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Microsoft to enable Windows settings backup by default for orgs
Microsoft is making its Windows settings backup and restore feature the default for business organizations. This update will automatically apply to devices managed by Microsoft Entra that are upgraded to Windows 11 version 26H2.
Microsoft testing new Cloud Rebuild Windows 11 recovery feature
Microsoft is piloting a new Cloud Rebuild feature for Windows 11 through its Insider Preview program. This functionality aims to simplify the recovery process for users by allowing them to rebuild their operating system from the cloud. The feature is currently available to testers in the Experimental channel.
Azure AD Graph Activity Logs: Ingestion and threat detection to close the visibility gap
Microsoft has made Azure AD Graph Activity Logs available for ingestion into Elastic, enabling threat detection within SIEM/XDR solutions. Previously, this critical telemetry was largely inaccessible to customers, leaving a significant visibility gap for defenders. This development allows for the monitoring of adversary activities that leverage the legacy graph.windows.net surface, which remained unlogged until recently.