Microsoft Outlook bug blocks email logins, causes app crashes

October 10, 2024 at 11:19AM Microsoft is investigating an Outlook bug causing crashes and high resource usage, primarily affecting European users, but complaints have emerged globally. Issues include sign-in failures and app instability, with potential impacts on other Microsoft 365 services. The company is analyzing data to develop a mitigation plan. ### Meeting Takeaways: – … Read more

Mamba 2FA Cybercrime Kit Targets Microsoft 365 Users

October 9, 2024 at 04:44PM The Mamba 2FA phishing kit targets Microsoft 365 users with deceptive login pages, sneaking past two-factor authentication. Priced at $250/month in cybercrime forums, it mimics various Microsoft services and collects credentials through Telegram. Active since November 2023, it previously operated on ICQ before moving to Telegram. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more

Microsoft fixes Word bug that deleted users’ saved documents

October 9, 2024 at 12:48PM Microsoft has resolved a bug in Word for Microsoft 365 version 2409 that caused documents to be deleted instead of saved if filenames included the # symbol or had capitalized extensions. Users should restart Office apps for the fix and can utilize workarounds if they still experience issues. ### Meeting … Read more

New Mamba 2FA bypass service targets Microsoft 365 accounts

October 8, 2024 at 04:32PM The Mamba 2FA platform is an emerging phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) tool, targeting Microsoft 365 accounts through AiTM attacks. It offers a competitive price of $250/month and has evolved to enhance stealthiness and longevity. It specifically targets Microsoft 365 users and offers phishing templates for various services. This platform poses a significant … Read more

Microsoft: Word deletes some documents instead of saving them

October 7, 2024 at 04:18PM Microsoft has warned users about a known issue in Word for Microsoft 365 (version 2409, build 18025.20104) that could lead to the deletion of saved documents. This occurs when users close Word after editing and being prompted to save. The issue affects files with “#” symbol or capitalized file extensions. … Read more

Microsoft fixes Outlook email sending issue for users with many folders

October 1, 2024 at 04:29PM Microsoft has resolved an issue in Outlook for Microsoft 365 that caused problems sending emails for users with too many nested folders. The problem may result in a Non-Delivery Report error. A fix will be rolled out to release channels later in October and December. Temporary workarounds are also available … Read more

Microsoft fixes bug crashing Microsoft 365 apps when typing

September 16, 2024 at 05:09PM Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing Microsoft 365 apps such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and OneNote to crash during typing or spell-checking. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Microsoft 365 apps such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and … Read more

Microsoft to start force-upgrading Windows 22H2 systems next month

September 10, 2024 at 10:47AM Microsoft announced that Windows 11 installs reaching end of support on October 8 will be force-upgraded to Windows 11 23H2. The update applies to various Windows 11 editions, ensuring security and ecosystem health. Details on end-of-service dates and installation are provided. The forced rollout follows previous automatic updates and offers … Read more

Copilot for Microsoft 365 might boost productivity if you survive the compliance minefield

September 4, 2024 at 05:23PM Microsoft’s Transparency Note for Copilot for Microsoft 365 emphasizes the importance of managing user access rights before implementing the technology. The add-on, priced at $30 per user per month, utilizes language models and integrates with Microsoft Graph and 365 apps to create content. The document also highlights the need to … Read more

Microsoft Fixes ASCII Smuggling Flaw That Enabled Data Theft from Microsoft 365 Copilot

August 27, 2024 at 02:27AM A now-patched vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot allowed for theft of sensitive user information using ASCII smuggling. Attack methods included prompting injection, data exfiltration via hidden links, and exploiting AI tools. Microsoft addressed the issue after responsible disclosure in January 2024, yet risks in AI tools persist, emphasizing the need … Read more