October 9, 2024 at 12:55PM Microsoft has resolved a bug in Word for Microsoft 365 that deleted documents with filenames containing the # symbol or capitalized extensions. Affected users are advised to restart Office apps. Workarounds include checking the recycle bin and adjusting settings to prevent prompts that caused the issue. **Meeting Takeaways: Microsoft Word … Read more
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
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
December 22, 2023 at 08:00AM A recent phishing campaign employs decoy Microsoft Word documents to distribute Nim-based malware. The backdoor lures victims to enable macros, then establishes a connection with a remote server disguised as a Nepali government entity. This comes amidst increased distribution of various malware strains and social engineering campaigns leveraging new tactics. … Read more
November 23, 2023 at 10:06AM A new phishing attack carried out by a cyber espionage group called Konni has been observed. The attackers are using a Russian-language Microsoft Word document to deliver malware that can collect sensitive information from compromised Windows hosts. The group is known for targeting Russia and uses spear-phishing emails and malicious … Read more