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Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Malware

Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter

Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
AvePoint adds AI governance tools for channel partners
Data Protection

AvePoint adds AI governance tools for channel partners

AvePoint expands its Confidence Platform with AI governance, partner policy controls and new recovery tools to help MSPs standardise services.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Microsoft adds agentic Copilot tools to Outlook inbox
Robotic Process Automation

Microsoft adds agentic Copilot tools to Outlook inbox

Microsoft adds agentic Copilot tools to Outlook, letting the AI triage emails, reschedule meetings and flag key items before users ask.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Logitech expands MX software tools across more devices
Robotic Process Automation

Logitech expands MX software tools across more devices

Logitech widens Logi Options+ support for MX devices, adding one-key switching, more Actions Ring controls and new plugins for Microsoft Office and Slack.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan

Google Cloud's Thomas Kurian unveils Gemini Enterprise as an open, secure workplace AI platform linking models, data, chips and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks
Firewalls

Barracuda spots 7 million device code phishing attacks

Barracuda links surge in device code phishing attacks to EvilTokens kit as criminals exploit Microsoft 365 logins and bypass multifactor checks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
DevOps

Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features

Google adds long-running agents, a shared workspace and a governance layer to Gemini Enterprise as businesses seek AI they can monitor and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub
DevOps

Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise into AI agent hub

Google Cloud turns Gemini Enterprise into a single control point for developers and staff as it adds governance, no-code building and partner agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google launches Workspace Intelligence for AI across apps
Data Protection

Google launches Workspace Intelligence for AI across apps

Google ties its AI tools more closely to Chat, Gmail and Drive as it rolls out Workspace Intelligence to unify work across apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report
Privileged Access Management

Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report

Critical Microsoft flaws double as Azure and Dynamics 365 risks surge, BeyondTrust warns organisations to prioritise identity and privilege controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools
DevOps

OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools

OpenAI widens Codex with Mac desktop control, browser tasks and new workflow tools for developers as it pushes the assistant beyond code generation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs
Ransomware

Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs

Bitdefender adds integrated email defence to GravityZone, giving MSPs and businesses post-delivery protection against phishing, ransomware and BEC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365
EduTech

Proofpoint flags mailbox rule abuse in Microsoft 365

Proofpoint says mailbox rule abuse is becoming a routine Microsoft 365 takeover tactic, helping attackers hide alerts, hijack threads and drive fraud.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic launches Claude for Word with tracked edits
Robotic Process Automation

Anthropic launches Claude for Word with tracked edits

Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word as a beta add-in, letting users edit tracked changes, check documents and draft in templates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
Virtual Private Networks

Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response

UK SOC spots Monday-morning conditional access failure from Germany, helps reset compromised Microsoft 365 account before attackers can strike.

By Sarah Wilkinson • 4 min read • Last month

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Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents
Unified Communications

Microsoft 365 behind 32% of escalated security incidents

Microsoft 365 drives 32% of escalated incidents in Malaysia, with phishing, weak authentication and dark web credentials fuelling attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Euro-Office launches as Europe's open-source Office rival
Data Protection

Euro-Office launches as Europe's open-source Office rival

IONOS and Nextcloud unveil Euro-Office, a European open-source suite aimed at public bodies seeking a Microsoft-compatible, sovereign alternative.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026