Tag: microsoft
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Payroll pirate attacks are targeting Microsoft employees in Canada through advanced phishing campaigns designed to hijack accounts. Attackers use deceptive login pages and session interception techniques to gain access without triggering standard security alerts. This campaign shows how threat actors are shifting toward direct financial theft by exploiting trusted workplace systems. Phishing pages capture credentials…
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A Microsoft developer account suspension temporarily blocked updates for key tools such as VeraCrypt and WireGuard. The issue prevented developers from signing and releasing Windows updates, disrupting normal software maintenance. Microsoft has since started working to restore access and resolve the problem. Account Lockouts Disrupted Software Updates The suspension affected accounts used for Windows driver…
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Microsoft fixes Classic Outlook email delivery issues after users reported failed messages and unexpected errors. The problem disrupted email sending in specific account setups. The update restores normal functionality and removes the need for manual fixes. Email Sending Problems Affect Users Some users experienced issues when sending emails through Classic Outlook. Messages appeared to send…
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Microsoft removes Support and Recovery Assistant from Windows as part of its push toward more secure support tools. The company has officially deprecated the utility and no longer includes it in updated systems. This change affects both everyday users and IT teams that relied on it for troubleshooting. SaRA Tool Phased Out Microsoft removes Support…
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The KB5085516 update fixes a Windows 11 bug that blocked Microsoft account sign-ins across several Microsoft apps. The issue confused users with a false internet error and disrupted access to tools many people use every day. Microsoft pushed this emergency update to restore normal sign-in behavior and limit further disruption. Bug Blocked Microsoft Account Access…
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A large-scale cyberattack has triggered a Microsoft Intune security warning after attackers used the platform to wipe thousands of devices. The incident highlights how endpoint management systems can become high-impact attack tools when access controls fail. Attackers Used Intune to Wipe Devices The attack focused on abusing Microsoft Intune, a platform designed to manage and…
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Microsoft’s rapid push into artificial intelligence is drawing increasing backlash from users and researchers. The Microsoft Copilot criticism reflects growing frustration with how AI features are being integrated into widely used software products. Copilot is designed to assist users across Microsoft services such as Windows, Office applications, and cloud tools. The company has promoted the…
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A federal court has sentenced a Florida woman to prison for running a large-scale Microsoft license fraud scheme that generated millions in revenue. Prosecutors proved that she trafficked thousands of illicit Certificate of Authenticity labels and sold extracted product keys worldwide. The case highlights how software licensing abuse can escalate into serious federal charges. Authorities…
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Workplaces depend on email and chat platforms to function normally. When security systems malfunction, everyday communication can suddenly stop. A widespread Microsoft anti-phishing outage blocked legitimate emails and Teams messages after detection rules incorrectly classified safe links as malicious. Instead of stopping attackers, the protections prevented users from accessing routine conversations. What happened Microsoft confirmed…
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CISA has added six exploited zero days affecting Microsoft products to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming that attackers are actively abusing these flaws in real-world attacks. The move signals immediate risk for organizations that have not yet applied February’s security updates. When CISA places vulnerabilities in the KEV catalog, it does so based on…