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Windows 10 KB5051974 update force installs new Microsoft Outlook app
Microsoft has released the KB5051974 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which automatically installs the new Outlook for Windows app and fixes a memory leak bug. The Windows 10 KB5051974 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft’s January 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows […]
Critical RCE bug in Microsoft Outlook now exploited in attacks
CISA warned U.S. federal agencies on Thursday to secure their systems against ongoing attacks targeting a critical Microsoft Outlook remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. Discovered by Check Point vulnerability researcher Haifei Li and tracked as CVE-2024-21413, the flaw is caused by improper input validation when opening emails with malicious links using vulnerable Outlook versions. The attackers […]
January Windows 10 preview update force installs new Outlook
Microsoft has started force-installing the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 systems for users who deploy this month’s KB5050081 non-security preview update. This was first announced on January 9 when Redmond revealed that its new email client would be automatically installed for all Windows 10 users installing the February Windows security updates. The new Outlook will […]
Microsoft fixes Office 365 apps crashing on Windows Server systems
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused Microsoft 365 applications and Classic Outlook to crash on Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019 systems. The root cause is a recent Office update, which integrated the React Native framework to support certain Microsoft 365 apps’ features, while the impact was limited to Microsoft 365 users who updated their classic […]
Microsoft 365 apps crash on Windows Server after Office update
Microsoft says a known issue is causing Classic Outlook and Microsoft 365 applications to crash on Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019 systems. This confirmation comes after many customers reported over the last several days that Microsoft Outlook and Office 365 apps like Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint crashed within 15 seconds of launch. Redmond says the root […]
Microsoft to force install new Outlook on Windows 10 PCs in February
Microsoft will force install the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 systems starting with next month’s security update. The announcement was made in a new message added to the company’s Microsoft 365 Admin Center, tagged MC976059, and it applies to Microsoft 365 apps users. As Redmond explains, the new Outlook app will be installed on […]
Microsoft fixes bug causing Outlook to freeze when copying text
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing the classic Outlook email client to stop responding when copying text with the CTRL+C keyboard shortcut. The bug mainly affected Microsoft 365 users on the Current Channel Version 2409 (Build 18025.20096) or higher when using languages with an IME (Input Method Editor). “When you select text in a […]
HubSpot phishing targets 20,000 Microsoft Azure accounts
A phishing campaign targeting automotive, chemical, and industrial manufacturing companies in Germany and the UK is abusing HubSpot to steal Microsoft Azure account credentials. The threat actors use HubSpot Free Form Builder links and DocuSign-mimicking PDFs to redirect victims to credential-harvesting pages. According to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 team of researchers, the campaign, which […]
Microsoft 365 outage takes down Office web apps, admin center
Microsoft is investigating a widespread and ongoing Microsoft 365 outage impacting Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin center. Since this incident started hours ago, Downdetector has received user reports complaining about problems connecting to Outlook, OneDrive, and other Office 365 apps and services. Affected customers see “We’re experiencing a service outage. All of your open […]
Outdated Google Workspace Sync blocks Windows 11 24H2 upgrades
Microsoft now blocks the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with outdated Google Workspace Sync installs because they’re causing Outlook launch issues. Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GWSMO) enables users to manage their Google Workspace emails, calendar events, contacts, notes, and tasks directly in Outlook. Users will see “Cannot Start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot Open […]