11+ hour, 39+ min ago  (90+ words) Petri IT Knowledgebase First Ring Daily: Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Qualcomm's ARM-based X2 Chips In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Microsoft's new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Qualcomm's ARM-based X2 Series chips,…...

13+ hour, 25+ min ago  (391+ words) New Windows Spry SOCKS Backdoor Uses Kernel Drivers to Evade Detection Petri IT Knowledgebase New Windows Spry SOCKS Backdoor Uses Kernel Drivers to Evade Detection New variants introduce advanced persistence techniques and expand espionage activity beyond Linux systems. - Spry SOCKS…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (234+ words) As identity-based cyberattacks surge, IBM and Microsoft are joining forces to close the gap between detecting threats and taking governed action. This new collaboration blends Microsoft's advanced security platform with IBM's deep identity expertise to help organizations respond to threats…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (315+ words) Petri IT Knowledgebase Azure Monitor Adds Dynamic Thresholds to Detect Log Anomalies Without Manual Limits This new capability adapts to changing patterns and reduces reliance on static alert configurations. - The AI-powered dynamic thresholds automatically filter out normal fluctuations and highlight…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (440+ words) Microsoft's Copilot Cowork, the AI-powered productivity agent first announced in March, is now generally available after completing its preview phase. The company has developed Copilot Cowork in "close collaboration" with the AI startup Anthropic. The Copilot Cowork feature works like…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (632+ words) Latest Surface models introduce updated designs, improved battery life, and on'device AI capabilities. Microsoft has announced its latest Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both powered by the new Snapdragon X2 processors, marking another step in its ARM-based Windows strategy. The 13-inch…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (369+ words) New Windows Zero-Day Exploits Allow Privilege Escalation and Bit Locker Bypass Attempts Petri IT Knowledgebase New Windows Zero-Day Exploits Allow Privilege Escalation and Bit Locker Bypass Attempts Researchers detail new attack methods targeting Windows security mechanisms. - Rogue Planet exploit targets…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (287+ words) Petri IT Knowledgebase Microsoft's June 2026 Exchange Server Updates Fix OWA XSS Vulnerability The latest Exchange Server update addresses web access risks and introduces requirements for continued mitigation support. - The OWA XSS flaw allows attackers to execute malicious scripts via email....

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (225+ words) Administrators can now upload and deploy Android line-of-business (LOB) apps in Microsoft Intune without relying on Managed Google Play. This allows easier version control and removes previous packaging restrictions. Microsoft mentioned that Mobile Threat Defence apps can operate with higher…...

3+ week, 13+ hour ago  (288+ words) A new Windows Server 2016 bug can break domain controller discovery and disrupt Active Directory operations. Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue in Windows Server 2016 where domain controller discovery may fail after installing the May 2026 KB5087537 security update. The problem specifically affects…...