Cyber Defense
The latest Cyber Defense coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Critical Windows Flaw (CVE-2025-47981) Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
Critical Windows Flaw (CVE-2025-47981) Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-47981, has been discovered in the Windows SPNEGO Extended Negotiation...
Microsoft Tackles Critical SQL Server Flaws in July 2025 Security Updates, Including Zero-Day Vulnerability
Microsoft Tackles Critical SQL Server Flaws in July 2025 Security Updates, Including Zero-Day Vulnerability A recently identified zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server, designated...
Critical AMD Processor Vulnerability, CVE-2025-36357, Exposes Systems to Data Theft: A Comprehensive Guide to Protection
Critical AMD Processor Vulnerability, CVE-2025-36357, Exposes Systems to Data Theft: A Comprehensive Guide to Protection A critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-36357, has been discovered in...
2025 Identity Attack Surge: 3 Critical MFA & Training Defenses
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as identity-based attacks surge to the forefront of digital threats. In 2025, cybercriminals are increasingly bypassing traditional perimeter...
MSRC 2025 Q2 Leaderboard: Top Cybersecurity Researchers Recognized
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has unveiled its 2025 Q2 Security Researcher Leaderboard, showcasing the brightest minds in vulnerability research and reinforcing Microsoft's commitment...
CISA Adds 4 Critical Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog: Essential Patch Guidance
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog with four new critical security flaws actively being weaponized in the wild....
July 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical Updates and Security Fixes for Windows Users
As July 2025 arrives, Windows administrators and IT professionals brace for another critical Patch Tuesday, Microsoft's monthly security update cycle. Following a turbulent June filled with emergency...
How Neudesic's Microsoft Cloud Security Certification Enhances IBM's Hybrid Cloud Security
IBM's acquisition of Neudesic in early 2022 was a strategic move to strengthen its position in hybrid and multi-cloud consulting. Now, Neudesic's recent Microsoft Cloud Security certification is...
How Microsoft Sentinel is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity in South Africa
South Africa's cybersecurity landscape is at a critical juncture, with digital transformation accelerating across industries and cyber threats growing in sophistication. Microsoft Sentinel,...
Mitsubishi MELSOFT Update Manager Flaws Risk Remote Code Execution in ICS
In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, the integrity and security of update management software remain paramount. The latest vulnerabilities discovered in Mitsubishi Electric's...
Teen Cybersecurity Prodigy Dylan: How Microsoft's Bug Bounty Program is Shaping Future Tech Security
At just 17 years old, Dylan has already made a name for himself in the cybersecurity world by uncovering critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft's vast digital ecosystem. His discoveries, reported...
CISA Adds Critical V8 JavaScript Engine Flaw to KEV Catalog: What You Need to Know
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has escalated warnings about CVE-2025-6554, a newly discovered type confusion vulnerability in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, by adding it...