Windows 11 ships with a lot of useful functionality — and a lot of defaults that many users find noisy, intrusive, or simply unnecessary. A recent community write-up that recommends three Group Policy tweaks — turning off Microsoft Defender, disabling toast notifications, and preventing OneDrive...
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For years the reflex was simple: buy a third‑party antivirus suite and assume you were safer — but the calculus has shifted. A growing number of users and reviewers now say you can reasonably ditch paid antivirus software and rely on the built‑in protections in Windows Security (Microsoft...
Windows’ built‑in antivirus has quietly become the practical choice for millions of users, and the recent pushback against paid suites is no accident — the free Windows security stack now combines deep OS integration, modern cloud and AI detections, and targeted anti‑ransomware controls that...
Microsoft has recently issued an urgent security patch in response to active attacks targeting on-premises SharePoint Server installations. These attacks exploit critical vulnerabilities, specifically CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, which allow unauthenticated remote code execution and...
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Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting on-premises SharePoint servers, a critical component used by numerous government agencies and businesses for internal document management and collaboration. These attacks exploit a previously unknown "zero-day"...
A critical zero-day vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-53770, has been identified in Microsoft SharePoint Server, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise...
Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting on-premises SharePoint servers, a critical platform for document sharing and collaboration within organizations. These attacks exploit a previously unknown "zero-day" vulnerability, designated as...
In recent days, a significant cybersecurity incident has emerged, targeting Microsoft SharePoint servers worldwide. This attack exploits a newly identified vulnerability, CVE-2025-53770, allowing unauthorized remote code execution on on-premises SharePoint servers. The breach has affected...
Microsoft has recently disclosed a critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-53770, affecting on-premises SharePoint Server installations. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on...
Microsoft has released the latest security baseline for Windows Server 2025, version 2506, on June 25, 2025. This update introduces several key changes aimed at enhancing security and operational flexibility for enterprise environments.
Key Changes in Version 2506
Deny Logon Through Remote...
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The clock is ticking for millions of PCs worldwide as Microsoft draws the curtain on Windows 10 support, a move that will reverberate through homes, businesses, and public sector organizations alike. With the official end-of-support date set for October 14, 2025, users are rightly bracing...
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Syncro XXM: Transforming MSP Operations with Deep Microsoft Integration
For managed service providers (MSPs), the escalating demands of modern IT security and operations have led to a search for unified solutions. Fragmentation—juggling dozens of monitoring, management, and security...
Syncro’s launch of the XMM (Extended Monitoring and Management) platform signals a significant shift in the landscape of IT and security management for managed service providers (MSPs) and in-house IT teams. Built in close collaboration with Microsoft, XMM aims to address longstanding pain...