Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
IBM ACS Credential Flaw Puts Mainframe Access at Risk on Windows 11
A newly discovered vulnerability in IBM's Access Client Solutions (ACS) software poses a significant security risk for Windows 11 users, potentially exposing sensitive credentials to attackers. This...
Sophos Cyber Threats Target Microsoft Office 365 and Remote Management Tools: What You Need to Know
Sophos X-Ops has identified a surge in cyber threats targeting Microsoft Office 365 and remote management tools, posing significant risks to enterprise security. These sophisticated attacks leverage...
Preparing for Windows 10 End-of-Life in October 2025: What Users Must Know and Do
Introduction Attention all Windows 10 users! October 14, 2025, marks a significant turning point as Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 — an operating system that has powered millions...
Microsoft 365 Faces Intense Cyber Threats: Email Bombing and Vishing Attacks Surge
Introduction Cybersecurity has entered a high-stakes phase as Microsoft 365, a critical platform for businesses worldwide, faces aggressive cyberattacks. Two dominant threats—email bombing and...
Secure Windows Servers: Patch, Lock Accounts, Disable SMBv1 Now
Windows Server remains a critical backbone for enterprise IT infrastructure, making its security hardening an absolute necessity in today's threat landscape. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated,...
Windows Server 2022 Standard: Features, Installation, and Deployment Guide
Windows Server 2022 Standard is Microsoft's latest enterprise-grade operating system, designed to deliver enhanced security, hybrid cloud capabilities, and improved performance for modern workloads....
Critical Vulnerabilities in TCAS II Threaten Aviation Safety: What You Need to Know
Critical Vulnerabilities in TCAS II: Aviation Safety Under Threat Recent cybersecurity research has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in the Traffic Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS II), the last...
CISA ICS Advisories: Critical Windows-Based Industrial System Flaws Exposed
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently issued critical advisories aimed at protecting Industrial Control Systems (ICS) from emerging cyber threats. These advisories...
Windows 11 Administrator Protection: A Game-Changer in Account Security
Revolutionizing Windows 11 Security with Administrator Protection Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking feature in Windows 11, called Administrator Protection, which promises to redefine account...
Secure Windows Server Against 58% of Breaches with These Proven Hardening Steps
Windows Server remains the backbone of enterprise IT infrastructure, making its security paramount in today's threat landscape. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, administrators must implement...
January Patch Tuesday fixes critical Secure Boot bypass flaw in Windows 11
Microsoft has addressed a critical security flaw, CVE-2024-7344, in its January 2024 Patch Tuesday update, specifically targeting Windows 11 systems. This high-severity vulnerability, if exploited,...
Critical Azure DevOps Vulnerabilities: Safeguarding Your CI/CD Pipeline
Overview Recent security assessments have uncovered multiple critical vulnerabilities within Azure DevOps, Microsoft's platform for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). These...