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Microsoft Warns Browser Security Critical as Digital Workspaces Evolve

Microsoft has positioned the web browser as the emerging “universal workspace” where cloud, AI and SaaS converge, with users spending nearly 7 hours daily within browsers. The technology giant has identified multiple security threats targeting this increasingly browser-native environment that enterprises must address.

The Browser as Universal Workspace

According to reports from Microsoft, the modern web browser has evolved into what analysts describe as the “universal workspace” where cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and Software-as-a-Service converge. Sources indicate that the average organization now accesses 106 different SaaS applications through browsers, with users spending approximately 6 hours and 37 minutes daily within this environment.

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Microsoft Disables One-Click IE Mode in Edge After Security Exploits Surface

Microsoft has overhauled Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser after threat actors exploited the feature to bypass security protections. The company confirmed removing easy-access options following credible reports of attackers using IE Mode’s legacy components to compromise Windows devices.

Security Concerns Prompt Major Browser Changes

Microsoft has implemented significant changes to the Microsoft Edge browser’s Internet Explorer compatibility mode following what the company describes as “credible reports” of security exploits. According to reports from Microsoft’s Browser Vulnerability Research team, attackers were leveraging IE Mode’s backward compatibility components to bypass built-in security protections in Windows devices.