Tag: microsoft
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Artemis II astronaut: ‘I have two Microsoft Outlooks, and neither one of those are working’
Tags: microsoftIn space no one can hear you scream, at Microsoft First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/artemis_astronauts_microsoft_outlook_broken/
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Microsoft now force upgrades unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 PCs
Starting this week, Microsoft has begun force-upgrading unmanaged devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions to Windows 11 25H2. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-force-upgrades-unmanaged-windows-11-24h2-pcs/
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Microsoft releases open-source toolkit to govern autonomous AI agents
AI agents can book travel, execute financial transactions, write and run code, and manage infrastructure without human intervention at each step. Frameworks like LangChain, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/03/microsoft-ai-agent-governance-toolkit/
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Top 10 Best SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Tools 2026
The rapid and relentless adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications has fundamentally transformed how businesses operate in 2026. From critical productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to specialized CRM, HR, and development tools, SaaS is ubiquitous. However, this convenience comes with a significant security caveat: a vast and often unmanaged attack surface. Each SaaS…
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Top 10 Best SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Tools 2026
The rapid and relentless adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications has fundamentally transformed how businesses operate in 2026. From critical productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to specialized CRM, HR, and development tools, SaaS is ubiquitous. However, this convenience comes with a significant security caveat: a vast and often unmanaged attack surface. Each SaaS…
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Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp Attachments Spreading Backdoor on Windows PCs
Microsoft warns of a WhatsApp attachments spreading VBS malware that installs backdoors on Windows PCs, giving hackers remote access and control systems. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-whatsapp-attachments-backdoor-windows-pcs/
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EvilTokens abuses Microsoft device code flow for account takeovers
A phishing package with post-compromise focus: Beyond the initial access vector, EvilTokens is structured as a full-service phishing platform. The kit provides affiliates with ready-to-use lures, infrastructure, and automation tools designed to carry out both the phishing phase and post-compromise activity.The lures used in the campaign include fake SharePoint document notifications, DocuSign requests, and account…
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Microsoft links Classic Outlook issue to email delivery problems
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that prevents some Classic Outlook users from sending emails via Outlook.com. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-links-classic-outlook-bug-to-email-delivery-issues/
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Axios npm Supply Chain Breach: Microsoft Shares Mitigation Steps
Tags: breach, cyber, infrastructure, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, north-korea, supply-chain, threatMicrosoft has detailed how organizations can detect and mitigate a recent supply chain compromise involving malicious Axios npm releases and infrastructure attributed to the North Korean threat actor Sapphire Sleet. On March 31, 2026, two Axios npm versions (1.14.1 and 0.30.4) were published with a hidden malicious dependency that contacted attacker command”‘and”‘control (C2) infrastructure and…
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WhatsApp on Windows users targeted in new campaign, warns Microsoft
Microsoft warns WhatsApp on Windows users about an ongoing campaign that tries to gain permanent access to your machine First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/whatsapp-on-windows-users-targeted-in-new-campaign-warns-microsoft/
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Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs
Hackers are using WhatsApp messages to deliver malware to Windows PCs, exploiting user trust and attachments to trigger stealthy, multi-stage attacks. The post Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whatsapp-malware-windows-attack/
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Iran Calls U.S. Tech Companies ‘Legitimate Targets,’ Threatens to Attack
The Iranian government is threatening to attack the Middle East operations of more than a dozen U.S. tech companies, including Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google, calling them “legitimate targets.” Meanwhile, pro-Iranian threat groups expand their operations as the U.S. and Israel continues their bombing campaign against Iran. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/iran-calls-u-s-tech-companies-legitimate-targets-threatens-to-attack/
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Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp-Delivered VBS Malware Hijacking Windows via UAC Bypass
Microsoft is calling attention to a new campaign that has leveraged WhatsApp messages to distribute malicious Visual Basic Script (VBS) files.The activity, beginning in late February 2026, leverages these scripts to initiate a multi-stage infection chain for establishing persistence and enabling remote access. It’s currently not known what lures the threat actors use to trick…
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KI-Agent Corey sorgt für Transparenz und Sicherheit in Microsoft-365-Umgebungen
Mit dem neuen KI-Agenten Corey von Coreview können IT-Verantwortliche ab sofort die Sicherheit und Transparenz in Microsoft-365-Umgebungen mithilfe natürlicher Sprache nachhaltig verbessern. Jede Woche verzeichnen Unternehmen im Durchschnitt 140.000 Microsoft-365-Anmeldeversuche. Bei jedem einzelnen muss beurteilt werden, ob es sich um einen Routinevorgang oder eine aktive Bedrohung handelt. Entsprechend müssen Sicherheitsverantwortliche alle vier Sekunden richtig reagieren,…
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Microsoft Teams to Improve Privacy With EXIF Data Removal Feature
Microsoft is rolling out a wave of privacy and security updates for Microsoft Teams, headlining with a critical new feature that automatically removes EXIF metadata from shared images. These upcoming changes are designed to protect user privacy by default, streamline biometric data management, and enforce modern browser security standards across the platform. For cybersecurity professionals…
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WhatsApp malware campaign uses malicious VBS files to gain persistent access
MSI as the backdoor vehicle for persistence: The final stages of the campaign lead to persistence, using Microsoft Installer (MSI) packages as the delivery mechanism for backdoors.MSI files are an effective choice as they are not usually treated as inherently suspicious and can execute custom actions during installation. In this campaign, they are used to…
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CultureAI Launches on Microsoft Marketplace to Accelerate Secure AI Adoption
This week, CultureAI has announced the availability of its platform on Microsoft Marketplace, marking a step aimed at simplifying how organisations discover, deploy and manage AI usage controls. Microsoft Marketplace, a unified storefront combining Azure Marketplace and AppSource, enables organisations to find, purchase and deploy thousands of cloud and AI solutions within their existing Microsoft…
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Windows 11 Update Fixes Critical Installation Loop Problem
Microsoft has rolled out an urgent, out-of-band update to fix a frustrating installation glitch plaguing Windows 11 users. On March 31, 2026, the company released KB5086672 to rescue devices trapped in an update loop caused by the recent March 26 preview release. When users attempted to install that specific package, their systems would abruptly fail…
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New Windows 11 emergency update fixes preview update install issues
Microsoft released an emergency update to fix the March 2026 KB5079391 non-security preview update, which was pulled over the weekend due to installation issues. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-kb5086672-emergency-update-fixes-install-issues/
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NIS2 im Microsoft-365-Umfeld: Wenn Cloud-Produktivität zur Sicherheitsarchitektur wird
Kommentar von Umut Alemdar, Senior Vice President Cybersecurity bei Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint »Ein kompromittiertes Benutzerkonto, das innerhalb weniger Minuten die interne Kommunikation übernimmt. Phishing-Links, die sich über Teams verbreiten. Dokumente, auf die plötzlich niemand mehr zugreifen kann. Solche Vorfälle sind längst kein Ausnahmefall mehr. Sie zeigen vor allem eines: Wie abhängig Geschäftsprozesse heute von cloudbasierten……
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Mimecast makes enterprise email security deployable in minutes
Most organizations running Microsoft 365 rely on native email controls as their primary line of defense. According to Mimecast research, 38% of organizations depend … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/01/ranjan-singh-mimecast-api-email-security/
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Proton launches new “Meet” privacy-focused conferencing platform
Proton has announced a new video conferencing service named Meet and positioned it as a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream services like Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/proton-launches-new-meet-privacy-focused-conferencing-platform/
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Iran Threatens to Start Attacking Major US Tech Firms on April 1
Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are among those on a target list released by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/iran-threatens-to-start-attacking-major-us-tech-firms-on-april-1/
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RSAC 2026 News: RSA Security and Microsoft Advance Identity Security for AI Era
I sat down with RSA Security at RSAC 2026 to discuss identity security. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/cybersecurity/rsac-2026-news-rsa-security-and-microsoft-advance-identity-security-for-ai-era/
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Latest Xloader Obfuscation Methods and Network Protocol
Tags: api, automation, breach, cloud, communications, credentials, data, detection, email, encryption, framework, google, Internet, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, password, powershell, software, threat, tool, update, windowsIntroduction Xloader is an information stealing malware family that evolved from Formbook and targets web browsers, email clients, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) applications. Additionally, Xloader may execute arbitrary commands and download second-stage payloads on an infected system. The author of Xloader continues to update the codebase, with the most recent observed version being 8.7. Since…
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EvilTokens ramps up device code phishing targeting Microsoft 365 users
Security researchers report a notable increase in device code phishing activity aimed at Microsoft 365 users, and have attributed this rise to the availability of EvilTokens, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/31/eviltokens-phishing-microsoft-365/
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Windows 11 gets a rebuilt console engine with regex search, Sixel images and a 10x speed boost
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 29558.1000 to the Canary Channel, part of the optional 29500 build series. The build carries a set of changes focused on … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/31/windows-11-console-upgrade-speed-boost/
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Proton Launches Encrypted Video Conferencing and Unified Workspace to Take On Google and Microsoft
Swiss privacy company Proton has today announced the simultaneous launch of Proton Workspace and Proton Meet, its most significant expansion yet into the enterprise productivity market and a direct challenge to the dominance of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. The double launch marks a strategic pivot for the Geneva-based firm, which has built a user…
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Microsoft fixes Outlook Classic crashes caused by Teams Meeting add-in
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that rendered the classic Outlook email client unusable for users who enabled the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-outlook-classic-crashes-caused-by-teams-meeting-add-in/