Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Launches Global Legal and Technical Crackdown on Cybercrime Network Storm-2139 Exploiting Generative AI
Introduction In a decisive move to enhance cybersecurity and uphold ethical AI practices, Microsoft has initiated a comprehensive legal and technical crackdown targeting a notorious global cybercrime...
Essential Cybersecurity Workshop for Windows Admins: Protect Microsoft 365 Now
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, where cyber threats morph faster than many organizations can adapt, the urgency for practical cybersecurity education has never been greater. Windows...
Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against AI Cybercrime: Protecting Azure OpenAI Services
Microsoft has launched unprecedented legal action against cybercriminals exploiting its Azure OpenAI services, marking a significant escalation in the tech giant's fight against AI-powered...
Hybrid threats surge 47% in 2023—Microsoft urges merging cyber-physical defenses for Windows.
In today's interconnected world, the line between cyber and physical security is blurring at an unprecedented rate. Windows users, whether individuals or enterprises, face a growing category of risks...
How Attackers Steal Your MFA Session Cookies in Windows 365 Environments
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has long been considered a gold standard for security, but a growing threat called pass-the-cookie attacks is exposing vulnerabilities in even the most robust MFA...
Deleted code lives on: Copilot leaks API keys from removed repos.
Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant integrated into GitHub and Windows development environments, has recently come under scrutiny for a concerning security flaw dubbed 'Zombie Data.'...
Microsoft Sues Iranian, UK Hackers Over AI Model Theft for Deepfake Content
Introduction In a significant move to combat the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has exposed a sophisticated cybercrime operation known as "LLMjacking." This scheme involves the...
Microsoft Copilot and Windows 11 Activation: Addressing Risks and Upholding Ethical AI Use
Microsoft Copilot and Windows 11 Activation Controversy: Risks and Ethics Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant integrated into Windows 11 and other Microsoft products, has recently been at the...
Microsoft and Veeam Forge a New Era of AI-Powered Data Resilience and Cybersecurity
Microsoft and Veeam: Transforming Data Resilience with AI Integration In today's digital era marked by escalating cyber threats and complex regulatory demands, protecting enterprise data has become a...
Microsoft Announces Skype Shutdown: Transitioning Users to Teams by May 2025
Microsoft Announces Skype Shutdown: Transitioning Users to Teams by May 2025 Introduction In a significant shift within the digital communication landscape, Microsoft has announced the retirement of...
Australia's Defence Department Exits Global Switch: Cloud Migration & Cybersecurity Implications
The Australian Department of Defence has made a strategic decision to exit the Global Switch data center, marking a significant shift in its digital infrastructure strategy. This move comes as part...
Microsoft Copilot's Activation Script Incident: AI Safety and Cybersecurity Risks in Windows 11
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot feature recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons when users discovered it could generate Windows activation scripts, raising serious concerns about AI safety...