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Microsoft enables Exchange Online auto-archiving by default
Microsoft is enabling threshold-based auto-archiving by default in Exchange Online to prevent email flow issues caused by mailboxes filling up faster than expected. While users can also configure messaging records management (MRM) time-based archive policies that provide automatic archival every two years, for example, these policies aren’t effective when dealing with high volumes of incoming emails […]
Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11
Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change was introduced in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) for Insiders in the Dev Channel, indicating that it will likely be included in future production builds. The company claimed […]
Microsoft: Critical GoAnywhere bug exploited in ransomware attacks
A cybercrime group, tracked as Storm-1175, has been actively exploiting a maximum severity GoAnywhere MFT vulnerability in Medusa ransomware attacks for nearly a month. Tracked as CVE-2025-10035, this security flaw impacts Fortra’s web-based secure transfer GoAnywhere MFT tool, caused by a deserialization of untrusted data weakness in the License Servlet. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely in low-complexity […]
Microsoft Outlook stops displaying inline SVG images used in attacks
Microsoft says Outlook for Web and the new Outlook for Windows will no longer display risky inline SVG images that are being used in attacks. This change began rolling out worldwide in early September 2025 and is expected to be completed for all customers by mid-October 2025. Redmond added that this change will affect less […]
Microsoft Defender bug triggers erroneous BIOS update alerts
Microsoft is working to resolve a bug that causes Defender for Endpoint to incorrectly tag some devices’ BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) firmware as outdated, prompting users to update it. In a service alert seen by GeekFeed, Redmond said that this known issue affects Dell devices and is caused by a Defender for Endpoint logic bug. “Microsoft have identified […]
Microsoft to force install Microsoft 365 companion apps in October
Later this month, Microsoft will start automatically installing the Microsoft 365 companion apps on Windows 11 devices that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. According to Microsoft, this suite of apps includes the People, Files, and Calendar applications, which integrate Copilot for contextual AI assistance. The Microsoft 365 companion apps are designed to help users locate […]
Microsoft: Media Creation Tool broken on Windows 11 Arm64 PCs
After rolling out Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update, Microsoft has confirmed that the Media Creation Tool has stopped working on devices with Arm64 CPUs. The Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is a free utility that helps users download the latest version of Windows and create bootable installation media for clean installs, system […]
Windows 11 2025 Update (25H2) is now available, Here’s what’s new
Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update. Windows 11 25H2 is a minor update, and it shares the same platform release as Windows 11 24H2, which means both versions will get the same cumulative updates, features and fixes every month. Windows 11 25H2 is installed on version […]
Windows 11 KB5065789 update released with 41 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5065789 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 41 improvements, including new AI actions in File Explorer and bug fixes for Windows Update and Windows Sandbox. This update is part of Microsoft’s “optional non-security preview updates” schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to allow Windows […]
Fake Microsoft Teams installers push Oyster malware via malvertising
Hackers have been spotted using SEO poisoning and search engine advertisements to promote fake Microsoft Teams installers that infect Windows devices with the Oyster backdoor, providing initial access to corporate networks. The Oyster malware, also known as Broomstick and CleanUpLoader, is a backdoor that first appeared in mid-2023 and has since been linked to multiple campaigns. […]