News & Updates
Included in this month's publication is an overview of key changes happening within the Windows eco system, such as the release of Windows 11 and improvements coming to Teams. Also shared are recent cyber security vulnerabilities, with a number of good learnings explored.
Microsoft Teams "2.0" Will Deliver Big Performance Improvements
Teams is the backbone of Microsoft’s modern communication platform and is the hub of productivity inside the Microsoft 365 suite of tools. With Windows 11 that was announced today and a new Teams consumer experience in the OS, Microsoft is making big changes to the underlying components of the application to improve performance.
Wellington’s Weta Digital enters SaaS market with Autodesk deal
Wellington-based visual effects (VFX) studio Weta Digital is entering the software-as-a-service (SaaS) market thanks to a new deal with software vendor Autodesk.
Waikato DHB ransomware attack: Documents released online
Documents from Waikato District Health Board have been released onto the dark web after the ransomware attack that crippled five hospitals' IT systems in May.
Introducing Windows 11 | Windows Experience Blog
At a time when the PC is playing a more central role in our lives, Windows 11 is designed to bring you closer to what you love.
Microsoft’s new Fluid Office documents are coming to life in Teams, OneNote, and more
The biggest change to Microsoft’s Office documents in decades is coming to life soon, as the company’s Fluid framework arrives in Microsoft Teams, OneNote, Outlook, and Whiteboard. Fluid components are collaborative modules that exist across different applications.
Newly discovered Vigilante malware outs software pirates and blocks them
Newly discovered Vigilante malware outs software pirates and blocks them. Most malware tries to steal stuff. Vigilante, by contrast, takes aim at piracy.
Windows Server 2022 is now in preview on the Evaluation Center
Windows Server 2022 is in preview. This new version of Windows Server includes some exciting new capabilities such as advanced multi-layer security.
US Seizes Domains Used by SolarWinds Hackers in Cyber Espionage Attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) Tuesday said it intervened to take control of two command-and-control (C2) and malware distribution domains used in the campaign.
This is how fast a password leaked on the web will be tested out by hackers
Half of accounts compromised in phishing attacks are manually accessed within 12 hours of the username and password being leaked.
Microsoft Raises Alarm for New Windows Zero-Day Attacks
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday will take on extra urgency this month with the news that at least six previously undocumented vulnerabilities are being actively exploited in the wild.