THE WEEKLY RECORD
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LATEST EDITION · 16 November 2026
An approved Exchange outage claim gives you a credit against eligible service fees. It does not repay lost revenue or automatically cover the whole Microsoft 365 bill. Preserve each customer’s evidence now..... Microsoft must receive November’s complete claim by 31 December 2026.
9 articles
ARCHIVED EDITION · 9 November 2026
Nova Lake covers desktops AND notebooks. Reports point to a Q1 2027 desktop launch, while notebook dates remain unconfirmed. New instructions could improve performance and efficiency..... but the gains still need independent testing.
8 articles
ARCHIVED EDITION · 2 November 2026
Blocking a meeting bot only addresses part of the recording risk. Phones, watches, wearables and meeting-room equipment belong in the assessment too. Research demonstrations involving compromised smart TVs showed why a dark screen is not a security control. Establish approved tools, clear recording rules, access and retention controls, and responsibility for checking AI notes. Staff, visitors and external meeting hosts all need practical guidance.
4 articles
ARCHIVED EDITION · 19 October 2026
Ransomware pressure is reaching beyond data and systems. Investigators have seen executives receive photographs of their children’s schools, while Semperis respondents reported physical threats and harm to staff or families. Backups remain essential, but the incident plan must also protect people. Brief families, prepare for intimidation and keep awareness training practical and regular..... a completion certificate will not prepare somebody for a threat at home.
10 articles
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