Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Sophisticated Microsoft 365 Phishing Attacks Surge: How to Protect Your Organization
In recent months, cybersecurity professionals have observed an alarming escalation in highly sophisticated phishing campaigns specifically engineered to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts, leveraging...
Windows 10 End-of-Support 2025: Middle East CIOs Face Critical Upgrade Decisions
The clock is ticking toward October 14, 2025—a date etched into the calendars of Middle Eastern CIOs as Microsoft's definitive end-of-support deadline for Windows 10. This milestone isn't merely a...
Microsoft Urgently Releases KB5061977 Security Update for Windows 11 24H2 Amid Active Cyber Threats
On May 27, 2025, in the midst of escalating cyber threats and widespread reports of exploitation, Microsoft issued an urgent out-of-band security update for Windows 11—designated KB5061977. This...
Microsoft Launches Malaysia West Cloud Region: A Game-Changer for ASEAN Digital Economy
The hum of servers now echoes through Malaysia's western corridor, signaling not just another data center opening but a tectonic shift in Southeast Asia's digital landscape as Microsoft flips the...
UAE Advances Digital Sovereignty with Microsoft Azure Sovereign Cloud for AI-Ready Infrastructure
The United Arab Emirates is making bold strides in digital sovereignty with its adoption of Microsoft Azure's sovereign cloud capabilities, positioning itself as a regional leader in secure, AI-ready...
Commvault Metallic Breach Exposes SaaS Security Risks for Windows Users
In a digital era where data is the lifeblood of organizations, the reliance on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for critical functions like cloud backup and disaster recovery has skyrocketed....
Cybercriminals Use Fake Download Sites to Spread VenomRAT and StormKitty Malware
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a chilling new threat has emerged for Windows users worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign that...
Microsoft's Post-Quantum Cryptography: Securing Windows 11 Against Quantum Threats
The world of cybersecurity is perpetually on high alert, grappling with an unrelenting stream of evolving threats that demand innovative defenses. On the horizon looms a game-changer: quantum...
Core42 Partners with Microsoft to Secure UAE's Sovereign Cloud for AI Innovation
UAE Pioneers Digital Sovereignty with Microsoft and Core42's Cloud Innovation in the AI Era In a world where digital interconnectedness is reshaping economies and governance, the United Arab Emirates...
Microsoft and Figure Eight Federal Forge Artemis-Azure Pact to Bring Auditable AI to the Battlefield
Figure Eight Federal and Microsoft have inked a strategic partnership that merges the Artemis data-labeling platform with Azure Government’s cloud infrastructure, a move the companies claim will...
Windows 11 Gets Quantum-Resistant Encryption with ML-KEM and ML-DSA Integration
Microsoft has quietly embedded post-quantum cryptography into the heart of Windows 11, giving security-conscious developers and enterprises their first official tools to fend off attacks from future...
Microsoft: Refresh Windows Install Images Every 3 Months to Close Critical Defender Vulnerability
Microsoft has issued a stern warning to IT administrators and power users alike: Windows installation images that are more than a few months old may contain dangerously outdated Microsoft Defender...