Security News

Microsoft Outlook workaround fixes freezes when copying text
2024-11-02 14:20

​Microsoft is investigating a known issue that affects Microsoft 365 customers and causes classic Outlook to hang or freeze when copying text. [...]

Microsoft warns Azure Virtual Desktop users of black screen issues
2024-11-01 23:20

Microsoft warned customers they might experience up to 30 minutes of black screens when logging into Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) after installing the KB5040525 Windows 10 July 2024 preview update. [...]

Microsoft Warns of Chinese Botnet Exploiting Router Flaws for Credential Theft
2024-11-01 09:48

Microsoft has revealed that a Chinese threat actor it tracks as Storm-0940 is leveraging a botnet called Quad7 to orchestrate highly evasive password spray attacks. The tech giant has given the...

Microsoft Delays Windows Copilot+ Recall Release Over Privacy Concerns
2024-11-01 08:48

Microsoft is further delaying the release of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Copilot+ PCs, stating it's taking the time to improve the experience. The development was first reported...

Microsoft: Chinese hackers use Quad7 botnet to steal credentials
2024-10-31 20:03

Microsoft warns that Chinese threat actors use the Quad7 botnet, compromised of hacked SOHO routers, to steal credentials in password-spray attacks. [...]

Microsoft delays Windows Recall again, now by December
2024-10-31 19:34

​Microsoft is again delaying the rollout of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature after announcing in August that it will be available for Insiders with Copilot+ PCs in October. [...]

Microsoft wants $30 if you want to delay Windows 11 switch
2024-10-31 18:07

​Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 home users can delay the switch to Windows 11 for one more year if they're willing to pay $30 for Extended Security Updates (ESU). [...]

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug causing apps to stop working
2024-10-31 14:40

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevents some apps launched from non-admin accounts from starting on Windows 10 22H2 systems after installing the September preview cumulative update. [...]

Microsoft Entra "security defaults" to make MFA setup mandatory
2024-10-30 19:18

​Microsoft says it will improve security across Entra tenants where security defaults are enabled by making multifactor authentication (MFA) registration mandatory. [...]

Black Basta operators phish employees via Microsoft Teams
2024-10-28 16:36

Black Basta ransomware affiliates are still trying to trick enterprise employees into installing remote access tool by posing as help desk workers, now also via Microsoft Teams. Phishing via MS...