Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support: Security Risks & Upgrade Solutions for 2025
The clock is ticking for over a billion devices as Windows 10 approaches its October 14, 2025 end-of-support deadline—a milestone that will transform the world’s most popular operating system...
Microsoft Student SOC Initiative: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Education with Hands-On Real-World Training
Introduction Microsoft is pioneering a transformative approach to cybersecurity education through its innovative Student SOC (Security Operations Center) initiative. Addressing the critical and...
WhatsApp Windows Zero-Day CVE-2025-30401 Lets Fake Images Execute Malware
Understanding CVE-2025-30401: WhatsApp Malware Threat for Windows Users Introduction A serious security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30401 has recently come to light affecting WhatsApp...
Windows 11 Update KB5055523: Unveiling the Purpose Behind the Mysterious 'inetpub' Folder
Introduction The April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11, designated as KB5055523, has introduced an unexpected element to users' systems: the creation of an empty 'inetpub' folder in the root...
N-able’s Security Enhancements Redefine MSP Vulnerability Management and Microsoft 365 Protection
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than many businesses can defend against them, managed service providers (MSPs) face mounting pressure to shield clients from crippling breaches. N-able’s...
Storm-2460 exploits Windows zero-day CVE-2025-29824 in global ransomware attacks
In April 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) kernel driver, tracked as CVE-2025-29824. This flaw has been actively exploited by...
Ransomware attackers now target domain controllers to steal NTDS.dit, demanding 9 million average recovery costs.
Introduction Cyberattacks leveraging ransomware have rapidly escalated in sophistication, targeting critical network components with increasing precision. Among the most coveted targets today are...
April Patch Tuesday 2025: Critical Zero-Day CVE-2025-29824 & Manual Fixes Explained
Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday has delivered one of the most complex security updates in recent memory, addressing 121 vulnerabilities with 11 rated critical. At the forefront is an actively...
Critical Microsoft Active Directory Vulnerability CVE-2025-29810: Risks & Mitigation
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Active Directory, designated as CVE-2025-29810, has sent shockwaves through the IT security community, posing a severe threat to enterprise...
Understanding the Global Exchange Admin Center Outage: Causes, Impact, and Workarounds
Introduction Microsoft's Exchange Admin Center (EAC) outage has recently posed a significant challenge for IT administrators worldwide. The EAC is a critical web portal that allows administrators to...
Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical Zero-Day Fixes and Security Insights
Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers one of the most consequential security updates in recent years, addressing multiple zero-day vulnerabilities already being exploited in the wild—a...
Critical Windows Kernel Vulnerability CVE-2025-29824 Exploited by Ransomware - Urgent Patch Required
A newly discovered vulnerability in Windows operating systems, designated as CVE-2025-29824, has triggered urgent security alerts across enterprise networks and home systems alike. This critical flaw...