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Windows Deployment Services (WDS): Hands-free deployment hardening (Phase 1)

Prepare for a two-phase hardening change related to CVE-2026-0386. The Unattend.xml file that underlies the hands-free deployment feature of Windows Deployment Services (WDS) poses a vulnerability when it’s transmitted over an unauthenticated RPC channel. Starting with the January 2026 security update, you can explicitly disable it with the help of new Event Log alerts and registry key options. In April 2026, hands-free deployment will be disabled by default. After that date, it will no longer work unless explicitly overridden with registry settings.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 14, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The January 2026 Windows security update is now available

The January 2026 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 14, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps:

  • Current Channel
  • Monthly Enterprise Channel
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 13, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Data Security Posture Agent is now available in preview

The Data Security Posture Agent, launching in public preview December 2025, uses large language models to discover sensitive data and assess risks beyond keyword analysis. Available in Microsoft Purview, it offers GenAI summaries, actionable recommendations, and requires admin setup for data security management.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 13, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Information Protection – Email attachment preview in Activity Explorer

Starting early February 2026, Microsoft Purview Activity Explorer will let admins preview flagged email attachments in Exchange Online directly within the portal, without downloading emails. This feature is enabled by default, requires no action, and maintains existing DLP and Information Protection policies.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 13, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Tenant setting update: Copilot capacity designation enabled by default

Starting February 12, 2026, the tenant setting “Capacities can be designated as Fabric Copilot capacities” will be enabled by default for all tenants. Existing capacity configurations remain unchanged. Tenants can opt out before rollout by toggling the setting on then off in the Fabric admin portal.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 13, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Purview eDiscovery | Direct export expiration change

Starting February 16, 2026, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery direct export packages will expire 14 days after creation, improving storage efficiency and security. This affects exports created after that date, not review set exports. Users should download exports within 14 days or regenerate them if expired.

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Researcher Output Formats

The Researcher Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot empowers users to create rich, detailed reports on any topic they choose whether from work or web content. We are introducing new output formats in the Researcher Agent that will allow users to export and consume generated reports in their preferred formats. Users will be able to export their Researcher reports to PowerPoint, PDF, Infographic or an Audio Overview. We are also updating the UX for previously existing output formats- Word and Pages.

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Outlook: Save an Event as a Draft on iOS

We’re introducing the ability to save meeting invites as drafts on mobile. This feature allows users to begin composing a meeting and return to it later without sending the invite immediately—helping them stay organized and flexible when scheduling.

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 13, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Microsoft Entra: App Deactivation

Admins or app owners can now safely pause an app’s access to Entra protected resources without deleting it or disrupting configuration. When deactivated, the app and its service principals globally (across tenants) can’t request new tokens and user sign ins are blocked, while existing tokens simply expire on their normal schedule. This makes it easy for admins to temporarily freeze suspicious or unused apps during investigations, bulk cleanup, or tenant hygiene work. This capability will initially be available via Microsoft Graph API.
More info: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/enterprise-apps/deactivate-application-portal

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Originally posted by Microsoft Jan 13, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

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