Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Launches AI Security Upgrade with Identity Threat Alerts and DSPM Data Controls
Introduction In response to the escalating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in enterprise environments, Microsoft has unveiled a suite of advanced security features aimed at bolstering...
Windows 11's Evolving Security and Privacy Landscape: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction In response to the escalating cyber threats and the growing demand for user-centric security, Microsoft has significantly enhanced the security and privacy features of Windows 11. These...
Secure Azure Managed Identities: Key Practices to Prevent Abuse
Introduction Azure Managed Identities (MIs) have revolutionized the way applications authenticate to Azure services by eliminating the need for developers to manage credentials directly. By providing...
Safeguarding Microsoft 365 Against the Surge in HTML-Based Phishing Attacks
In recent months, cybersecurity experts have observed a significant uptick in sophisticated phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users. These attacks often employ malicious HTML attachments to...
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....
Dead Man’s Scripts: The Hidden Cyber Threat in Legacy Windows Systems
In the shadowed corners of corporate networks, forgotten automation scripts—crafted by departed employees or abandoned projects—silently execute commands with unchecked privileges, creating...
Enhancing Service Account Security with Delegated Managed Service Accounts in Windows Server 2025
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, safeguarding service accounts has become paramount. Windows Server 2025 introduces Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), a...
Enhancing Windows Server 2025 Security: Implementing Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) to Mitigate Advanced Persistent Threats
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, protecting Windows Server environments from advanced persistent threats (APTs) remains a paramount concern. With the release of Windows...
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...