Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft 365 Password Spray Attacks: The Rising Botnet Threat & Defense Strategies
In the shadowy corners of the digital landscape, a relentless cyber threat quietly compromises thousands of Microsoft 365 accounts monthly, exploiting fundamental gaps in authentication defenses...
Microsoft Azure & Red Hat Deepen Security Alliance for RHEL Workloads in Cloud
The relentless drumbeat of high-profile cloud breaches has transformed enterprise security from an IT concern to a boardroom imperative, setting the stage for Microsoft Azure and Red Hat's deepening...
Millions Face October 2025 Deadline: Linux Mint Offers Secure, Hardware-Saving Alternative to Expiring Windows 10
Preparing for Windows 10 End-of-Support: Transitioning to Linux Mint As October 14, 2025, approaches—the official end-of-support date for Windows 10—millions of users find themselves at a...
Microsoft Removes Risky EEEU Permissions in OneDrive for Business to Enhance Cloud Security
In a significant move to bolster cloud security, Microsoft has quietly removed the controversial EEEU (Edit, Execute, and Edit User) permission level from OneDrive for Business, fundamentally...
CISA Warns of Critical Deserialization Vulnerabilities in ICS and Enterprise Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has sounded the alarm once again, this time targeting a cluster of newly identified vulnerabilities that could expose critical systems to...
UK Digital Chaos: Virgin Media, BT & Microsoft 365 Outages Expose Fragile Infrastructure
For millions across the UK, a typical workday descended into chaos as simultaneous disruptions crippled essential digital services. Virgin Media and BT, two telecommunications giants powering vast...
Microsoft 365 Under Siege: Global Botnet Attacks Exploit Password Spraying & Non-Interactive Logins
A wave of sophisticated botnet attacks is battering Microsoft 365 accounts globally, leveraging password spraying and non-interactive sign-in techniques to bypass traditional security measures at an...
Microsoft's $1 Million Investment in Nigeria: Empowering a Million with AI Skills by 2026
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria's digital economy, Microsoft has announced a $1 million investment aimed at equipping one million Nigerians with artificial intelligence (AI) skills by 2026....
Sentra's Deepened Integrations with Microsoft Purview and JupiterOne Redefine Cloud Security
In an era where data breaches dominate headlines and regulatory pressures mount, Sentra's latest announcement of deepened integrations with Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) and...
LockBit Ransomware Exploits Critical Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527)
The discovery of LockBit ransomware exploiting CVE-2023-22527—a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence—has ignited alarms across the cybersecurity landscape,...
Why Microsoft 365 Backup is Your Responsibility: Critical Gaps & Solutions
In today's digital-first business landscape, organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for critical operations—yet many operate under the dangerous misconception that Microsoft handles their...
Windows 11 KB5052078 simplifies file sharing as Windows 10 support ends Oct 2025
Preparing Your Business for the Windows 11 Transition: Strategies & Insights Microsoft’s Windows 11 continues to evolve, offering businesses an increasingly refined and streamlined operating system...