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Microsoft is making a major change to Entra ID authentication

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 22:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a significant Entra ID security update that could affect password reset access for some users and IT admins. Read more...

Microsoft's new Entra ID feature fixes a huge MFA limitation

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:42:01 +0000

Microsoft just made a long-awaited Entra ID change that could reshape how enterprises handle authentication moving forward. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows Backup app can't be removed but promises workaround soon

Sayan Sen — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:46:07 +0000

Recently, sysadmins discovered that Microsoft had automatically installed Windows Backup on enterprise PCs which came across as an annoyance for some. The tech giant promises a workaround soon. Read more...

New Windows LAPS is now a built-in feature, available via latest Patch Tuesday

Usama Jawad — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:01 +0000

Fueled by "popular demand", Microsoft has finally introduced Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a built-in feature on certain versions of its operating system. Read more...

Use this Python utility developed by CISA to detect hacking in Microsoft cloud environments

Usama Jawad — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:56:01 +0000

U.S. federal cybersecurity agency CISA has developed a Python-based utility to detect signs of hacking in Microsoft cloud environments including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Azure Active Directory (AAD). Read more...

Edge 109 is now available with text prediction, account linking, and TLS changes

Taras Buria — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:54:02 +0000

Microsoft Edge 109 is now available for download in the Stable Channel. The latest release adds account linking, changes to TLS certificate verification, and text predictions to let you type faster. Read more...

Microsoft Authenticator now supports U.S. federal agencies thanks to FIPS 140 compliance

Usama Jawad — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has proudly announced that its Authenticator app for iOS is now FIPS 140-compliant, which means that it officially supports U.S. federal agencies. Android support is coming soon too. Read more...

Microsoft Dev Box now available in public preview, offers workstations in the cloud

Usama Jawad — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:24:01 +0000

Announced back in May, Microsoft Dev Box has now hit public preview. The managed service allows organizations to spin up developer-ready workstations hosted in the cloud, according to their needs. Read more...

Another one: June updates break Microsoft 365 and AAD sign in on ARM devices

Taras Buria — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has warned about another known issue in the latest cumulative updates for Windows 10 and 11. According to the company, ARM users will have problems signing into Microsoft 365 and AAD. Read more...

Microsoft Dev Box offers powerful developer workstations in the cloud

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 May 2022 15:00:12 +0000

Microsoft has announced Dev Box, a Windows 365 solution that enables developers to access powerful workstations in the cloud through any device with access to a web browser, including Android and iOS. Read more...

Microsoft is now OK with Domain Controllers having some internet access

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated its guidance for securing Domain Controllers (DCs). Previously, the company told customers not to allow internet access on DCs in any scenario. This is not the case anymore. Read more...

Microsoft downplays Azure AD design flaw enabling single-factor brute-force attacks [Update]

Usama Jawad — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:10:02 +0000

A security team has issued an advisory about an apparent design flaw which allows single-factor brute-force attack on Azure Active Directory. However, Microsoft says that this is by design. Read more...

Here are Microsoft's recommendations for managing security on Windows 365 Cloud PCs

Usama Jawad — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:14:01 +0000

Microsoft has provided guidance on how your organization should secure your Windows 365 Cloud PCs, across both Enterprise and Business offerings. However, Trusted Launch is not yet available. Read more...

Microsoft acquires CloudKnox Security to enhance unified privileged access management

Usama Jawad — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:38:01 +0000

Following the purchase of RiskIQ and ReFirm Labs, Microsoft has now acquired CloudKnox Security to offer unified privileged access and entitlement management in multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Read more...

Microsoft renames Windows Virtual Desktop to Azure Virtual Desktop, adds new features

Abhay V — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:04:02 +0000

Microsoft announced that it is renaming Windows Virtual Desktop to Azure Virtual Desktop. It is also adding new features such as support for domain joining VDIs with AAD, new pricing options, more. Read more...

Microsoft will revamp the new tab page for Edge enterprise users with version 87

Abhay V — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:22:01 +0000

Microsoft today announced that it will be adding a new 'My Feed' section for users logged into their work/school accounts, along with the Office 365 section, to the new tab page starting with Edge 87. Read more...