Microsoft Authenticator suppresses suspicious MFA notifications
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a new mechanism that shields users of its mobile Authenticator app from suspicious (and annoying) push notifications triggered by attackers. Preventing attacks relying on MFA fatigue When faced with MFA-protected acco.....»»
Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts everyone should know
Looking for a faster way to work with your spreadsheets? Check out these Excel keyboard shortcuts you should know for quick actions and easy navigation......»»
Microsoft employees are set for a tasty bonus following record profits
Token gesture following an excellent performing quarter shows a company on the back foot following its latest round of layoffs in June......»»
How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and what it does
For iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new Focus Mode called Reduce Interruptions, which aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important.The new Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA streng.....»»
Xbox console sales continue to crater with massive 42% revenue drop
Xbox Series X/S sales seem to have peaked early in 2022. Enlarge / The tumbling continues. Microsoft's revenue from Xbox console sales was down a whopping 42 percent on a year-over-year basis for the quarter ending in J.....»»
Microsoft sinks, chipmakers climb as AI rally faces divide
Microsoft sinks, chipmakers climb as AI rally faces divide.....»»
Microsoft: DDoS defense error amplified attack on Azure, leading to outage
A DDoS attack that started on Tuesday has made a number of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services temporarily inaccessible, the company has confirmed. Microsoft’s mitigation statement on the Azure status history page Microsoft Azure, 365 ou.....»»
Copilot Pro: how to use Microsoft’s advanced AI sidekick
Get ready to transform Copilot Pro from a helpful tool to a productivity powerhouse!.....»»
Microsoft services just suffered yet another global IT outage
Microsoft's services suffer yet another outage not too long after the CrowdStrike faulty update caused a massive global IT outage......»»
Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin
Create new group called "ESX Admins" and ESXi automatically gives it admin rights. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is urging users of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor to take immediate action to ward off ongoing attac.....»»
iOS 18.1 beta 1 now available with first Apple Intelligence features
Apple is rolling out the first beta of iOS 18.1 to developers today. This update is available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and includes the first set of Apple Intelligence, such as Writing Tools, new features for Mail and notifications, up.....»»
Microsoft 365 users targeted by phishers abusing Microsoft Forms
There has been an uptick in phishing campaigns leveraging Microsoft Forms this month, aiming to trick targets into sharing their Microsoft 365 login credentials. A malicious Microsoft form (Source: Perception Point) Malicious forms leading to phishin.....»»
Browsing your Android phone’s files on Windows 11 just got a lot easier
Microsoft is testing out a new Windows 11 feature that will make browsing files on your Android phone a lot easier and straightforward. The post Browsing your Android phone’s files on Windows 11 just got a lot easier appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Grab a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $19.97
The Windows 11 Pro sale price of $19.97 delivers an 89% discount off retail, but the deal is valid for a limited time only.Get Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97.If you're looking for a cheap Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license to use on a testing or gaming.....»»
Week in review: CrowdStrike-triggered outage insights, recovery, and measuring cybersecurity ROI
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft releases tool to speed up recovery of systems borked by CrowdStrike update By now, most people are aware of – or have been personally af.....»»
Microsoft considers surprising change to prevent future outages
Microsoft wants to follow in Apple's footsteps to prevent the CrowdStrike outage from happening again, but it's easier said than done......»»
Windows might need to become more like Macs to prevent future outages
Microsoft wants to follow in Apple's footsteps to prevent the CrowdStrike outage from happening again, but it's easier said than done......»»
97% of CrowdStrike systems are back online; Microsoft suggests Windows changes
Kernel access gives security software a lot of power, but not without problems. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) CrowdStrik.....»»
Microsoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access......»»
Ahead of Apple Intelligence launch, Apple agrees to AI safety guidelines established by Biden administration
Apple has joined other tech giants like OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft in agreeing to a set of voluntary AI safety rules established by the Biden administration (via Bloomberg). The safeguards are a first step in the US government hav.....»»
Microsoft has a better take on AI search than Google
Bing has previewed its version of an AI-powered search engine -- and it looks pretty promising......»»