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Windows 10 users locked out of devices by unskippable Microsoft 365 advert
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bugs

Windows 10 users locked out of devices by unskippable Microsoft 365 advert

Entering payment information was the only way for some to enter their own PCs
3 Feb 2023
Google unearths Internet Explorer zero day exploited by North Korean hackers
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zero-day exploit

Google unearths Internet Explorer zero day exploited by North Korean hackers

The exploit was found after analysing malware embedded in documents targeting users in South Korea
8 Dec 2022
Microsoft launches Places, includes GPS-style navigation to help find meeting rooms
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collaboration

Microsoft launches Places, includes GPS-style navigation to help find meeting rooms

The new app built specifically for organisations adopting a permanent hybrid work model brings new features to manage people and the workplace itself
13 Oct 2022
Phishing attacks targeting US government have evolved in sophistication, Cofense reports
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phishing

Phishing attacks targeting US government have evolved in sophistication, Cofense reports

The scams are aimed at stealing federal employees' Microsoft 365 credentials
20 Sep 2022
Windows 11 problems and how to fix them
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Windows 11 problems and how to fix them

Seven of the most common Windows 11 problems users encounter - and the steps you can take to fix them
5 Sep 2022
Microsoft marks OneDrive's 15th anniversary with a design overhaul
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Microsoft Office

Microsoft marks OneDrive's 15th anniversary with a design overhaul

New UI and productivity features coming soon as Microsoft pivots OneDrive as a central hub for hybrid workers
10 Aug 2022
Microsoft releases 5MB Outlook Lite app for Android
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Microsoft releases 5MB Outlook Lite app for Android

The streamlined version of mobile Outlook also works well on both 2G and 3G networks
3 Aug 2022
Experts bemoan Microsoft’s 'terrible' backtrack on blocking VBA macros
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Security

Experts bemoan Microsoft’s 'terrible' backtrack on blocking VBA macros

Experts express bewilderment over the decision to reverse the long-overdue macro block, as fears mount that cyber criminals can take advantage
8 Jul 2022
Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Go 2 with secured core PC protections
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Laptops

Microsoft launches Surface Laptop Go 2 with secured core PC protections

The "for business" version of the low-priced Surface clamshell comes with a range of pre-installed Microsoft 365 apps
1 Jun 2022
Chinese hackers exploit Microsoft zero-day as list of vulnerable Office products grows
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zero-day exploit

Chinese hackers exploit Microsoft zero-day as list of vulnerable Office products grows

Microsoft has published a support guide and temporary workarounds for IT admins to mitigate the threat
1 Jun 2022
Fresh Microsoft Office zero-day executes code on fully patched applications
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zero-day exploit

Fresh Microsoft Office zero-day executes code on fully patched applications

Malicious documents saved in Rich Text Format are especially concerning since they can execute code without even being opened
30 May 2022
BT's cloud-based calling system now integrates fully with Microsoft Teams
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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

BT's cloud-based calling system now integrates fully with Microsoft Teams

The WHC solution provides a “simple and cost effective” way to access external calling in Microsoft Teams, BT says
27 May 2022
Microsoft revamps Office website for business and school users
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Microsoft revamps Office website for business and school users

Customers will see new personalization and content creation features this week
11 Mar 2022
Microsoft delays Office 365 and Microsoft 365 price hike
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Microsoft Office

Microsoft delays Office 365 and Microsoft 365 price hike

There will now be a transitional grace period for those businesses worst hit by the changes
3 Mar 2022
Microsoft looks to tempt legacy G Suite users with hefty discount
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Microsoft Office

Microsoft looks to tempt legacy G Suite users with hefty discount

The move comes after Google's decision to revoke free G Suite accounts created between 2006 and 2012
14 Feb 2022
CISA updates must-patch bug list for federal agencies
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vulnerability

CISA updates must-patch bug list for federal agencies

Latest collection includes bugs up to seven years old that are still exploited in the wild
11 Feb 2022
Microsoft disables VBA macros in Office by default following years of complaints
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Microsoft Office

Microsoft disables VBA macros in Office by default following years of complaints

The move has been widely welcomed by the security industry, though concerns remain over the ease of implementation
8 Feb 2022
Microsoft takes aim at critical RCE flaws with "massive" Patch Tuesday update
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cyber security

Microsoft takes aim at critical RCE flaws with "massive" Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft has kicked off 2022 with a score of security fixes for critical-rated vulnerabilities in some of the most widely used products used by busin…
12 Jan 2022
The most exciting features in Windows 11
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The most exciting features in Windows 11

Microsoft's new OS features native Android apps, direct Teams integration, and more
5 Jan 2022
Hackers bypass patched Microsoft Office flaw to inject Formbook malware
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malware

Hackers bypass patched Microsoft Office flaw to inject Formbook malware

The attack is thought to be a dry run for a wider campaign in the future
21 Dec 2021
Microsoft 365 prices to soar by 20% for pay monthly subscribers
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Managed service provider (MSP)

Microsoft 365 prices to soar by 20% for pay monthly subscribers

The move has sparked anger in the partner community with many feeling the decision benefits only the largest resellers
7 Dec 2021
Microsoft Teams introduces 'Essentials' tier for small businesses
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business communications

Microsoft Teams introduces 'Essentials' tier for small businesses

The tech giant appears to identify a gap in the collaboration software market with SMB-focused Teams tier
2 Dec 2021
HMRC invests in 40,000 devices to facilitate hybrid working
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public sector

HMRC invests in 40,000 devices to facilitate hybrid working

The department’s employees are currently allowed to continue working from home for at least two days a week
16 Nov 2021