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Microsoft Expands IT Control Over Windows 11 Setup and Updates

Microsoft on Friday announced that It is providing IT with more options for the initial installation of Windows 11 on new devices.

Microsoft Warns of ViewState Code Injection Attacks Using Publicly Disclosed Machine Keys

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a limited attack campaign leveraging publicly available ASP.NET machine keys to conduct ViewState code injection attacks.

Microsoft Killing VPN for Some Microsoft 365 Customers

Microsoft this week announced the end of support for its free VPN feature for Microsoft 365 Family and Personal accounts will end on Feb. 28.

Microsoft Releases Scareware Blocker Preview

Microsoft this week announced that its scareware blocker, which aims to identify potential scam sites and messages, is now in public preview.

Microsoft Shares Guidance on Proactive Identity Management

With the continual rise of nation-state attacks and increasingly sophisticated cybercriminal rings, Microsoft has released recommendations for enterprises to keep their data secure in 2025.

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2025 Roles Based Copilot, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Roadmap Announced

Microsoft has revealed what it is calling its "release wave 1" plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365, roles-based Copilot offerings and Power Platform.

Trump Revokes Biden AI Safety Order

On his first day of his administration, President Trump revoked a 2023 Biden executive order that aimed at establishing guidelines for AI safety for the tech industry.

Azure AD Graphs Will Finally Be Retired in February

Microsoft on Thursday announced that Azure AD Graph APIs will stop processing application requests after Feb. 1.

Biden Administration Issues Sweeping U.S. Cybersecurity Executive Order

In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at enhancing U.S. cybersecurity.

Microsoft Announces Pay-As-You-Go Copilot Chat Agents

Microsoft has introduced Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, a new AI-powered tool that integrates free and pay-as-you-go agents into its existing free chat experience for Microsoft 365 commercial customers.

Microsoft's Massive First Patch of 2025 Includes 8 Zero-Day Flaw Fixes

Microsoft’s first Patch Tuesday of 2025 has arrived, and it's a big one. Microsoft addressed 159 vulnerabilities, including eight zero-day flaws, three of which have been actively exploited in the wild.

New Unified Contacts Released for Outlook and Microsoft Teams

Microsoft announced the general availability of its new unified contacts experience for Microsoft Teams and Outlook, streamlining contact management across its collaboration tools.

Microsoft Announces Core AI, Aimed at AI App Development and Deployment

In an internal memo on Monday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the formation of Core AI, an engineering division focus on developing and delivering AI-based apps to customers.

Microsoft Committing $80 Billion to AI Datacenter Investments in 2025

Microsoft has announced a new $80 billion investment in AI-enabled datacenters for fiscal year 2025, with over half of the funds earmarked for U.S.-based projects.

U.S. House Leaders Unveil Bipartisan Strategy for AI Governance and Innovation

On Tuesday, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the final report from the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, which outlines essential principles and recommendations to bolster American leadership in AI.

Exchange Online Receiving Enhanced Message Trace

Microsoft has announced the public preview of its enhanced Message Trace feature in the Exchange admin center (EAC) for Exchange Online.

Major Microsoft Multifactor Authentication Vulnerability Revealed

A vulnerability in Microsoft’s multifactor authentication (MFA) system has been uncovered by cybersecurity firm Oasis Security, allowing attackers to bypass security measures and access sensitive data across services including Outlook, OneDrive, Teams and Azure.

Microsoft Ends 2024 with 1 Zero-Day Flaw Fix, 71 CVEs

December's Microsoft patch has arrived, featuring the last security fixes for the year.

Microsoft To Transition Enterprise Users to New Outlook

Microsoft has announced plans to transition Microsoft 365 for Enterprise users from the classic Outlook for Windows to the new Outlook experience starting in April 2026.

Microsoft Rolls Out Water-Saving Datacenter Design

Microsoft has unveiled a water-efficient datacenter design that aligns with the company's Datacenter Community Pledge initiative announced earlier this year.

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