Microsoft OneDrive — Latest News and Analysis

Microsoft has improved Edge for Business controls for shadow AI, data loss prevention, contractors, extensions, and scareware.

Microsoft Edge will add a Google account sign-in option, easing Microsoft account friction while leaving administrators a policy switch to control rollout.

Microsoft has patched a Copilot flaw after researchers showed a one-click chain that could expose two-factor codes and enterprise data via search.

Google Photos now schedules recurring Takeout exports after a full baseline, sending only changed media later so backups save repeat download time and storage.

Microsoft has announced that cloud-deleted OneDrive files will no longer appear in the local Recycle Bin starting May 2026, with no admin opt-out available.

Microsoft has launched AI Restyle for OneDrive, a generative photo tool that duplicates a free Windows Photos feature and notably drops the Copilot brand.

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman has revealed he is working to end Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft account requirement, amid a growing internal campaign.

Microsoft has confirmed that the March KB5079473 update breaks Microsoft account sign-ins in Teams, OneDrive, Edge, and other apps on Windows 11.

Microsoft has redesigned Copilot Notebooks with a three-column layout, AI agents, and Quick Create tools, now available to commercial M365 Copilot users.

Microsoft has patched a Copilot bug that exposed confidential Outlook emails and expanded DLP controls to cover all storage locations via Microsoft Purview.

Russia-linked hackers have hijacked Microsoft Entra accounts by abusing OAuth 2.0 device code flow to bypass MFA, with Storm-2372 leading active campaigns.

Microsoft has ended support for Microsoft Lens and is pushing users toward OneDrive, but the recommended cloud-based alternative lacks local scan saving functionality.

Microsoft has launched AI agents in OneDrive, allowing users to analyze up to 20 documents simultaneously. The feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

Microsoft has announced the retirement of standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans, forcing customer migration to Microsoft 365 bundles by 2029.

Microsoft has released KB5078127, its second emergency Windows 11 patch in seven days, fixing Outlook crashes and OneDrive failures after January's Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs affecting app launches and cloud storage

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is replacing Microsoft 365 with Open Desk, a European open-source alternative, citing geopolitical risks and a push for digital sovereignty.

Microsoft revamps OneDrive with a new Windows app, an AI Photos Agent for Copilot to search your photos, and a 'hero link' system to finally fix sharing.

Microsoft is removing OneDrive file management from its M365 Copilot iOS app, finalizing its transformation from an all-in-one Office hub to a dedicated AI chat tool.

Security firm Zenity reveals 'AgentFlayer,' a zero-click attack using a 'poisoned' document and indirect prompt injection to steal data via ChatGPT Connectors.

Microsoft is now offering free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 users who sync their PC with the Windows Backup app, a strategic move to avert a security crisis and deepen integration with its cloud services ahead of the 2025 deadline.

OpenAI has launched a beta feature for ChatGPT Deep Research, enabling Plus, Pro, and Team users to connect and analyze files directly from their Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint accounts.

An upcoming change in OneDrive will automatically suggest syncing personal cloud storage with work PCs.

Microsoft has unveiled its Copilot Wave 2 updates, focusing on human-agent collaboration with new agents, an Agent Store, and bolstered CCS governance tools.

Users of new 2025 Synology Plus NAS units may face disabled features like health reporting and dedupe if using non-Synology certified hard drives.

Microsoft OneDrive users are facing a persistent issue where shared folders no longer sync locally, appearing as web links instead. Microsoft has yet to respond to the widespread complaints.

Microsoft has started testing a free Office version that forces users to store files in OneDrive while showing in-app ads, signaling a shift toward more cloud reliance and monetization.

Cybersecurity experts warn that Microsoft’s OneDrive Offline Mode leaves sensitive OCR data vulnerable in unprotected local databases.

A flaw in Microsoft Azure multi-factor authentication allowed attackers to brute-force accounts, exposing data in Teams, OneDrive, and more.

The new migration service aims to reduce the administrative burden of onboarding customers to Google Workspace by simplifying data transfers.