September 11, 2024 at 06:57AM Microsoft is incorporating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms into its SymCrypt open source core cryptographic library to prepare for the quantum computers era. PQC algorithms, though more resilient, come with trade-offs like larger key sizes and longer computation times. This is part of Microsoft’s Quantum Safe Program to achieve quantum readiness. … Read more
September 10, 2024 at 04:51PM Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday cumulative updates address a known issue causing boot problems, freezes, and performance issues on Windows Server 2019 after installing August 2024 security updates. Based on the meeting notes provided, it appears that Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for this month also address a known issue related … Read more
September 6, 2024 at 12:21PM After Office 2024’s October launch, Microsoft will disable ActiveX controls by default in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio client apps. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that Microsoft will disable ActiveX controls by default in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio client apps after the launch of Office … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 04:58PM Microsoft has partnered with StopNCII to remove harmful intimate images and videos from Bing by using digital hashes created from sensitive media. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that Microsoft has entered into a partnership with StopNCII to proactively detect and remove harmful intimate images and videos from Bing. … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 02:39PM Microsoft has launched a new Workspaces PowerToy, enabling users to easily launch sets of applications with custom desktop layouts and configurations using just a mouse click. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that Microsoft has introduced a new Workspaces PowerToy, which allows users to launch sets of applications using … Read more
August 30, 2024 at 04:51PM Microsoft’s threat intelligence team identified a North Korean hacking team exploiting a Chrome vulnerability, marked as actively exploited. The flaw, CVE-2024-7971, was used for targeting the cryptocurrency sector for financial gain. The hacker group, known as ‘Citrine Sleet,’ has been linked to North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau, and was observed … Read more
August 30, 2024 at 04:07PM Windows 11’s Spotlight feature offers dynamic desktop backgrounds and fun facts, but its pop-up occupies 20% of desktop space, linking to Bing search results. In response, Microsoft is testing changes in Build 22635.4145 for the beta channel, introducing hotspots for additional information and a decluttered user experience. This build also … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 01:40PM Microsoft has released the August 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, addressing system freezes and memory leaks. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that Microsoft has released the August 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, containing fixes for issues related to system freezes … Read more
August 26, 2024 at 03:56PM Microsoft administrators faced a challenging Monday after being inundated with false malware reports, leading to legitimate emails being quarantined. Microsoft’s 365 Service Center issued an alert on Xitter, acknowledging an issue with malware detection. A mitigation is in progress, but admins may need to manually unblock emails due to the … Read more
August 26, 2024 at 12:54PM Microsoft is investigating a false positive issue in Exchange Online, where emails with images are wrongly tagged as malicious and quarantined. The ongoing service degradation issue seems widespread, affecting outbound traffic, replies, and forwards of external emails. This is reminiscent of a past issue in October 2023. Microsoft is actively … Read more