Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows Defender Updates Now Mandatory for Fresh Installs: Essential Security Guide
Microsoft has quietly implemented a critical security change that affects every Windows user performing a fresh installation. The company now requires immediate Defender updates before allowing full...
Microsoft & Core42 Transform UAE's Digital Landscape with Sovereign Cloud for AI & Security
The United Arab Emirates is making a bold leap into the future of secure digital infrastructure through a groundbreaking sovereign cloud partnership between Microsoft and local AI powerhouse Core42....
Google Apps Script Exploited in Advanced Phishing Attacks Targeting Microsoft 365 Users
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Google Apps Script to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft 365 users. This alarming trend combines the trust associated with Google's...
Telangana’s 2025 Cybercrime Decline: How Tech & Strategy Created a Landmark Victory
Telangana’s dramatic reduction in cybercrime cases by 42% in 2025 stands as a blueprint for digital safety in India. This unprecedented success stems from a multi-pronged strategy combining...
Telangana Sees 11% Drop in Cybercrime Cases in 2025: What Worked?
Telangana has reported an 11% year-on-year decline in cybercrime complaints in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state's cybersecurity efforts. This reduction comes after three consecutive...
184 Million Passwords Leaked in 2024: Essential Steps to Secure Your Digital Identity
The year 2024 has already seen one of the largest password leaks in history, with over 184 million credentials exposed due to a combination of cloud misconfigurations and sophisticated cyberattacks....
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade Guide, Security Risks & Alternatives
Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025, marking a critical deadline for millions of users. This means no more security updates, bug...
Met Office's Azure-Powered Supercomputer Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting with AI
The UK's Met Office has taken a quantum leap in meteorological science with its new cloud-powered supercomputer, harnessing Microsoft Azure's capabilities to deliver unprecedented weather forecasting...
Massive Data Leak: 7 Steps to Lock Down Your Passwords Now
In an era where digital footprints are expanding exponentially, the recent massive data leak serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our online lives. Cybersecurity experts warn...
Attackers Exploit Unpatched CVE-2025-30397 in Windows Legacy MSHTML Engine
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-30397) in Microsoft's legacy MSHTML scripting engine is being actively exploited in the wild, putting millions of Windows users at risk of remote...
Massive 2025 Data Breach Exposes 184M Records: Critical Protection Steps for Windows Users
A staggering 184 million personal records were exposed in what cybersecurity experts are calling one of the largest data breaches of 2025. The breach, which affected multiple government services and...
Wizard Cyber: Microsoft-Centric Security Solutions for Modern Threats
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than most organizations can defend against them, Wizard Cyber has emerged as a leading Microsoft-centric managed security service provider (MSSP)....