April 3, 2024 at 10:23AM Microsoft Copilot is hailed as a valuable productivity tool, integrated with Microsoft 365 apps. However, its use poses data security risks if organizational permissions are not appropriately configured. Varonis points out potential exploits and offers solutions to prevent unauthorized data access. They advocate for securing data before enabling Copilot and … Read more
March 15, 2024 at 01:03PM Microsoft will soon release Office LTSC 2024, entering a commercial preview next month and available later this year. It will have fewer features than Microsoft 365 Apps but will include enhancements such as performance and security improvements. Notable additions to Excel will be included. It will not have Microsoft Publisher … Read more
March 11, 2024 at 10:07AM Recent cybersecurity incidents emphasize the importance of understanding and effectively implementing security best practices within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The increasing use of AI in cybersecurity calls for proactive measures to address evolving threats. Key strategies include reviewing access control policies, managing delegations, and maintaining control over the cloud environment … Read more
March 7, 2024 at 09:34AM Cayosoft, an Ohio-based company, has secured $22.5 million in funding led by Centana Growth Partners to expand its Active Directory management and governance products internationally. With more than 90 percent of organizations relying on Active Directory, Cayosoft aims to address the increasing concern of AD outages and security vulnerabilities with … Read more
March 6, 2024 at 05:08PM Veeam® Software, a global leader in data protection and ransomware recovery, has unveiled the new Veeam Data Cloud, based on Microsoft Azure, offering backup-as-a-service for Microsoft 365 and Azure. This solution provides reliable cyber resiliency and data protection, complemented by industry-leading technology, security, and intuitive interface. Learn more at veeam.com. … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 11:09AM Microsoft has resolved an issue impacting some Microsoft 365 users’ Outlook desktop clients, related to connecting to email servers via Exchange ActiveSync. The known issue affects users on Version 2401 Build 17231.20182, which has been rectified in Version 2402 Build 17328.20068 and higher. Affected users were also provided with a … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 02:49PM Russian-linked threat actors carried out Operation Texonto, a multi-wave campaign targeting Ukraine. The operation involved PsyOps and spear-phishing to spread misinformation and steal Microsoft 365 credentials across Europe. It ran in two waves from October-December 2023. The tactics employed aimed to influence Ukrainian citizens and featured fake Microsoft login pages … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 01:03PM Microsoft warned Outlook for Microsoft 365 users of potential connection issues with Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) after a January update. This affects synchronization of email, calendar, contacts, and tasks with mobile devices. A temporary fix includes reverting to an unaffected Office build or disabling updates. Microsoft is investigating and will provide … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 01:25PM Microsoft is investigating a connection issue affecting Outlook.com accounts in various email clients, including Outlook 2013, 2016, and Microsoft 365, as well as Thunderbird and mobile apps. Users reported sign-in problems and repeated password prompts. The Outlook Team is working on a fix, and affected customers are advised to use … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 10:19AM Microsoft is investigating a second outage impacting Microsoft Teams users in North and South America, causing connectivity issues and message delays in desktop and mobile clients. Affected users in these regions can find more information in the incident report TM710900. Microsoft has not updated the service health page for Teams’ … Read more