Generative AI has proven to be more than just a tool for theft from artists and writers; it is also enhancing the capabilities of malware, making it more efficient in its propagation. At this year’s Black Hat conference, hackers revealed that some advanced malware could bypass Microsoft Defender—accounting for security Continue Reading
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Microsoft Claims Significant Speed Improvements for Edge Browser
“After months of dedicated work, we have reached a significant milestone: achieving a global First Contentful Paint (FCP) of under 300 milliseconds,” the company announces. First Contentful Paint is a metric that gauges how quickly a browser displays content on a web page. Achieving an FCP of less than 300 Continue Reading
Microsoft Teams Introduces Threaded Conversations for Cleaner and More Organized Chats
Users can easily manage their involvement in discussions by following and unfollowing threads. A specialized view called ‘Followed Threads’ is available, allowing users to conveniently track all the threads they are following in one place. When setting up a channel, users have the option to select either a ‘threads’ or Continue Reading
Microsoft Enhances Office 365 Security to Combat ‘Email Bombing’ Attacks
Microsoft has announced the rollout of a new feature in Office 365 aimed at combating email bombing, a cyberattack that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Email bombing occurs when a large volume of emails is sent to a target’s inbox, making it difficult for the recipient to access Continue Reading
Caution: Microsoft 365 Feature Potentially Exploitable for Password Theft
Hackers are increasingly exploiting the Direct Send feature to distribute malicious emails that seem to originate from trusted sources, as reported by the security firm Varonis. These deceptive emails often contain links to counterfeit Microsoft forms. When recipients enter their login credentials into these forms, their information is intercepted by Continue Reading