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What is the Microsoft Defender app, and how do I get started on Windows 11 and Android? This Microsoft 365 benefit explained.
By Mauro Huculak published
Extra security If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download the Defender app to access additional security features not available on Windows 11 or 10.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says "Security is our No. 1 priority" but will need teamwork to make the dream work
By Kevin Okemwa published
BEEFED UP Microsoft is doubling down on its cybersecurity efforts. As highlighted In an internal memo, "Everyone at Microsoft will have security as a Core Priority."
Microsoft: Yesterday's Azure and 365 server outage was caused by a DDoS attack ... at least at first
By Jez Corden published
Azure down Denial of service was on the menu for Microsoft's server infrastructure.
It looks as if the best way of avoiding the CrowdStrike drama was to run Windows 3.1 all along
By Richard Devine published
Ancient As its competitor airlines were grounded thanks to the CrowdStrike drama, Southwest carried on thanks to a now ancient version of Windows.
As the world wakes up to a "digital pandemic", Microsoft suggests turning it off and on again 15 times
By Jennifer Young published
HELLO? IT? The world came to a standstill this morning as many services reliant on Azure servers were affected by an outage. Microsoft's solution? A classic. Turn it off and on again.
As the world suffers a global IT apocalypse, what's more worrying is how easy it is for this to happen
By Richard Devine published
☠ Friday, July 19, 2024, will forever be remembered as a day global IT outages crippled industry and healthcare services. But what's most terrifying is how easy it is for this to happen at all.
"Shout out to an early Friday finish": CrowdStrike BSOD and chaotic outages are a blessing in disguise for some workers
By Kevin Okemwa published
3-DAY WEEKEND(?) Microsoft services are experiencing a global outage. And while Microsoft and CloudStrike work on a fix, corporate employees aren't too upset about getting an early weekend.
Microsoft's staff in China will only be allowed to use iPhones at work after September for security reasons
By Kevin Okemwa published
GET AN IPHONE Microsoft staffers in China will soon be forced to ditch their Android phones for iPhones in September 2024 to help "prepare for the increasing scale and high stakes of cyberattacks."
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 security update reiterates why public Wi-Fi is a hacker's paradise
By Kevin Okemwa published
SECURITY FLAW The latest security update for Windows 11 and 10 update patches a critical vulnerability that allows hackers to gain access to your device on public Wi-Fi networks.
Microsoft makes controversial Windows Recall AI feature an opt-in experience on Copilot+ PCs, as 'mere' 171 lines of code bypass its layers of security
By Kevin Okemwa published
FIX? Users have gone up in arms and raised concerns over Windows Recall's privacy. However, it doesn't seem like a big issue for Microsoft Research's Chief Scientist and technical fellow Jaime Teevan
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