Cyber Defense
The latest Cyber Defense coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft 365 Copilot 'EchoLeak' Bug (Jan 2025) Let Hackers Steal Data via Prompts
In January 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Aim Labs made a startling discovery—a critical vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot that could expose sensitive enterprise data through carefully...
Aim Labs finds zero-click EchoLeak flaw steals data via Microsoft 365 Copilot
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, dubbed EchoLeak, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Researchers from Aim Labs uncovered this zero-click attack vector,...
EchoLeak: How a Zero-Click AI Exploit Is Forcing Microsoft Copilot Security Overhaul
A newly discovered zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot has exposed critical weaknesses in enterprise AI security frameworks, forcing organizations to rethink how they deploy conversational...
Siemens Patches Critical Privilege Flaws in SCALANCE and RUGGEDCOM ICS Devices
Industrial control systems (ICS) form the backbone of critical infrastructure, and their security is paramount to national and economic stability. Siemens' SCALANCE and RUGGEDCOM devices, widely used...
Siemens Industrial Network Vulnerabilities: Critical Risks and Proactive Security Measures
Industrial control systems (ICS) form the backbone of critical infrastructure, from power grids to manufacturing plants, making their security a matter of national importance. Siemens, a global...
Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 XSS Vulnerability: Critical Insights for ICS Security
A recently disclosed Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 devices poses significant risks to industrial control systems (ICS) and critical infrastructure. Tracked as...
Stealth Falcon APT Exploits Windows WebDAV RCE Flaw for Spy Campaigns
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows' WebDAV implementation (CVE-2025-33053) is being actively exploited by the advanced persistent threat group Stealth Falcon in a...
EchoLeak Zero-Click Vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot: Enterprise Security Risks Explained
A newly discovered zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, dubbed EchoLeak, has sent shockwaves through the enterprise security community. This critical flaw in the AI-powered productivity...
EchoLeak: Microsoft Copilot's Zero-Click AI Vulnerability Exposed in 2025
In early 2025, cybersecurity researchers from Aim Labs made a startling discovery: a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot, now known as 'EchoLeak.' Officially designated as...
EchoLeak CVE-2025-32711: Protecting Microsoft 365 Copilot from Zero-Click AI Attacks
In early 2024, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, designated as CVE-2025-32711 and nicknamed "EchoLeak." This zero-click exploit could allow...
Microsoft Copilot security flaws expose AI prompt injection and data leak risks in business apps
Microsoft's Copilot, an AI-driven assistant integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite, has recently been at the center of significant security concerns. These issues not only highlight vulnerabilities...
Zero-day CVE-2025-33055 WebDAV flaw grants SYSTEM access in 78-vulnerability June Patch Tuesday
Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday has delivered urgent security updates addressing 78 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day exploit (CVE-2025-33053) actively weaponized by advanced threat...