Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft 365 Users Warned: New FlowerStorm Phishing Bypasses 2FA
Microsoft 365 accounts are increasingly targeted by sophisticated phishing campaigns that bypass traditional two-factor authentication (2FA) protections. Security researchers have uncovered a new...
M365 Apps Hit Windows 10 Support Wall on Oct 14, 2025
Windows 10 users are facing a critical deadline as Microsoft prepares to end support for Microsoft 365 apps on the aging operating system. This move signals Microsoft's push towards Windows 11...
Phishing-as-a-Service Platforms Exploit 2FA Vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365
Introduction In recent years, cybercriminals have significantly advanced their tactics, particularly through the emergence of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms. These services enable attackers...
Bitpixie Vulnerability Exposes Windows 11 BitLocker Encryption Flaws (CVE-2023-21563)
A critical vulnerability dubbed Bitpixie (CVE-2023-21563) has exposed weaknesses in Windows 11's BitLocker encryption system, potentially allowing attackers to bypass disk encryption protections....
Beware the Sneaky 2FA Attack: How Hackers Bypass Microsoft 365 Security
Cybercriminals have developed a sophisticated new method to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) in Microsoft 365, putting businesses and individuals at risk. This alarming security flaw exploits...
Critical Windows 11 Secure Boot Flaw (CVE-2024-7344) Left Devices Vulnerable for 7 Months
The discovery of a critical security flaw in Windows 11's Secure Boot mechanism remained unpatched for over seven months, exposing millions of devices to potential firmware-level attacks that could...
Windows 10 End of Support: Security Risks, Upgrade Challenges & Alternatives
The ticking clock for Windows 10 grows louder by the day, with Microsoft's official end-of-support date—October 14, 2025—looming like a digital guillotine. This isn't merely a suggestion; it's a...
Sneaky 2FA Attacks: How Cybercriminals Bypass Multi-Factor Authentication
For years, two-factor authentication (2FA) stood as the golden shield against unauthorized account access—a simple yet powerful layer requiring users to verify identity through something they know...
Sneaky Log Phishing Kit: How It Bypasses Microsoft 365 MFA and Steals Credentials
The digital shadows where cybercrime thrives have birthed a new weapon: an insidious phishing kit dubbed "Sneaky Log," surgically engineered to bypass Microsoft 365's formidable defenses and steal...
Microsoft's 2023 Windows Hardening Update: Key Security Enhancements & Implementation Challenges
The digital battleground has never been more perilous. As cyberattacks grow increasingly sophisticated—with ransomware incidents surging 37% year-over-year according to IBM's 2023 Cost of a Data...
Windows 11 Secure Boot Vulnerability CVE-2024-7344: Risks and Mitigations
In the pre-dawn hours of system initialization, where firmware handshakes determine a computer's trustworthiness, Windows 11's Secure Boot mechanism – designed as an impenetrable vault against...