Microsoft is now the go-to disguise for cybercriminals launching phishing attacks. But a closer look can save you and your business from falling prey. It’s all about slowing down, observing, and analyzing. The Rising Phishing Tide The latest data from Check Point’s Threat Intelligence rings the alarm bells. Microsoft has …
Windows Update Ransomware
When you see a Windows update, you anticipate a security improvement, not a threat. However, a sneaky extortion scam disguised as a Windows update page has recently appeared. Its danger lies in encrypting files on your computer. The scammers then demand payment to return your files. This extortion scam is …
Microsoft Teams New Features for Better Team Work
Microsoft recently rolled out remarkable updates to its collaborative platform, Teams. You may find two features of interest: the AI-powered Designer and Communities. These tools can help improve business operations by fostering productivity and engagement. Designer: Include AI Art in Teams The new Designer is more than just an update. …
Microsoft Outlook Video Update: Simplifying Video Sharing for Business Owners
Microsoft Outlook’s latest update solves one of the most common email challenges businesses face: video attachments. Here’s what you should know about the update and how it may affect your business. The Microsoft Outlook Video Update is a new feature that simplifies the process of sharing video files through email. …
Securing Your Online Collaboration: The Future of Workspace Protection
Keeping Our Online Workspaces Safe With New Security Tools Keeping online workspaces safe is the top priority as more people work from home. A vital part of this is to secure your company’s communication and exchange of information. Providers are actively working on ways to make collaboration platforms more secure. …
OneNote’s Critical Security Update: Protecting Your Business from Malware
File attachments are one of the most common ways that computer malware spreads. As a result, Microsoft recently announced a critical security update for its note-taking app, OneNote. The update aims to protect users from malware on OneNote. Up to 120 file extensions will be blocked. Microsoft seeks to align …
Simplifying Cybersecurity: Microsoft’s Security Copilot AI Assistant
Microsoft released a game-changing way to protect against cyberattacks. This AI-powered assistant, called Security Copilot, can find threats faster than ever. It could revolutionize how businesses keep their digital assets safe. Security Copilot uses OpenAI’s GPT-4. Microsoft’s “security-specific” AI model is also part of its structure. Security Copilot is designed …
Patched Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability
Microsoft recently fixed a serious security flaw in Outlook that scored a 9.8 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System. This flaw, CVE-2023-2339, is a zero-click vulnerability. It could let hackers steal sensitive information from user accounts and send malicious emails as if they were the user. The CVE-2023-2339 flaw affects …
Slow File Transfer Windows 11 Solution
Microsoft has finally released a fix to address slow file transfer issues that plagued some Windows 11 users after an update. The slowdown has caused frustration for those who need to move large files or data quickly. The Problem Users who upgraded to Windows 11 2022 have complained about slow …
Microsoft Patch Tuesday
Microsoft released on March 14, 2023, a security update that fixes at least 74 bugs in Windows and other software. Hackers are already attacking two flaws, including a very serious one in Microsoft Outlook. Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability The Outlook bug, CVE-2023-23397, affects all versions of Microsoft Outlook from 2013 to …