Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs: AI, Security & 5G Redefine Productivity
The hum of anticipation in the tech world reached a crescendo as Microsoft unveiled its Surface Copilot+ PC lineup, marking a bold reimagining of the Windows ecosystem where artificial intelligence,...
Microsoft Removes VPN from Defender Suite: Impacts & Alternatives
In a move that caught many by surprise, Microsoft has quietly removed the virtual private network (VPN) functionality from its Microsoft Defender security suite, fundamentally altering the value...
Microsoft Defender VPN Shutdown Set for February 2025
In a move that caught many users by surprise, Microsoft has quietly confirmed plans to discontinue its integrated VPN service within Microsoft Defender by February 2025. This termination affects the...
Microsoft Edge Secure Network VPN to Retire in 2024: Impacts & Alternatives
Microsoft has begun notifying users that its built-in VPN solution, Microsoft Edge Secure Network (often marketed under the Defender brand umbrella), will be fully retired by late 2024, quietly...
Microsoft Defender VPN Discontinued: What Users Need to Know
Microsoft has confirmed the discontinuation of its standalone VPN service, Microsoft Defender VPN, marking the end of a two-year experiment in bundled security offerings for subscribers. The service,...
Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs Target Federal Agencies with AI-Optimized Hardware
The hum of artificial intelligence is no longer confined to Silicon Valley labs or consumer gadgets; it's resonating through the corridors of federal power. Microsoft's aggressive push into...
Infrastructure Laundering Exposed: How FUNNULL Exploits AWS & Azure for Cybercrime
A sophisticated new cybercrime technique called "infrastructure laundering" is enabling threat actors to camouflage malicious operations within legitimate cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services...
Enable Microsoft Edge's AI scareware blocker to stop fake virus pop-ups now.
Microsoft Edge has introduced a powerful new security feature designed to protect users from scareware—a type of malicious software that tricks victims into believing their system is infected to...
Critical Vulnerabilities in GitHub Copilot Exposed: AI Security Risks for Windows Developers
Recent cybersecurity research has uncovered alarming vulnerabilities in GitHub Copilot, Microsoft's AI-powered coding assistant, that could expose Windows developers to serious security risks. These...
FTP Client Guide 2025: Top 9 Windows Tools Compared for Security & Speed
As digital workflows continue to evolve in 2025, FTP clients remain essential tools for secure file transfers, cloud integration, and efficient data management. Windows users have a wealth of...
CISA warns Contec CMS8000 monitors with 7 critical flaws, including hard-coded credentials (CVE-2022-31813, CVSS 9.8), need immediate firmware update to version 1.2.5.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding multiple critical vulnerabilities in Contec CMS8000 patient monitoring systems that could allow...