Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
TPM 2.0 Mandatory for Windows 11: Security Gains vs. Hardware Hurdles
Microsoft's decision to enforce TPM 2.0 as a mandatory requirement for Windows 11 has sparked discussions among users and IT professionals alike. This security measure, while enhancing protection...
Windows 11 adoption slows as strict hardware requirements and Windows 10's dominance create upgrade dilemmas.
The battle between Windows 11 and Windows 10 continues to shape the PC landscape, with users facing critical decisions about whether to upgrade or stick with Microsoft's older but still dominant OS....
Corrupted Office & ZIP Files: New Phishing Threat Evades Windows Security
A sophisticated new phishing campaign is exploiting corrupted Microsoft Office documents and ZIP archives to bypass traditional email defenses and antivirus software, posing a significant threat to...
Microsoft Defender Exclusions Guide: Add, Manage & Optimize in Windows
Microsoft Defender, the built-in antivirus solution for Windows, provides robust protection against malware and other security threats. However, there are legitimate scenarios where you might need to...
Windows 11 IoT Transforms ATM Security: Diebold Nixdorf's Central Asia Deployment
In a strategic move that signals a significant shift in financial infrastructure security, Diebold Nixdorf has successfully deployed Microsoft Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 across ATM networks...
Why TPM 2.0 is Crucial for Windows 11 Security: A Deep Dive into Hardware-Based Protection
Windows 11's mandatory TPM 2.0 requirement sparked debates, but this hardware security feature is fundamental to modern cybersecurity. Microsoft's decision to require Trusted Platform Module 2.0...
CISA Adds New Vulnerabilities: Critical Security Risks for Windows Users
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, adding several critical security flaws that specifically impact...
Patch Now: CISA Warns Three Critical Reyee OS Flaws Enable Full Network Takeover
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical advisory regarding multiple high-risk vulnerabilities in Ruijie Networks' Reyee OS, posing significant threats...
CISA Issues Critical Cybersecurity Guidance to Counter Growing PRC Threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new guidance to help organizations defend against escalating cyber threats from People's Republic of China (PRC)-linked...
CISA Warns of Critical Vulnerability in Open Automation Software (CVE-2024-11220): Patch Immediately
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding a critical vulnerability in Open Automation Software (OAS) platforms that could allow attackers to...
CISA Warns of Critical Fuji Electric Tellus Lite V-Simulator Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding multiple critical vulnerabilities in Fuji Electric's Tellus Lite V-Simulator software, used widely in...
CISA Warns of Critical Siemens RUGGEDCOM Flaws in ICS Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent advisory regarding critical vulnerabilities in Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 devices, which could expose industrial...