Attackers abuse OAuth applications to hack Microsoft Exchange servers
Microsoft warned of malicious OAuth applications attacking cloud users by hijacking Exchange servers. The cybercriminals aim to spread large amounts of spam.
According to Microsoft, cybercriminals have launched credential-stuffing attacks against users with Exchange accounts that lack multi-fact... Read more
Microsoft plans to unveil new Surface devices on October 12
Executives are expected to unveil two new Surface Windows devices at a product event hosted by Microsoft next month.
Microsoft sent out press invites for the event today. It will take place on October 12, the same day as the company's annual Ignite conference. Microsoft frequently unveils upgr... Read more
Microsoft introduces first major update for Windows 11
Microsoft has started deploying the Windows 11 2022 Update. According to the tech giant, the release is the first major update for Windows 11. The update focuses on usability, productivity and security.
In terms of usability, the update offers new drag-and-drop functionality in the taskbar. The... Read more
Tanium announces integration with Microsoft Sentinel
Tanium and Microsoft are launching joint security integrations. The collaboration focuses on integrating Microsoft Sentinel into the Tanium XEM platform.
The integration allows Tanium's real-time endpoint data to be accessed through the Microsoft Sentinel console. As a result, companies can aut... Read more
Microsoft expands Azure Space capabilities
Microsoft expanded its Azure Space portfolio with a number of new solutions, including Azure Orbital Cloud Access and Azure Orbital Groud Station.
Microsoft's Azure Space program aims to give customers the ability to use Azure services anywhere through satellite networks. This involves connectin... Read more
Microsoft ignores severe vulnerability in Teams
The desktop version of Microsoft Teams stores unencrypted user credentials. Researchers notified Microsoft of the vulnerability, but the tech giant ignored the problem.
The vulnerability was found by security firm Vectra. The desktop version of Teams stores unencrypted user authentication tokens... Read more
Microsoft takes the liberty of closing applications to force updates
The tech giant recently started pushing Microsoft 365 updates to locked and idle devices with opened applications. Applications are automatically closed to force updates.
Microsoft deployed the feature to all end users of Microsoft 365 licensees on September 12. Ever since, Microsoft 365 update... Read more
Microsoft launches policy-as-code tool for Azure
Microsoft introduced a policy-as-code tool to streamline policy implementations in its Azure cloud environment.
Organizations are increasingly using cloud environments for day-to-day operations. In order to keep things streamlined, certain policies and rules need to be integrated within their en... Read more
Microsoft updates Surface Duo Design Kit
Microsoft renewed the Surface Duo Design Kit, a software development aid for dual-screen smartphones.
The Surface Duo Design Kit is a collection of design patterns, guidelines and components for dual-screen application development. The new release adds functionality for various applications.
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GIFShell attacks Microsoft Teams users with GIFs
GIFShell is attacking Microsoft Teams users by making them download malicious files on their system via GIFs.
A new malware attack has been surfacing over the past few weeks. GIFShell was created to intercept Microsoft Teams and execute phishing attacks using GIFs. Although many people enjoy a g... Read more