Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support in 2025: Essential Migration Strategies to Safeguard Your Business
Introduction Microsoft's announcement of the official end-of-support (EOL) date for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 marks a critical milestone for businesses and IT professionals worldwide. This...
Windows 11 Security Exposed: Pwn2Own 2025 Reveals Critical Vulnerabilities
The fluorescent lights of Berlin's Estrel Convention Centre hummed with anticipation as the world's top security researchers gathered for Pwn2Own 2025, their fingers poised over keyboards like...
Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 Day 1: Unveiling Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Across Windows, Linux, Virtualization, and AI Systems
Introduction The inaugural day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, held under the auspices of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), spotlighted the fragility and complexity of modern software ecosystems. The...
Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 Day One: AI Exploits and Rooting Vulnerabilities Unveiled
Introduction The inaugural day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, hosted by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), marked a significant milestone in cybersecurity competitions. This year's event introduced an...
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...
May 2025 Windows 10 Patch KB5058379 Triggers BitLocker Recovery Mode Errors
Overview The recent deployment of Windows 10 update KB5058379 has led to significant issues for users, including unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts and system errors. This development has raised...
Microsoft's Ethical Dilemma: Cloud, AI, and Geopolitical Scrutiny
The glow of server farms humming across the globe masks a gathering storm for Microsoft, as its position at the intersection of geopolitics, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence thrusts the...
Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative and NIST pact reshape enterprise patch management with AI-driven tools
Introduction In an era where cyber threats are escalating in both frequency and sophistication, enterprise IT organizations face the formidable task of securing expansive digital infrastructures....
Critical Chromium Vulnerability CVE-2025-4664 Exposes Millions to Remote Code Execution
A newly uncovered vulnerability in the Chromium browser engine has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, exposing millions of users to potential remote code execution attacks simply by...
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 Chromium Vulnerability CVE-2025-4609 Threatens Billions of Browser Users
A newly uncovered critical vulnerability in Chromium's core, designated CVE-2025-4609, has ignited urgent alarms across the digital security landscape, threatening the fundamental safeguards...