Cyber Defense
The latest Cyber Defense coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
LapDogs Cyber Espionage: How SOHO Devices Are Being Exploited via ORB Networks
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign, dubbed "LapDogs," has been uncovered by security researchers, targeting small office/home office (SOHO) devices worldwide. This operation has already...
Microsoft's AI-Powered Cybersecurity Overhaul: Leadership Shifts and Future Strategies
Microsoft is making bold moves to redefine enterprise cybersecurity by integrating artificial intelligence into its core security strategy while simultaneously reshuffling its leadership team. The...
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing: How to Protect Your Organization Now
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature has compromised over 70 organizations across multiple sectors in the U.S. since May 2025. This attack vector bypasses...
Microsoft Integrates CISO into AI & Cloud Teams to Boost Security Strategy
Microsoft is making waves in the cybersecurity world by repositioning its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Igor Tsyganskiy, directly within its AI and cloud operations teams. This strategic...
KnowBe4 and Microsoft Boost Email Security with Groundbreaking Integration
In a landmark collaboration, KnowBe4 and Microsoft have joined forces to redefine email security for enterprises. This strategic integration, the first of its kind within Microsoft's security...
YES24 Cyberattack Exposes Critical Ransomware Vulnerabilities in Global Digital Security
Four days of total digital silence. That was the stark reality for the 20 million users of YES24, South Korea’s largest online bookstore, after a catastrophic ransomware attack forced the entire...
KnowBe4 & Microsoft Join Forces to Revolutionize Email Security Against Cyber Threats
The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a groundbreaking collaboration as KnowBe4, the leader in security awareness training, integrates its human risk management platform with Microsoft's robust...
Why You Must Upgrade to Windows 11 Before Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025
Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, marks a critical turning point for millions of users still running the decade-old operating system. The Indian Computer...
Critical Vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric's Modicon Controllers Expose Industrial Systems to Significant Risks
Critical Vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric's Modicon Controllers Expose Industrial Systems to Significant Risks Multiple high-impact vulnerabilities have been identified in Schneider Electric's...
New Wave of Cyber Espionage Hits Eastern Europe with XDigo Malware and LNK Vulnerability
New Wave of Cyber Espionage Hits Eastern Europe with XDigo Malware and LNK Vulnerability A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign featuring the new XDigo malware is actively targeting government...
Cybersecurity in 2023: Zero Trust, AI Defense & Resilience Strategies
In today's hyper-connected world, cybersecurity has evolved from an IT concern to a business-critical priority affecting every organization and individual. As cyber threats grow in sophistication and...
Microsoft Enhances Windows 365 Security with Default Protections & Redirection Controls
Microsoft is doubling down on security for Windows 365 Cloud PCs with new default protections and granular redirection controls designed to combat modern cyber threats. These changes arrive as...