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Microsoft Word for Windows has quietly shifted the default lifecycle of new documents: starting with Insider builds identified as Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000), a freshly created document will be saved to the cloud with AutoSave enabled by default, unless the user or administrator changes the...

Microsoft Teams is getting a tighter security posture: Microsoft is rolling out new protections that will block weaponizable file types in chats and channels, scan and warn about malicious URLs at the time of delivery and click, and extend administrative control by integrating Teams with the...

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...

Microsoft continues to reshape the security landscape for Windows users and administrators with a series of strategic changes to how its flagship productivity apps handle potentially risky content. A landmark update is scheduled to roll out between October 2025 and July 2026: Excel will disable...

In the wake of a sweeping and sophisticated cyberattack, security vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s on-premises SharePoint Server software have thrust the global spotlight squarely onto the tech giant’s patch management process and the broad-reaching consequences when that system falters. As news...

Microsoft has recently announced a significant policy shift: the company will no longer employ engineers based in China to provide technical support for the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud computing systems. This decision follows an investigative report by ProPublica that raised...

In the aftermath of Microsoft’s sweeping Secure Future Initiative, administrators across enterprises have been confronted with a new and urgent challenge: Teams-certified Android devices—spanning Teams Rooms, Phones, Panels, and Displays—have suddenly lost remote access capabilities, leaving...

In a decisive move to keep pace with a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft has released the June 2025 revision (v2506) of its security baseline for Windows Server 2025—a shift that signals not just enhanced protection, but a new, more agile approach to managing threats and...

Microsoft’s decision to block legacy protocols like FrontPage Remote Procedure Call (RPC) in its Microsoft 365 environment represents a watershed moment for enterprise IT, web hosting, and the millions of organizations that have built workflows atop decades-old technology. This move, part of a...

The landscape of enterprise security is continually shaped by the challenge of maintaining trust in a rapidly evolving certificate ecosystem. As Windows environments become even more integral to critical business operations, Microsoft’s Application Control for Business—previously known as...

As enterprise security needs grow more complex and digital threats evolve, Microsoft continues to adapt its security framework accordingly. With the recent overhaul in Application Control for Business—formerly known as Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC)—organizations now face...

For decades, the fortress-like defense of air-gapped computers—those completely disconnected from external networks—has stood as a cornerstone of security in top-secret governmental agencies, defense contractors, and industries with critical infrastructure. The guiding philosophy was simple: if...

The global IT landscape was rocked by a recent catastrophic outage, laying bare just how vulnerable even the most sophisticated digital infrastructures can be to the ripple effects of unforeseen technical failures. This incident, attributed to a flawed CrowdStrike update that crippled countless...

In a significant advancement for enterprise security, Microsoft has introduced a feature in Edge for Business that allows IT administrators to deploy encrypted passwords directly to users' browsers. This innovation aims to eliminate the risks associated with traditional password-sharing methods...

As Microsoft continues its campaign to tighten security across its productivity platforms, Outlook users will soon notice new restrictions designed to combat sophisticated phishing attacks and malware infiltration attempts. Beginning July 2025, the company will expand the list of blocked file...

Azure Sphere continues to evolve as Microsoft pushes to secure the future of the Internet of Things (IoT). With billions of smart devices connecting to networks globally, security is paramount. The release of the May 2025 Azure Sphere Services update highlights Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to...

For organizations and individuals alike, managing digital security on shared or multi-user Windows PCs has never been more critical—particularly when it comes to browser-saved credentials. Microsoft Edge, as with other leading browsers, offers users the convenience of saving, importing, and...

Microsoft’s ongoing transformation of workplace productivity through AI has repeatedly run up against a perennial challenge: how to safeguard organizational data amidst a surge in innovation. With the recent expansion of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) coverage for Copilot within Office apps—as...

Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to streamline the deployment and usability of Windows 11 have recently come under scrutiny, owing to a pair of significant technical snags: one impeding organizations from deploying Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and another affecting...

Cyber threats, much like glitter, have a knack for turning up everywhere, long after you thought you’d swept them away. From ransomware hijacking city councils in Europe to state-sponsored cyber shenanigans in Asia, the internet’s underbelly doesn’t discriminate by nation or time zone. The good...