Cybercriminals are no longer simply interested in encrypting a few desktops in an organization; they’re laser-focused on the true crown jewels of enterprise IT—the Active Directory (AD) Domain Controllers. Recent warnings from Microsoft and data reviewed across the IT security landscape reflect...
The forthcoming integration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) support in Windows 11 signals a profound transformation in how AI agents will operate on the popular desktop platform, marking one of Microsoft’s most significant pushes to bridge Windows’ robust ecosystem with the emerging era of...
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At a time when remote work and virtual collaboration have become essential for organizations around the globe, the challenge of securing sensitive information exchanged during digital meetings has never been more acute. Microsoft Teams, already one of the most widely adopted online collaboration...
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday in March once again underscored the relentless dance between software developers and would-be attackers, as the company shipped fixes for 58 new vulnerabilities, many affecting the heart of modern enterprise: Windows, Office, and Edge. As is increasingly the case, a...
As the manufacturing sector races ahead in its digital transformation, the intersection of IoT, OT, and security comes sharply into focus. Today, the digital thread runs deep in factories, weaving intelligent automation, connected sensors, and remote operations into a unified tapestry that...
As artificial intelligence grows ever more powerful, cybercriminals aren’t just dabbling—they’re leveraging AI at unprecedented scale, often ahead of the organizations trying to defend themselves. Recent exposés, high-profile lawsuits, and technical deep-dives from the Microsoft ecosystem have...
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In a world where cybersecurity threats loom like dark clouds on the horizon, Microsoft is making strides with its Secure Future Initiative. Launched to tackle critical security challenges that have put both businesses and government data at risk, this initiative aims to create a robust defensive...
Microsoft Disables ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 and Office 2024: The End of a Risky Era
Microsoft is pulling a decisive security lever by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Windows versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications. This change, rolling out imminently, aims to...
Microsoft’s Soaring Vulnerability Count in 2024: A Worrying Security Milestone
For an entire generation, Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday has served as a digital ritual—a time when IT teams brace for another wave of security fixes. In 2024, this ritual has become even more consequential...
Patch or Trust? Navigating Known Vulnerabilities and Zero Trust in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape
Cybersecurity is evolving at breakneck speed. On one side, we’re witnessing alarm bells ringing over actively exploited vulnerabilities. On the other, the industry marches toward a security future...
If you’ve been basking in the comfort of thinking your cloud environment is secure, you might want to take another look—especially if you’re relying on old account credentials to keep the show running. A recent report from Datadog’s State of Cloud Security 2024 has dropped a bombshell: the...