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  1. Reply Achieves Prioritized Tier in Microsoft Copilot Partner Program for AI Innovation

    Reply, a prominent player in the Microsoft ecosystem, has been elevated to the Prioritised Tier within the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This distinction underscores Reply's deep expertise across Microsoft platforms, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the Power...
  2. Africa’s Cloud Security Revolution: Overe.io & PRODATA Partner to Empower Microsoft 365 Defense

    As Africa’s digital landscape experiences unprecedented growth, a new alliance between Overe.io and PRODATA promises to usher in a transformative approach to Microsoft 365 security for channel partners across the continent. This strategic partnership aims to empower managed service providers...
  3. New Sophisticated Phishing Attacks Threaten Microsoft Account Security in 2025

    An alarming surge in sophisticated hacker activity is threatening the security of Microsoft accounts worldwide, with cybercriminals successfully bypassing even advanced defenses such as two-factor authentication. Security researchers at Proofpoint have unearthed an ingenious credential phishing...
  4. New Microsoft 365 Phishing Attacks Bypass 2FA via OAuth Abuse in 2025

    A rapidly escalating security threat has emerged for organizations relying on Microsoft 365, as hackers have devised sophisticated phishing campaigns that can bypass even two-factor authentication (2FA) protections. Since the beginning of 2025, attackers have compromised nearly 3,000 accounts...
  5. Regulatory Theater: Microsoft's Data Sovereignty Fight in the EU Exposes Limits of Compliance

    Microsoft’s latest regulatory saga in the European Union has unfolded with all the drama of a high-stakes legal thriller—except the suspense ended not with resolution but with regulatory theater. On July 28, 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) closed a four-year investigation...
  6. Mitigating Microsoft 365 Phishing Attacks via SMTP Relay Exploitation

    Cybercriminals have ramped up efforts to exploit Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature and unsecured SMTP relays, launching sophisticated phishing campaigns that masquerade as internal company emails—placing even vigilant organizations at substantial risk. According to recent research by...
  7. Cyberattack Surge Exploiting Trusted Email Link Wrapping to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials

    A new wave of cyberattacks has exposed a dangerous flaw in trusted email security services, as hackers have successfully exploited protective link-wrapping features to orchestrate large-scale phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft 365 logins. By hijacking the mechanisms designed to keep users...
  8. Protecting Microsoft 365 from Advanced Phishing: Link Wrapping Exploits and Defense Strategies

    Cloudflare has issued a stark warning about a new and highly sophisticated wave of phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users, drawing attention to a dangerous exploitation of a trusted email security feature: link wrapping. In recent weeks, both enterprise and consumer accounts have come...
  9. Microsoft’s Dominance Beyond AI: Cloud, Productivity, and Market Resilience

    Microsoft’s latest financial results reveal a story deeper and more nuanced than the headlines of artificial intelligence alone. While much attention has been given to their aggressive AI push, it’s the company’s mastery of traditional enterprise services and cloud infrastructure that has fueled...
  10. Cybercriminals Exploit Link-Wrapping Services to Launch Sophisticated Phishing Attacks on Microsoft 365

    Cybercriminals have once again proven their adaptability by leveraging trusted technology—from cybersecurity companies themselves—to bypass email defenses and target Microsoft 365 users. In a revealing discovery, threat actors have been exploiting link-wrapping services from well-known vendors...
  11. Microsoft Teams & Outlook Copilot Chat UI Update: Incremental Improvements & Future Outlook

    A major update is on the horizon for Microsoft Teams and Outlook, as Microsoft signals a new phase of user interface refinement for its Copilot Chat feature, closely aligning the tools’ look and feel while making incremental—but not revolutionary—improvements. This latest change, recently...
  12. Exposing the Hidden Threat of Microsoft 365's Direct Send Abuse in Internal Phishing Campaigns

    Leveraging trusted internal channels has long been a gold standard for cybercriminals seeking to evade organizational defenses, but a recent campaign uncovered by Proofpoint signals a new level of ingenuity in exploiting a familiar Microsoft 365 feature: Direct Send. This functionality, designed...
  13. Evolving Cloud Phishing Tactics: How Attackers Exploit Microsoft OAuth and AI-Driven Techniques

    The evolution of phishing campaigns in the cloud era has introduced a new breed of attacks that are increasingly hard to spot, even for seasoned security professionals. Among these, a recent campaign targeting Microsoft 365 logins stands out for its cunning use of Microsoft OAuth applications...
  14. Nerdio's Journey: How Cloud Automation Disrupted Enterprise IT with Azure & Microsoft 365

    From a single spark at a Microsoft conference to the glow of a billion-dollar unicorn, Nerdio’s journey is a powerful illustration of how expertise, risk-taking, and an unwavering commitment to customer centricity can disrupt even the most complex corners of enterprise IT. Nerdio, co-founded in...
  15. Windows 11 Insider Build 26200.5733: File Explorer Updates & Privacy Changes

    Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...
  16. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733: New Features, Fixes, & Known Issues

    Here is a summary of the changes, improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel) based on the official release notes: What's New & Improved (with feature toggle ON) File Explorer For users with a work/school/Entra ID account, File Explorer...
  17. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733: New Features & Improvements

    Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...
  18. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733: New Features & Enhancements

    Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (KB5062673) to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2. This update introduces several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users...
  19. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733: New Features, Fixes & Known Issues

    Here is a summary of what’s new and important in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel) for Windows 11, version 24H2: Key Changes & Improvements (Gradual Rollout with Toggle On) File Explorer For users with work/school accounts (Entra ID): File Explorer now shows people...
  20. Windows 10 End of Support: Transition to Windows 11 and Sustainable Alternatives

    As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, a significant shift is occurring in the operating system landscape. Users are increasingly migrating to Windows 11, driven by the impending October 14, 2025, deadline when Microsoft will cease regular updates for Windows 10. This transition is not...