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Microsoft Boosts Windows Control Amid Outlook Vulnerability Warning

2/8/2025

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Microsoft is set to empower IT administrators with greater control over Windows 11 installations by mid-2025, enabling them to manage quality updates during setup. In a concerning development, the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency has alerted users about a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that is currently being exploited. Prompt security updates are essential to safeguard against these threats, which also extend to Android devices.

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Story summary

Microsoft is set to empower IT administrators with greater control over Windows 11 installations by mid-2025, enabling them to manage quality updates during setup. In a concerning development, the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency has alerted users about a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that is currently being exploited. Prompt security updates are essential to safeguard against these threats, which also extend to Android devices.