Topic: microsoft teams
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Microsoft Dodges EU Probe by Unbundling Teams from Office
Microsoft has agreed to separate Teams from its Office and Microsoft 365 suites to avoid an EU antitrust investigation, offering versions without Teams at a lower price and improving interoperability with rivals. The decision resolves a multi-year probe initiated after a complaint from Slack, whi...
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Microsoft Dodges EU Fine Over Teams Bundling After Slack Complaint
Microsoft avoided EU antitrust penalties by agreeing to unbundle Teams from its Office suites and offer Teams-free versions at a lower price. The company must also ensure interoperability with rival communication tools and maintain these commitments for seven to ten years. The case, initiated by ...
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Microsoft Teams Targeted by Fake IT Support Scams
A new wave of phishing attacks is exploiting Microsoft Teams, using fake IT support accounts to trick employees into installing malware that gives attackers full network control. Attackers are shifting from email to Teams due to its trusted role in business, impersonating IT staff to deploy remot...
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Microsoft Teams Integrates AI Agents for Smarter Collaboration
Microsoft Teams has introduced AI-powered agents, including facilitator, channel, community, and knowledge agents, to enhance collaboration across meetings, channels, and platforms like SharePoint and Viva Engage. Facilitator agents assist in meetings by drafting agendas, recording notes, managin...
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Secure Your Microsoft 365 & Hybrid Identity with Cayosoft Guardian
Cayosoft Guardian Protector offers free, real-time threat detection and monitoring for Microsoft hybrid identity environments, including Active Directory and Entra ID, to defend against ransomware and insider threats without licensing costs. It provides comprehensive visibility and immediate aler...
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Microsoft cancels 200 certificates for malicious Teams installers
Microsoft revoked 200 software-signing certificates to neutralize the Vanilla Tempest ransomware group's ability to distribute malware disguised as the Microsoft Teams installer, protecting users from cyberattacks. Vanilla Tempest used deceptive domains and SEO poisoning to trick users into downl...
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Hacker Leaks Cellebrite Phone Unlocking Secrets From Microsoft Teams
A security breach exposed Cellebrite's forensic capabilities after an unauthorized person accessed a Microsoft Teams meeting, revealing screenshots on bypassing security for Google Pixel models. This is part of a series of security lapses affecting major phone hacking firms, including competitors...
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Microsoft Prepares for Major Office Return
Microsoft is shifting from a flexible hybrid model to a mandatory return to office for most employees, requiring those within 50 miles of Redmond to work on-site at least three days a week. The company cites higher employee well-being scores from in-person work and strong financial performance as...
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