Cyberattack Prevention
The latest Cyberattack Prevention coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
AI-Driven Defense Blocks Advanced Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing Attacks
Advanced Microsoft 365 Phishing Attacks and How AI-Driven Defense Shields Your Organization Phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users have escalated to alarming levels of sophistication. A newly...
ModiLoader Malware Bypasses Windows Defenses: A Sophisticated Threat Analysis
In the shadowy corners of the digital ecosystem, a new strain of malware named ModiLoader is demonstrating alarming sophistication in bypassing Windows defenses, leveraging decades-old system...
Pwn2Own 2025 Berlin: Unveiling Zero-Day Vulnerabilities and Cybersecurity Innovations
Introduction Berlin's vibrant tech scene was abuzz as the esteemed Pwn2Own hacking competition made its inaugural appearance in Germany during the OffensiveCon conference from May 15 to 17, 2025....
Critical CVE-2025-21297 Vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Services: Exploitation and Mitigation Strategies
Overview A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-21297, has been discovered in Microsoft's Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS). This flaw allows remote code execution (RCE) and...
Windows 11 Flaws Exposed in 3-Day Pwn2Own Berlin Hacking Event
Introduction The Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 competition, held from May 15 to 17 at the OffensiveCon conference in Berlin, Germany, showcased the prowess of ethical hackers in uncovering zero-day...
Proofpoint's $1B Hornetsecurity Deal Unifies Microsoft 365 Threat Defense
Introduction In a significant move within the cybersecurity sector, Proofpoint has announced its intent to acquire Hornetsecurity Group for a reported $1 billion. This acquisition is poised to...
CVE-2025-47161: SYSTEM-level access flaw patched in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
The discovery of CVE-2025-47161—a privilege escalation flaw in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint—has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community, exposing a critical weakness in what many...
Critical Vulnerabilities in Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Threaten Industrial Infrastructure
In the interconnected world of industrial control systems, the security of devices that form the backbone of critical infrastructure is not just a technical concern but a matter of public safety....
Critical Siemens Industrial PC Flaw Exposes Infrastructure to Remote Attacks
A critical flaw in Siemens' industrial PCs has sent shockwaves through the operational technology security community, exposing fundamental weaknesses in the systems controlling factories, power...
Siemens PCS Neo Vulnerability Exposes Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Risks
In the shadowed corridors of industrial control systems, a newly disclosed vulnerability in Siemens' PCS Neo platform has reignited urgent debates about the fragility of critical infrastructure...
Steam Data Leak Debunked: Valve Denies Breach, SMS Security Risks Exposed
A sudden wave of panic rippled through the gaming community this week following widespread reports of a massive Steam data leak, which allegedly compromised account information for more than 89...
May 2025 Windows Security Vulnerabilities: Critical Patches and System Protection Strategies
Overview In May 2025, Microsoft released a series of critical security updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities across its Windows operating systems and associated software. These updates are part...