Microsoft is enhancing security in its productivity suite by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Microsoft 365 applications, starting April 2025. This update aims to reduce risks associated with malware and unauthorized code execution. Users will see notifications for blocked ActiveX content, while system administrators can customize settings if needed. This reflects Microsoft’s commitment to improving security in their software.

Microsoft Warns of Ransomware Exploiting Cloud Environments with New Techniques
Microsoft warns of sophisticated ransomware attacks in Q1 2025, targeting hybrid cloud environments through vulnerabilities in on-premises and cloud services. Notably, North Korean group Moonstone