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Microsoft 365 App Now Lets Users Categorize Files with Tags

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Microsoft has shared a roundup of updates made to its Microsoft 365 app that launched in November 2022. The app provides a central hub for accessing Office apps, shared documents, meetings, and personalized content. The Microsoft 365 app has added a new feature that allows users to assign private tags to files in the “My…

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LogoFAIL Attack Exploits UEFI Logos, Posing Risks to Enterprise and Consumer Devices

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Security researchers have disclosed a new firmware vulnerability named LogoFAIL, which is capable of infiltrating a wide array of Windows and Linux machines. The attack allows threat actors to use malicious logo images to potentially compromise the security of devices from major vendors, including Intel, Acer, and Lenovo. Cybersecurity company Binarly has discovered a security…

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New Microsoft Teams Client Now Generally Available for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

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Microsoft has announced that the new version of its Teams app is now generally available for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) customers. The new Teams client has been rebuilt from the ground up with a focus on improved performance, a simplified interface, and reduced memory footprint Microsoft says that the new Teams is two times faster…

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Microsoft to Fix Windows Bug that Renames Printers to HP LaserJet

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Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue plaguing Windows PCs, where the HP Smart App is being automatically installed without user consent. Simultaneously, a separate bug that renames all the installed printers as HP LaserJet M101-M106 has emerged. Microsoft detailed on the Windows release health dashboard that the problem is caused by a bug that incorrectly…

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Microsoft Announces Paid Extended Security Updates for Windows 10: What You Need to Know

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Microsoft announced today that it will offer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) to both consumers and organizations. The company plans to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025 and will no longer release security updates and bug fixes beyond that date. Microsoft is reminding customers that Windows 10 version 22H2 will receive monthly…

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Russian Hackers Exploit Outlook Flaw to Breach Exchange Accounts

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Microsoft has warned customers that a Russian state-sponsored hacking group (dubbed Forest Blizzard (STRONTIUM)) is actively exploiting an Outlook flaw to target Exchange servers. The vulnerability could potentially unlock unauthorized access to emails and pave the way for the pilfering of sensitive information. In March, Microsoft disclosed a critical vulnerability in Outlook for Windows that…

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New Outlook for Windows to Let Users Select a Local Folder for Saving Attachments

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Microsoft will soon introduce a new feature in the new Outlook for Windows client, which will allow users to choose a specific folder when saving attachments. The company announced in a message on the Microsoft 365 Admin Center that the upcoming update will begin rolling out to commercial customers in mid-January 2024. As of today,…

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Microsoft Copilot Hits General Availability with Commercial Data Protection

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Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered chat tool that launched in preview earlier this year, is now generally available for both consumers and commercial customers. Built upon OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, this AI assistant seamlessly searches the web and integrates the findings into its responses. Microsoft Copilot (previously known as Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise) is available…

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Microsoft Releases New Windows 10 Optional Update With AI-Powered Copilot

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Microsoft rolled out a new optional update (KB5032278) for Windows 10 version 22H2 yesterday. The major highlight of this release is Windows Copilot, which has been available in preview for Insiders since last week. On Windows 10, the Copilot button appears on the right side of the taskbar, which lets users open the chatbot to…

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Microsoft’s Outlook on the Web to Drop Support for Activity-Based Authentication Timeout

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Microsoft is discontinuing support for activity-based authentication timeout in Outlook on the Web. Starting in January 2024, the company will replace the feature with idle session timeout settings for Microsoft 365 commercial customers. Microsoft introduced the idle session timeout feature for Microsoft 365 Web apps in June 2022. This feature enables IT admins to create…

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