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Microsoft To Block External Scripts In Entra ID Logins To Strengthen Security

Microsoft announced a significant security upgrade for Microsoft Entra ID authentication on November 25, 2025, via its Entra Blog. The change blocks external script injection during sign-ins to help combat threats such as cross-site scripting (XSS). This proactive step aligns with Microsoft's Secure Future...

Sysmon Becomes A Built-In Tool For Windows IT Admins and Security Teams

Microsoft has announced that System Monitor (Sysmon), a key tool for monitoring Windows systems, will become a native feature in Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 starting next year. This integration eliminates the need for manual downloads and updates, making it easier for IT...

Microsoft Unveils AI-Enhanced Azure Firewall via Security Copilot Integration

Microsoft has launched a new integration between Azure Firewall and Security Copilot, using generative AI to streamline threat investigations for cloud security teams. This enhancement allows analysts to query malicious traffic data in natural language, reducing the need for complex manual searches. By combining...

Microsoft Introduces Integrated Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent In Defender Portal

Microsoft has launched a significant update at Ignite 2025, integrating the Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent directly into the Microsoft Defender portal to enhance proactive cybersecurity defenses. This AI-powered tool, now in Public Preview, delivers daily customized briefings that merge global threat data with organization-specific...

Critical Windows Kernel Zero-Day Being Exploited To Gain Elevated Privileges

Microsoft has issued an urgent patch for a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Kernel that attackers are already exploiting to escalate privileges on compromised systems. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-62215, poses a significant risk to organizations relying on unpatched Windows environments, allowing low-privileged users...

Microsoft Teams Blocking Users from Accessing Embedded Office Documents

Microsoft Teams users worldwide are experiencing a significant service disruption today, as the collaboration platform fails to open embedded Microsoft Office documents. The problem, first reported early Thursday morning, has rendered essential files—Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations—unavailable within Teams channels and chats,...