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Windows Shortcut Exploit Finally Patched – Here’s What IT Pros Need to Know
This Week in IT, a hidden Windows shortcut flaw exploited for years finally gets patched, but how did attackers sneak their malware past security teams? Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 customers are about to get powerful Intune tools like Remote Help and just‑in‑time admin rights—but there's a price hike on the way. And by March 2026, frontline workers will lose access to Exchange Web Services.👏 Thanks to @Cayosoft for sponsoring this episode of This Week in IT!#windows11 #microsoft365 #intune 🔗 Links and resources: https://petri.com/podcast/windows-shortcut-exploit-finally-patched-heres-what-it-pros-need-to-know/⌚ Time stamps00:00 - Start00:46 - Windows shortcut flaw05:09 - Intune upgrade for M365 E3 and E5 customers07:40 - EWS retirement for frontline workers
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By Russell Smith - Editorial Director @ Petri.comThis Week in IT, a hidden Windows shortcut flaw exploited for years finally gets patched, but how did attackers sneak their malware past security teams? Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 customers are about to get powerful Intune tools like Remote Help and just‑in‑time admin rights—but there's a price hike on the way. And by March 2026, frontline workers will lose access to Exchange Web Services.👏 Thanks to @Cayosoft for sponsoring this episode of This Week in IT!#windows11 #microsoft365 #intune 🔗 Links and resources: https://petri.com/podcast/windows-shortcut-exploit-finally-patched-heres-what-it-pros-need-to-know/⌚ Time stamps00:00 - Start00:46 - Windows shortcut flaw05:09 - Intune upgrade for M365 E3 and E5 customers07:40 - EWS retirement for frontline workers