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Microsoft to Host Crucial Windows Security Summit in September

In the wake of a devastating global IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update, Microsoft is taking proactive steps to address cybersecurity concerns. The tech giant has announced a significant Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit to be held on September 10th, 2024, at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Summit Objectives The primary goal of [...]

Microsoft to Host Crucial Windows Security Summit in September2024-08-26T11:25:57-04:00

New Phishing Attack Distributes Malware through Microsoft Exchange Servers 

Microsoft and the Ukraine CERT have identified targeted attacks against the defense industry and Microsoft Exchange servers by a Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Turla. The attacks leverage a new malware backdoor called 'DeliveryCheck,' a .NET backdoor which can execute second-stage payloads. What makes DeliveryCheck stand out is its Microsoft Exchange Server-side component. The [...]

New Phishing Attack Distributes Malware through Microsoft Exchange Servers 2023-07-20T17:07:46-04:00

Microsoft Exchange Online Recovers from Worldwide Outage

Microsoft is looking into another global outage that has impacted Exchange Online, its cloud-based email system. The Microsoft 365 Status Twitter feed reported “impact is specific to users who are served through the affected infrastructure in North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom.” The thread continues,  "We're investigating an issue wherein users may be unable [...]

Microsoft Exchange Online Recovers from Worldwide Outage2023-03-02T11:45:39-05:00

On-Premise Chosen over Microsoft 365 due to Server Privacy Concerns

In an ongoing battle that started in 2018 with the EU, several state courts, including the federal German court, found that Microsoft 365 was not compliant with GDPR laws. The ban mostly affects educational institutions and companies that use Microsoft’s 365 product line. The ban comes after Microsoft ended its special arrangements with German users. An [...]

On-Premise Chosen over Microsoft 365 due to Server Privacy Concerns2023-09-13T11:04:20-04:00

Microsoft Exchange Server – Cumulative Updates – April 2022

On April 20, 2022 Microsoft released new Cumulative Updates: Exchange 2016 CU23 and Exchange 2019 CU12. The previous Cumulative Updates were released on September 28, 2021, more than 6 months ago.

Microsoft Exchange Server – Cumulative Updates – April 20222022-06-14T06:55:46-04:00

Microsoft Exchange Server – January 2022 Exchange Server Security Updates

January 2022 Exchange Server Security Updates Microsoft has released security updates for vulnerabilities found in: Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 11 Security Update 3 (KB5008631) Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 10 Security Update 4 (KB5008631) Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 22 Security Update 3 (KB5008631) Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 21 Security Update 4 (KB5008631) Exchange [...]

Microsoft Exchange Server – January 2022 Exchange Server Security Updates2022-06-14T06:56:33-04:00

Microsoft Exchange Server Security – December 2021 CUs Postponed, Critical SUs Needed

Microsoft announces there is no major CU release for December 2021. Microsoft typically releases Cumulative Updates quarterly for Exchange Server 2019, 2016, and 2013. There have been a number of critical Security Updates since the latest September 2021 CUs: see KB5007409, KB5007012. For convenience, here are direct links to the Microsoft downloads for the latest [...]

Microsoft Exchange Server Security – December 2021 CUs Postponed, Critical SUs Needed2022-06-11T11:37:59-04:00

Microsoft Exchange Server Security – November 2021 Updates

The November 2021 security updates for Exchange Server address vulnerabilities reported by security partners and found through Microsoft’s internal processes. We are aware of limited targeted attacks in the wild using one of vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-42321), which is a post-authentication vulnerability in Exchange 2016 and 2019. Our recommendation is to install these updates immediately to protect your environment. For convenience, [...]

Microsoft Exchange Server Security – November 2021 Updates2022-06-11T11:37:33-04:00

Microsoft Exchange Server – October 2021 Exchange Server Security Updates

October 2021 Exchange Server Security Updates Microsoft has released security updates for vulnerabilities found in: Exchange Server 2013 CU23 (Exchange 2013 customers might also need to /prepareschema. Please see this post.) Exchange Server 2016 CU21 and CU22 Exchange Server 2019 CU10 and CU11 For full details refer to this article. Summary of updates:   Be sure to visit Messageware Security Products for Microsoft Exchange [...]

Microsoft Exchange Server – October 2021 Exchange Server Security Updates2022-06-11T11:48:59-04:00

Exchange Protocol Guard – Software Release – EPG 3.6.1

Software Release - EPG 3.6.1 The following updates are now available now EPG 3.6.1  customers and trial users. Messageware EPG 2019 v3.6.1 Messageware EPG 2016 v3.6.1 Messageware EPG 2013 v3.6.1 Note: Prior to upgrading from 3.5 or earlier, make note of all entries in IP Filtering menu - Allow Lists tab. These IPs will need [...]

Exchange Protocol Guard – Software Release – EPG 3.6.12022-06-11T11:50:52-04:00

Microsoft Exchange Server – May Patches – KB5003435 Security Update

A quick update to keep everyone informed on important Microsoft Exchange security updates: May 11, 2021 – Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability – this time it is a security feature bypass and is one of the Exchange vulnerabilities that was found during PWN2OWN 2021. Microsoft has rated this as Exploitation Less Likely on the latest software [...]

Microsoft Exchange Server – May Patches – KB5003435 Security Update2022-06-11T11:52:23-04:00

Microsoft Exchange Server – April Patches – KB5001779 Security Update

A quick update to keep everyone informed on important Microsoft Exchange security updates: April 13, 2021 – Microsoft released new and urgent security updates for Exchange server 2019, 2016, 2013 covering four Remote Code vulnerabilities: […]

Microsoft Exchange Server – April Patches – KB5001779 Security Update2022-06-11T11:51:30-04:00

Messageware Newsletter Q4 2018 – Mail Add-in Support in Outlook

It feels like Groundhog Day again as Microsoft has finally pulled the plug on their latest Windows Phone. Joe Belfiore delivered the official confirmation last week… on Twitter. How times have changed with the 140-character announcement. Although, I suppose the writing was on the wall when Bill Gates conceded to Fox News that the phone [...]

Messageware Newsletter Q4 2018 – Mail Add-in Support in Outlook2020-03-31T10:43:02-04:00

Messageware Technical Updates Q2 2018

Messageware's world-class support team has been hard at work testing our products against the latest Microsoft Exchange cumulative and service updates, and we're ready for you! Messageware Software Updates: Whenever you are planning an Exchange software update, please be sure you are running the corresponding Messageware product versions. Review the CU table to ensure compatibility with [...]

Messageware Technical Updates Q2 20182020-03-31T10:47:48-04:00

Messageware Newsletter Q1 2018 – Stiff Penalties for Businesses that Fail to Protect Customer Data

Welcome to 2018! Our New Year began with the “Spectre” of a “Meltdown” for Intel and AMD (apologies for the puns), sending these tech giants scrambling to protect customer data exposed through design flaws in their microprocessors. At the same time, 2018 ushered in DFARS and The Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act, demonstrating Government's [...]

Messageware Newsletter Q1 2018 – Stiff Penalties for Businesses that Fail to Protect Customer Data2020-03-31T10:44:09-04:00

Exchange Server 2016 Benefits for Administrators

We can appreciate that, at times, being a Microsoft Exchange Server administrator can be a challenging role. You’re dealing with demands on server space, architecture questions, the day-to-day costs of operating and managing an efficient system, and the headaches that come with server maintenance and repairs. Well, have we got some good [...]

Exchange Server 2016 Benefits for Administrators2022-05-17T02:37:29-04:00

Messageware Releases TakeNote at the MEC 2012 Conference in Orlando, FL

Also showing at MEC are some of Messageware’s OWA 2013 beta solutions – Messageware OWA Guard and AttachView OWA security solutions, and OWA Desktop, the first-ever desktop client for OWA. September 24, 2012, Microsoft Exchange Conference (MEC 2012), Orlando, FL – Messageware, (http://www.messageware.com), the world’s leading provider of enterprise security, productivity and customization solutions for [...]

Messageware Releases TakeNote at the MEC 2012 Conference in Orlando, FL2019-01-15T10:21:32-05:00

Microsoft Office 365 Marketplace Selects Messageware

Messageware OWA Desktop and ActiveSend were selected from hundreds of apps as featured products on the Microsoft Office 365 Marketplace. December 13, 2011, Toronto, Canada – Messageware (http://www.messageware.com), the world’s leading provider of enterprise security, productivity and customization solutions for Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access and Outlook Web App (OWA), today announced that their OWA [...]

Microsoft Office 365 Marketplace Selects Messageware2019-01-15T10:21:36-05:00

Oxford University Selects Messageware to Solve OWA Disparities

June 21, 2010, Toronto, Canada – Messageware (www.messageware.com), the world's leading provider of enterprise productivity, security and customization solutions for Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access and Outlook Web App (OWA), today announced that Oxford University, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and a leader in learning, teaching and research, has selected Messageware CalendarShare and [...]

Oxford University Selects Messageware to Solve OWA Disparities2016-04-07T07:19:40-04:00