Security News

Microsoft fixes bug behind random Office 365 deactivation errors
2024-12-23 12:22

​Microsoft has rolled out a fix for a known issue that causes random "Product Deactivated" errors for customers using Microsoft 365 Office apps. [...]

Microsoft 365 outage takes down Office web apps, admin center
2024-12-10 12:47

Microsoft is investigating a widespread and ongoing Microsoft 365 outage impacting Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin center. [...]

Hackers Use Corrupted ZIPs and Office Docs to Evade Antivirus and Email Defenses
2024-12-04 04:48

Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a novel phishing campaign that leverages corrupted Microsoft Office documents and ZIP archives as a way to bypass email defenses. "The ongoing...

65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity
2024-12-04 04:00

High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to...

15% of office workers use unsanctioned GenAI tools
2024-10-03 03:30

Rigid security protocols — such as complex authentication processes and highly restrictive access controls — can frustrate employees, slow productivity and lead to unsafe workarounds, according to...

Microsoft Office 2024 now available for Windows and macOS users
2024-10-02 16:43

Microsoft has released Office 2024 for small businesses and consumers who want a standalone version without a Microsoft 365 subscription. [...]

Microsoft rolls out Office LTSC 2024 for Windows and Mac
2024-09-16 17:58

​Microsoft has announced that Office LTSC (Long Term Servicing Channel) 2024, a volume-licensed and perpetual version of Office for Windows and macOS users, is now available for commercial and...

Microsoft Is Disabling Default ActiveX Controls in Office 2024 to Improve Security
2024-09-10 14:10

Microsoft has been on the warpath against legacy Office features that are providing entry points for bad actors since 2018.

Microsoft Office 2024 to disable ActiveX controls by default
2024-09-06 16:15

​After Office 2024 launches in October, Microsoft will disable ActiveX controls by default in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio client apps. [...]

Week in review: SonicWall critical firewalls flaw fixed, APT exploits WPS Office for Windows RCE
2024-09-01 08:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: SonicWall patches critical flaw affecting its firewalls (CVE-2024-40766) SonicWall has patched a...