Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Critical Security Risks of Using Outdated Windows 11 Installation Media
Overview The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw specifically affects...
Set Up BitLocker and Disable Passwordless Sign-In First on Your New Windows 11 PC
Introduction Setting up a new Windows 11 PC is an exciting experience, offering a fresh start with enhanced features and improved performance. However, before diving into personalization and app...
Windows Server 2025 Bug Breaks Domain Controller Firewall After Reboot
Overview Microsoft has recently identified a critical issue affecting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers running the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role. This bug causes domain...
March 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical NTLM & Apple Zero-Day Exploits by APT28
The digital landscape braced for impact as March 2025’s Patch Tuesday unfolded, revealing critical vulnerabilities stretching across operating systems and device ecosystems. Microsoft’s security...
WSUS Extended Support: Why Legacy Patch Management Persists in the Cloud Era
For over two decades, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been the backbone of patch management for countless enterprises, and despite Microsoft's aggressive push toward cloud-based...
NTLM hash leak CVE-2025-24054 exploited within days of March 2025 patch
Overview In March 2025, Microsoft released a security update addressing a critical vulnerability in the Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication protocol, identified as CVE-2025-24054. Despite...
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 6 Zero-Days Fixed, One Under Attack Since 2023
Overview In March 2025, both Microsoft and Apple released critical security updates to address multiple zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. These updates are essential for...
PTA warns outdated Windows 11 24H2 media blocks security updates.
Overview The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released an urgent cybersecurity advisory about a critical vulnerability discovered in Windows 11 version 24H2 installations. This flaw...
Microsoft Extends WSUS Support: What It Means for Enterprise IT
In a move that caught many enterprise IT administrators off guard, Microsoft has quietly extended support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), reversing earlier indications that the legacy...
Mitigating Remote Desktop Freezing Issues Caused by Windows Update KB5051987
Introduction In February 2025, Microsoft released security update KB5051987 for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. While intended to enhance system security, this update inadvertently...