November 25, 2024 at 10:59AM Microsoft is addressing a significant outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint. Since the issue began six hours ago, users reported problems with various services. Microsoft is deploying fixes and monitoring progress, having successfully restored approximately 60% of the affected environments. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Ongoing … Read more
November 21, 2024 at 02:01PM Microsoft has acknowledged issues affecting Windows 10 users unable to update or uninstall packaged apps, including Microsoft Teams, due to the WinAppSDK 1.6.2 package. A fix is forthcoming, and the problematic update has been pulled. Users can access workarounds via PowerShell or Command Prompt until the resolution is deployed. **Meeting … Read more
November 6, 2024 at 01:57PM The VEILDrive threat campaign leverages Microsoft services like Teams and SharePoint to distribute malware through spear-phishing. Discovered by Hunters in September 2024, the attack targeted a U.S. critical infrastructure, using compromised accounts and Quick Assist for remote access. This strategy complicates detection of the malware, which connects to adversary-controlled OneDrive. … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 05:12PM Black Basta ransomware has shifted its social engineering tactics to Microsoft Teams, impersonating IT help desks to exploit employees. After inundating inboxes with emails, attackers contact users directly via Teams. Their goal is to trick employees into installing remote access tools, risking corporate networks. Organizations are advised to restrict external … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 04:57PM Black Basta ransomware is evolving, using Microsoft Teams for social engineering attacks by impersonating IT help desk personnel. Attackers overwhelm employees’ inboxes, then contact them via Teams to gain remote access and install malicious payloads, ultimately deploying ransomware. Organizations are advised to restrict external communication in Teams and enable logging. … Read more
August 20, 2024 at 02:47PM Microsoft has rolled out a new unified Teams app for Windows and Mac users, allowing seamless switching between personal, work, and education accounts without multiple apps. Users can sign in once, switch accounts without re-logging, and join meetings without logging in. The update is now available for download on Microsoft’s … Read more
April 7, 2024 at 05:37PM Windows 11 24H2 introduces Copilot improvements allowing control of settings directly through the AI window, and integration of Power Automate for file management. Voice Clarity feature extends to all PCs, and Sudo for Windows enables elevated command execution. Additionally, Microsoft Teams app undergoes a major revamp to support cross-platform usage, … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 10:08AM The article discusses the rising threat of phishing attacks, including recent high-profile incidents and actionable tips to mitigate risks. It emphasizes the importance of employee training, advanced email filtering, and multi-factor authentication to bolster defense. Additionally, it advocates for security automation to streamline incident response and proactively address potential threats. … Read more
February 13, 2024 at 10:11AM Summary: Despite being underestimated, SaaS chat apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack are susceptible to sophisticated cyber threats, including phishing campaigns and malware attacks. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in Teams’ external access settings, posing a growing risk to users. To mitigate these risks, organizations are advised to implement specific remediation … Read more
January 30, 2024 at 12:47PM A recent phishing attack leverages Microsoft Teams group chat requests to distribute DarkGate malware via deceptive file attachments. Attackers exploit the default external messaging access and employ tactics such as double file extensions to trick victims. Organizations are advised to consider disabling External Access and to educate users on recognizing … Read more