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  1. Windows 365 Reserve: On-Demand Cloud PCs for Quick Endpoint Recovery

    Microsoft has quietly opened a gated public preview for Windows 365 Reserve, a new Microsoft service that delivers preconfigured, on‑demand Cloud PCs as a short‑term continuity option for organizations facing device failures, cyber incidents, or other interruptions that leave employees without a...
  2. Windows 365 Reserve: Fast, Secure Temporary Cloud PCs for Business Continuity

    Microsoft’s Windows 365 lineup has a new tool in the business continuity toolkit: Windows 365 Reserve, a standalone subscription that hands each covered user a short allotment of temporary Cloud PC access to keep work moving when a primary endpoint goes offline. The service—now running in a...
  3. Employee Directory 365: AI-powered, Microsoft-native directory for SharePoint & Teams

    HR365’s Employee Directory 365 arrives on Microsoft’s marketplace as a tightly scoped, SharePoint‑native directory that promises rapid deployment, deep Microsoft 365 integration, and AI‑enhanced search — a simple idea executed with cloud‑native discipline and aggressive go‑to‑market positioning...
  4. Dell AI PCs in the UAE: Redefining Endpoints as Enterprise Infrastructure

    Dell’s push into AI-ready PCs — and Haidi Nossair’s argument that this shift is fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an optional refresh — captures a broader industry inflection where the endpoint is again being recast as strategic infrastructure for the enterprise. The conversation...
  5. NPCE: UK Police Launch Azure-based National Capabilities Environment for Multi-Cloud Policing

    The Police Digital Service has launched the National Police Capabilities Environment (NPCE), an assured Microsoft Azure–based cloud platform intended to host, manage and scale national policing IT solutions across the UK, marking a deliberate step toward a multi‑cloud operational model that sits...
  6. CISA Warns on Exchange Hybrid Privilege Escalation CVE-2025-53786

    A new wave of cybersecurity urgency is sweeping through IT departments as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issues a fresh, high-severity warning concerning Microsoft Exchange Server. The alert, centered around CVE-2025-53786, underscores a newly disclosed vulnerability...
  7. Windows-First SSO in 2025: Entra ID, Passkeys, and Pricing Essentials

    Security Boulevard’s new roundup of the “Top 15 SSO Providers 2025” is a handy entry point for anyone modernizing authentication, but several pricing notes and protocol claims need updating—and Windows shops in particular should weigh some very specific trade-offs around Entra ID, AD FS...
  8. Barracuda SecureEdge: Windows-centric SASE for SMBs

    Small and mid-sized businesses are in a race they didn’t sign up for: keep up with a threat landscape that moves faster than budgets, hiring pipelines, and legacy architectures. A recent trade feature made the case plainly—SMBs must get serious about network security and consolidation if they...
  9. Black Hat 2025: Key Vendor Innovations Transforming Enterprise Security

    Amid the frenetic pace and crowded exhibition halls of Black Hat 2025, three vendor announcements have emerged as potential game-changers in enterprise security. With the hybrid work era pushing organizations to grapple with unmanaged devices, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, and surging...
  10. Urgent CISA Directive Targets Microsoft Exchange Hybrid Vulnerability CVE-2025-53786

    A sweeping emergency order from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has intensified the cybersecurity spotlight on Microsoft Exchange, following the disclosure of a fresh and serious vulnerability. On August 7th, 2025, CISA issued Emergency Directive 25-02 in direct...
  11. Emerging Cybersecurity Threats in 2025: AI Hijacking, Supply Chain Attacks & Hardware Risks

    A new wave of cybersecurity incidents and industry responses has dominated headlines in recent days, reshaping the risk landscape for businesses and consumers alike. From the hijacking of AI-driven smart homes to hardware-level battles over national security and software supply chain attacks...
  12. Cybersecurity Trends 2025: AI Risks, Hardware Backdoors, and Adaptive Defenses

    A surge of cyber threats and security debates this week highlights both the escalating sophistication of digital attacks and the evolving strategies defenders employ to stay ahead. From researchers demonstrating how Google’s Gemini AI can be hijacked via innocent-looking calendar invites to...
  13. Future-Proofing Security: AI, Quantum, and Cyber-Physical Systems Transform Enterprise Resilience

    A seismic shift is underway in the security landscape as AI, quantum computing, and cyber-physical systems fundamentally reshape the risks and strategies that define enterprise resilience. Forward-thinking security leaders no longer ask whether disruption will hit, but rather how rapidly they...
  14. Microsoft Launches Secure Future Initiative Patterns for Robust Cybersecurity

    Microsoft has unveiled a new chapter in its security journey: the launch of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices—a practical, actionable library aimed at enabling organizations to implement robust security measures at scale. This resource distills Microsoft’s own...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. Shield or Sword? How Attackers Exploit Link Wrapping to Bypass Email Security

    Attackers have found a chillingly effective way to subvert defenses integrated into the heart of enterprise email security. According to new research from Cloudflare, threat actors are actively exploiting “link wrapping” services—offered by reputable vendors like Proofpoint and Intermedia—to...
  18. How Cybercriminals Are Using Trusted Email Security to Bypass Microsoft 365 Defenses

    Cybercriminals are once again redefining the threat landscape, this time by exploiting trusted email security mechanisms to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts. In a sophisticated new campaign, threat actors have weaponized link-wrapping services—previously considered pillars of safe email...
  19. 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...
  20. Protecting Microsoft 365 from Internal Phishing via Direct Send Exploits

    Threat actors are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to conduct highly convincing internal phishing campaigns, eroding trust within organizations and challenging the efficacy of traditional security defenses. This emergent attack vector, recently highlighted by...