolution for enterprise cloud security, Microsoft has revealed a major overhaul to the default security settings of its Windows 365 Cloud PCs. The company’s June 18, 2025, announcement outlines a new security baseline that disables peripheral redirection features while activating...
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    Microsoft Reinforces Windows 365 Cloud PCs with Advanced Security Features in 2025

    Microsoft’s latest moves to reinforce Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based security marks a potentially pivotal moment for enterprise cloud computing. As more organizations embrace the cloud, expectations for robust, built-in protections rise—especially in an era characterized by...
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    EU Moves Toward Digital Sovereignty: OVHcloud Could Replace Microsoft Azure

    In a potentially transformative moment for the European tech landscape, the European Commission is actively considering a move away from Microsoft Azure as its primary cloud service provider, with France-based OVHcloud emerging as the leading candidate. This shift, which has come to light...
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    Microsoft Enhances Windows 365 Cloud PC Security with Default Settings Changes in 2025

    Microsoft is set to implement significant security enhancements for Windows 365 Cloud PCs starting in late 2025. These changes aim to bolster the security posture of Cloud PCs by modifying default settings and introducing advanced protective features. Disabling Device Redirections by Default To...
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    Safeguarding AI-Powered Cybersecurity: How Language Can Be a Vulnerability

    Artificial intelligence agents powered by large language models (LLMs) such as Microsoft Copilot are ushering in a profound transformation of the cybersecurity landscape, bringing both promise and peril in equal measure. Unlike conventional digital threats, the new breed of attacks targeting...
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    Microsoft’s Security Defaults for Windows 365 Cloud PCs: What You Need to Know in 2025

    The landscape of cloud computing and remote work reached a critical inflection point as Microsoft announced sweeping new security defaults set to transform the default posture of Windows 365 Cloud PCs. These changes, scheduled to take effect in the latter half of 2025, reflect a response to the...
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    Securing GenAI in the Workplace: How Microsoft Purview Protects Data and Ensures Compliance

    The meteoric rise of GenAI has irrevocably shaped the technology landscape, spurring a constant push toward digital transformation and intelligent automation. Yet, as generative AI (GenAI) rapidly permeates workplace operations—from customer support chatbots to data-driven Copilot...
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    Microsoft Account Lockout Disaster: How 30 Years of Data Was Lost in Windows 11

    The recent cautionary tale of a Windows 11 user who lost three decades’ worth of irreplaceable data after being locked out of their Microsoft account has sent chills through the tech community, illustrating the complex relationship between cloud convenience and the harsh realities of digital...
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    Critical Veeam Backup & Replication Vulnerability CVE-2025-23120: How to Protect Your Backup Infrastructure

    Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) has recently been found to contain a critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-23120, which allows authenticated domain users to execute arbitrary code remotely on backup servers. This flaw, identified by security researchers at watchTowr Labs, affects VBR...
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    Microsoft 365 Security Update: Blocking Legacy Authentication for Improved Cloud Security

    Microsoft’s recent announcement to update security defaults for all Microsoft 365 tenants marks a significant move towards modernizing cloud security and reducing risk exposures for organizations worldwide. Starting in July, the rollout will see Microsoft 365—encompassing platforms such as...
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    Windows 10 End-of-Support 2025: Why Upgrading Is Critical for Security & Compliance

    With the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 rapidly approaching, millions of individuals and organizations are now forced to confront an uncomfortable reality: clinging to the familiar comfort of Windows 10 could put them on the “wrong” side of risk—cybersecurity, compliance...
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