Advanced Threats
The latest Advanced Threats coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
How Phishing Attacks Exploit Enterprise Email Security Trust and Link Wrapping
For years, enterprise email security has been built on foundations of trust and automated threat detection—mechanisms like link wrapping and URL rewriting intended to shield organizations from the...
The Evolution of Cloud Phishing: Microsoft OAuth Exploitation and AI-Driven Attacks
Phishing campaigns in the cloud era have undergone a fundamental evolution, leveraging both novel attack surfaces and the expanded reach of cloud identity management systems. Nowhere is this...
Password Spraying Attacks: How UNK_SneakyStrike Exploits Legitimate Tools
Password spraying attacks have evolved into one of the most insidious threats in cybersecurity, leveraging legitimate tools to bypass traditional defenses. A recent incident, dubbed UNK_SneakyStrike,...
Outlook to Block Two File Types from 2025 as Exploits Like Follina Rise
Microsoft is taking another decisive step in its ongoing battle against cyber threats by announcing that Outlook will block 'library-ms' and 'search-ms' file attachments starting in 2025. This move...
Windows 11 KTM Vulnerabilities Exposed: OffensiveCon 2025 Reveals Critical Exploits
At OffensiveCon 2025, held at the Hilton Berlin, security researchers unveiled a startling discovery: overlooked vulnerabilities in Windows 11's Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) that could be...
Tycoon2FA Phishing Campaign Targets Microsoft 365 with Advanced URL Evasion and MFA Bypass Techniques
Introduction A new wave of sophisticated phishing attacks, spearheaded by the cybercriminal group Tycoon2FA, is threatening the security of Microsoft 365 users globally. This phishing campaign...
Critical SMB Vulnerability CVE-2025-29956 Exposes Kernel Memory - Patch Now
The discovery of a critical vulnerability in Windows Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, cataloged as CVE-2025-29956, has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community, underscoring the perpetual...
Critical Windows Installer Vulnerability (CVE-2025-29837) Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation
A newly uncovered vulnerability in the Windows Installer service has sent shockwaves through enterprise security teams, exposing a critical pathway for attackers to bypass security controls and...
Critical Excel Vulnerability CVE-2025-30381: Exploit Analysis & Mitigation
Imagine opening an innocuous Excel spreadsheet from a trusted colleague, only to unleash malware that silently infiltrates your entire corporate network—this nightmare scenario became disturbingly...
NTLM hash leak CVE-2025-24054 exploited within days of March 2025 patch
Overview In March 2025, Microsoft released a security update addressing a critical vulnerability in the Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication protocol, identified as CVE-2025-24054. Despite...
Understanding CVE-2025-27475: Windows Update Stack Vulnerability Explained
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, even the most fundamental components of operating systems can become prime targets for exploitation. A recent example is the Windows Update Stack...
Understanding Google's OAuth and Google Sites Phishing Attacks: A Comprehensive Analysis
In recent developments, a sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged, exploiting Google's OAuth protocol and Google Sites to deceive users into revealing their credentials. This attack underscores...