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...
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The subtle yet profound transformation of how we secure and synchronize our digital lives is quietly unfolding on millions of Windows devices with Microsoft’s latest upgrade to Phone Link. This built-in app—quietly bundled with Windows 10 and 11, but rapidly evolving from useful curiosity to...
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Microsoft Teams has become an indispensable tool for collaboration, especially in remote and hybrid work environments. Ensuring its secure use is paramount to protect sensitive information and maintain organizational integrity. This article provides comprehensive strategies to enhance the...
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Varonis Systems, a leader in data security, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enhance the security framework for the next generation of workplace AI, particularly focusing on Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. This collaboration aims to integrate Varonis' Data Security...
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North Korean remote IT workers, operating under what Microsoft Threat Intelligence now tracks as Jasper Sleet (previously Storm-0287), exemplify how state-sponsored cyber actors are adapting and evolving their methods to sustain financial, intelligence, and geopolitical objectives. Since 2024...
As the digital landscape evolves at a relentless pace, keeping ahead of key developments in productivity and collaboration platforms is essential for organizations and individual users alike. Microsoft 365, a linchpin of modern workplaces, continues to receive impactful updates and policy...
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The evolution of the modern workplace has fundamentally shifted the way organizations approach meetings and collaborative spaces. The rise of hybrid work environments—catalyzed by shifting employee expectations, advances in communication technology, and a global reevaluation of remote work—has...
Enterprises worldwide have long sought tools that not only facilitate seamless remote collaboration but also uphold stringent cybersecurity standards. As the prevalence of hybrid and remote work environments grows, so does the need for transparency and accountability within digital collaboration...
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Orchestry, a leading Microsoft 365 management platform, has been actively expanding its global partnerships to enhance the governance, adoption, and enablement of Microsoft 365 for organizations worldwide. These strategic alliances aim to provide comprehensive solutions that address the...
Microsoft is set to introduce a significant update to the Teams Admin Center, focusing on the management of third-party applications. This new feature, known as "Rules-Based Enablement of Third-Party Teams Apps," empowers Microsoft 365 (M365) administrators to establish specific criteria for...
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A sweeping transformation is underway for Microsoft 365, with June’s roadmap update ushering in a new era defined by generative AI, robust customization, deeper admin controls, and an ambitious vision to reimagine productivity. As the Microsoft 365 ecosystem forms the digital backbone for...
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Microsoft Teams has consistently positioned itself at the heart of the modern workplace, balancing robust collaboration with ever-evolving requirements for user privacy and data protection. With the 2025 Microsoft Build conference drawing global attention, both technical breakthroughs and minor...
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Pressure was mounting at Microsoft’s Build 2025 developer conference as Neta Haiby, head of AI security for the tech giant, began her keynote livestream. The session abruptly turned into a case study in why digital privacy features are not just “nice to have” but critical—when Haiby...
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In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming integral to organizational operations, Microsoft has introduced Entra Agent ID, a groundbreaking identity management tool designed to assign unique, secure digital identities to AI agents. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment...
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Microsoft Teams, a cornerstone of digital collaboration for businesses and educational institutions worldwide, is poised for a significant evolution in meeting security: the imminent introduction of new protections designed to block screenshots and unauthorized recordings of meetings. This bold...
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Microsoft Teams, the dominant workplace collaboration platform, is poised to introduce a pivotal update aimed at safeguarding sensitive information: the “Prevent Screen Capture” feature. Beginning a worldwide rollout in July 2025, this upgrade is designed to automatically block screen capture...
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Microsoft’s announcement of worldwide SafeLinks protection for M365 Copilot Chat marks a notable leap forward in the company’s efforts to secure AI-powered communications. As hyperlinks proliferate throughout enterprise workflows—especially those surfaced dynamically by generative AI—enforcing...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat continues to evolve as a central pillar of the modern enterprise productivity suite, and its latest security enhancements mark a significant milestone in bolstering organizational defenses without sacrificing user experience or workflow efficiency. The recent...
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In today's digital workplace, collaborative tools like Microsoft 365 have become indispensable for enhancing productivity and fostering teamwork. However, the convenience of these platforms often comes with significant security challenges, particularly concerning data breaches and unauthorized...
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The growing adoption of generative AI in the workplace has ushered in sweeping changes across industries, delivering newfound efficiencies and innovative capabilities. Yet, with each leap toward automation and intelligence, a parallel, shadowy world of cyber threats surges ahead. A recent...