Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Dubai's AI-Driven Utilities: How DEWA and Microsoft Are Shaping the Future
Dubai, a city synonymous with innovation and ambition, is rapidly positioning itself as a global leader in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into critical infrastructure. At the...
Messaging Apps as Cyberattack Vectors: Protecting Microsoft 365 Credentials
In an era where remote work and digital communication dominate the corporate landscape, hackers have found a new gateway to infiltrate systems and steal sensitive information: messaging apps....
Hidden Dangers of 'inetpub' Folder in Windows Post-April 2025 Updates
For Windows administrators and enthusiasts, the seemingly innocuous 'inetpub' folder has long been a quiet corner of the operating system, often overlooked unless you're running Internet Information...
Mastering Windows 11 Deployment: Security, AI, and Challenges for IT Leaders
For IT leaders and Windows enthusiasts, the transition to Windows 11 isn’t just an operating system upgrade—it’s a pivotal moment in digital transformation. As Microsoft pushes forward with its...
Cracked Windows 10 Activators Expose Users to Malware and Legal Risks
Downloading and installing a cracked version of Windows 10, especially one that bypasses the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) requirement using activators, poses significant risks to both individual...
Windows 11’s Hidden ‘inetpub’ Folder: Security Risks, Vulnerabilities, and How to Protect Your System
Introduction In April 2025, following a cumulative Windows 11 update, a mysterious new folder, named "inetpub", appeared unexpectedly at the root of the system drive on virtually all Windows 11...
NATO's Cyber Defense Revolution: Key Lessons for IT Professionals and Windows Security
In an era where digital battlegrounds are as critical as physical ones, NATO's recent push to revolutionize cyber defense offers profound lessons for IT professionals navigating an increasingly...
Russian Hackers Exploit OAuth 2.0 to Compromise Microsoft 365 Accounts in 2025
Introduction In early 2025, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a series of sophisticated attacks orchestrated by Russian-linked threat actors targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. These adversaries...
Exploiting Trust: How Russian Hackers Hijacked Microsoft 365 Accounts via OAuth 2.0 in 2023
Introduction In 2023, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a series of sophisticated attacks orchestrated by Russian state-sponsored hackers targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. These adversaries...
Microsoft Exchange Online's AI Misstep: Adobe Emails Mistakenly Flagged as Spam
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft Exchange Online experienced a significant issue where its machine learning (ML) models erroneously classified legitimate Adobe emails as spam. This incident...
Microsoft's Zero Trust Security Framework: The Future of Cybersecurity for Windows
In an era where cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, the traditional perimeter-based security model is no longer sufficient to protect enterprise environments. Microsoft, a titan in the...