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Microsoft Probes Office App Launch Issues Tied to June Updates
Microsoft is investigating a frustrating issue that prevents some third-party apps from launching Office applications or opening documents after installing recent Windows updates. This problem, affecting Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, leaves users unable to access their files or work smoothly.
Cloud Atlas Expands Arsenal with New Tools, Payloads
Cloud Atlas is beefing up its toolkit with fresh tools and payloads, including a blast from the past - the notorious CVE-2018-0802 Microsoft Office Equation Editor vulnerability. The group is also reviving its use of ZIP archives with malicious LNK shortcuts that trigger PowerShell scripts, keeping security experts on high alert.
Microsoft Disrupts Office Installation on Windows 365 Devices
Microsoft has confirmed that a recent update has caused some Windows 365 users to lose access to Microsoft Office downloads and installations, and is now working on a fix to resolve the issue. The tech giant is tracking the problem under incident WP1309017 and is developing a solution to correct the configuration change that caused the disruption.
Vulnerabilities Surge as Exploit Kits Expand in Q1 2026
The Q1 2026 report reveals a concerning surge in vulnerabilities and exploit kits, with attackers increasingly targeting Microsoft Office and Windows with new logic-flaw exploits. This quarter saw a notable rise in security-feature bypasses, including CVE-2026-21509 and CVE-2026-21514, which allow specially crafted files to execute commands with user privileges.