Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Russian Cyber Attacks Exploit Microsoft 365 Device Code Authentication in Phishing Campaigns
Russian state-sponsored hackers are actively exploiting Microsoft 365's device code authentication flow in sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting government and corporate networks. Cybersecurity...
Microsoft Opens Datacentre Academy in Saudi Arabia to Boost Cloud and Security Skills
Microsoft has unveiled its latest initiative to bolster IT skills in the Middle East with the launch of a Datacentre Academy in Saudi Arabia. This strategic move aims to address the growing demand...
Exploiting Microsoft Device Code Authentication: An Emerging Threat to Microsoft 365 Security
Introduction In recent months, cybersecurity researchers and Microsoft have uncovered a sophisticated new threat targeting Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts through an unexpected vulnerability: the...
Windows Server Build 26360: Advancing Server Security with WDAC and Windows Admin Center in 2025
Introduction Microsoft has unveiled Windows Server build 26360, the first Insider Preview release of 2025, setting a new benchmark for server security. This update centers on integrating Windows...
Microsoft Data Centre Academy Launches in Saudi Arabia: Empowering the Middle East’s Digital Workforce
Microsoft Data Centre Academy Launches in Saudi Arabia: A Leap for IT Skills In a forward-thinking collaboration between Microsoft Arabia and Saudi Arabia's National IT Academy (NITA), the Middle...
Protecting Your Microsoft 365: Beware the New Phishing Campaign Targeting Device Code Authentication
Microsoft 365 users are facing a sophisticated new phishing campaign that exploits device code authentication, putting sensitive business data at risk. Security researchers have identified this...
12 critical fixes in Feb Patch Tuesday, including two zero-days under active exploit
Microsoft's February 2025 Patch Tuesday has addressed several critical vulnerabilities in Windows Server, including two zero-day exploits actively targeted by attackers. This comprehensive analysis...
Cybersecurity Alert: New Research Reveals 78% of Microsoft 365 Users Targeted in Sophisticated Account Takeover Attacks
Introduction Recent research from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has revealed a startling vulnerability in Microsoft's ecosystem: approximately 78% of Microsoft 365 users have been targeted by account...
Microsoft and NITA Launch First Datacenter Academy in Saudi Arabia
In a significant stride towards empowering the regional technology workforce, Microsoft Arabia has partnered with Saudi Arabia's National IT Academy (NITA) to unveil the Middle East’s first...
Microsoft's MSRT quietly removes malware during monthly Windows updates.
Windows users have long relied on Microsoft’s built-in security tools to protect their systems from malware and cyber threats. Among these tools, the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool...
SimpleHelp Path Traversal Flaw Exposes Windows Systems - Update Now
The cybersecurity landscape has been shaken by the discovery of CVE-2024-57727, a critical path traversal vulnerability affecting SimpleHelp, a popular remote support and access tool. This flaw...
CISA's ICS Advisories: What Windows Users Need to Know About Industrial Control System Security
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regularly publishes Industrial Control System (ICS) advisories that contain critical information about vulnerabilities affecting...