Hey Hey, such a long read, but please take a time for review. At the moment, the biggest threat to an Entra ID tenant in the vast majority of environments comes from the connected Active Directory. Attackers are (currently) focusing heavily on on-prem environments, as these are generally much more difficult to protect and are…
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Microsoft Opens Beta Channel for Windows 10 Insiders
At the end of last year, Microsoft announced changes to its Windows 10 strategy, promising to add new features and improvements as needed. To actively develop innovations, the company has reopened the Beta channel for Windows Insiders, allowing them to test upcoming features before they are released to all users. Windows Insiders who want to…
Cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 have been released in May
Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. These updates do not include any new features, but they are designed to fix errors and eliminate vulnerabilities. The updates are available through the Windows Update Center. For more detailed information about the changes in each update, please visit the official website. You can…
Microsoft is investigating issues with VPNs and the latest Windows 11 update.
Microsoft has acknowledged reports of VPN connection issues after installing the April 2024 Windows 11 update, according to a report from Reddit user Flo-TPG. The KB5036893 security update, released on April 9 for all supported Windows 11 versions, has caused some users to experience issues with VPN connections that use TPM-backed certificates. According to Microsoft,…
Attackers exploiting new critical OpenMetadata vulnerabilities on Kubernetes clusters
Attackers are constantly looking for new vulnerabilities to exploit in Kubernetes environments. Recently, Microsoft uncovered an attack that takes advantage of new critical vulnerabilities in OpenMetadata to access Kubernetes workloads and use them for cryptocurrency mining. OpenMetadata is an open-source platform that helps manage metadata across different data sources. It acts as a central repository…
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 preview available for Windows, Mac
Microsoft are announce that the commercial preview of Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 is now available for both Windows and Mac. Office LTSC is built for specialized use cases that require a long-term servicing channel such as regulated devices that cannot accept feature updates for years at a time, manufacturing process control devices that are not connected to…
Microsoft has fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft has addressed two zero-day security vulnerabilities in Windows that have been used in real-world attacks. Microsoft has fixed two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities as part of the Patch Tuesday release on April 9th, 2024. Although the company did not initially recognize these vulnerabilities as such, they were identified and addressed in the latest update….
Realigning global licensing for Microsoft 365
Last year, Microsoft updated the licensing for Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Teams in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. We are now announcing our plan to expand this approach globally. A consistent licensing approach helps ensure clarity for customers and simplifies decision-making and negotiations. With this in mind, we are updating the licensing…
Tuesday is Microsoft’s Update Day
April 9/2024 cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10 have been released. Microsoft has released monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. These updates do not include any new features, but they are designed to fix errors and eliminate vulnerabilities that have been detected. The updates are already available through the Windows Update…
Quick overview Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute (Cheat Sheet)
Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute allows you to extend your on-premises network into the Microsoft cloud through a private connection using a connectivity provider. With ExpressRoute, you can connect to Microsoft cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. This Express Route Overview Cheat Sheet will help you quickly learn about the main components, key benefits,…