Cybersecurity Best Practices
The latest Cybersecurity Best Practices coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Understanding the Security Risks and Protecting Your System
Inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Security Risks & How to Protect Your System Introduction With the April 2025 cumulative update (notably KB5055523) for Windows 11 24H2, many users have noticed a...
5 Essential Tips to Secure Windows 11 on Public Wi-Fi Networks
Public Wi-Fi is a modern convenience that many Windows 11 users rely on, whether sipping coffee at a local café, working from an airport lounge, or browsing at a library. But with this convenience...
Zero Trust Access vs. VPNs: The Future of Network Security for Windows Users
In an era where cyber threats evolve as rapidly as the technologies designed to combat them, modern organizations are rethinking their approach to network security. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs),...
Enhancing Windows Security: Strategies to Harden NTLM Authentication and Safeguard Credentials in 2025
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, legacy protocols like NTLM (NT LAN Manager) continue to pose significant security risks. Despite being deprecated, NTLM remains prevalent...
CISA 2025 ICS Vulnerability Advisories: Protecting Industrial Control Systems
In an era where digital threats loom larger than ever, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken a proactive stance to safeguard the backbone of modern society: our...
Critical Vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric’s ConneXium Network Manager Exposed
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial cybersecurity, a new set of critical vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric’s ConneXium Network Manager has raised alarms among Windows enthusiasts and...
Critical Azure Local Cluster Vulnerability Exposes Enterprise Credentials (CVE-2025-26628)
A newly discovered vulnerability in Azure's local cluster management tools has sent shockwaves through the cloud security community, exposing critical credential storage weaknesses that could give...
Critical Windows LSM Vulnerability CVE-2025-26651: Risks, Mitigation & Impact
In the ever-escalating arms race of cybersecurity, a newly disclosed vulnerability designated CVE-2025-26651 has sent shockwaves through the Windows ecosystem, exposing a critical weakness in the...
Critical Visual Studio Vulnerability CVE-2025-29804 Exposes Privilege Escalation Risk
In the shadowed corridors of cybersecurity, a newly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft's flagship development environment has sent ripples through the software engineering community. Designated as...
CVE-2025-29796: Critical Microsoft Edge for iOS Spoofing Vulnerability and Mitigation Guide
Microsoft has issued a critical security advisory for CVE-2025-29796, a newly discovered spoofing vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge on iOS devices. This flaw could allow attackers to display...
CISA Warns Windows Admins: RESURGE Malware Exploits Ivanti Flaw CVE-2025-0282
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert regarding RESURGE malware, a sophisticated threat targeting Windows systems through the recently disclosed...
Layered Windows Security: Essential Tips for Multi-Level PC Protection
Windows PCs remain prime targets for cybercriminals, making robust security measures essential for every user. This comprehensive guide explores a layered protection strategy to safeguard your system...