Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Mandatory MFA for Microsoft 365 begins October 2024 rollout.
Microsoft has announced that Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will become mandatory for all Microsoft 365 users, marking a significant shift in enterprise security practices. This move aims to...
Veeam Data Cloud Vault Adds Immutable Azure Storage for Ransomware Defense
Veeam, a leader in data protection and ransomware recovery, has unveiled its enhanced Data Cloud Vault, offering Windows users a secure and cost-effective cloud storage solution. This latest update...
ScubaGear: Free Open-Source Tool Audits Microsoft 365 Security Gaps
In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations using Microsoft 365 need robust tools to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Enter ScubaGear, an open-source...
CVE-2024-49060: Critical Azure Stack HCI Vulnerability Requires Immediate Patching
A newly discovered vulnerability in Azure Stack HCI, tracked as CVE-2024-49060, poses a severe elevation of privilege risk that could allow attackers to gain administrative control over affected...
November Patch Tuesday: Critical Windows Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Require Immediate Attention
Microsoft's November 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses several critical zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild, requiring urgent attention from Windows administrators and users. This...
Unlocking Cybersecurity: How ETW Powers Windows Forensic Investigations
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, understanding and mitigating digital threats requires powerful diagnostic tools. Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) has emerged as a critical component...
Microsoft Urgently Patches 3 Zero-Day Flaws Under Active Attack
Microsoft has issued an urgent security alert warning Windows users about multiple critical zero-day vulnerabilities actively being exploited by hackers. These unpatched security flaws could allow...
Microsoft and TNO Partner on Digital Twin Technology for Smart City Innovation
Microsoft and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop digital twin solutions for smart cities. This collaboration...
Microsoft rushes urgent Edge fix after critical bug CVE-2024-11117 enables remote code execution
CVE-2024-11117: Chromium Vulnerability Affects Microsoft Edge Users A newly discovered vulnerability in the Chromium engine (CVE-2024-11117) has put millions of Microsoft Edge users at risk. This...
Microsoft Edge Emergency Patch Released for Critical CVE-2024-11112 Remote Code Execution Flaw
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Microsoft Edge's Chromium engine (CVE-2024-11112) has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts. This zero-day flaw allows remote attackers to execute...
CVE-2024-11115: Critical Chromium Vulnerability Puts Microsoft Edge Users at Risk
A newly discovered vulnerability in Chromium (CVE-2024-11115) has put millions of Microsoft Edge users at potential risk of cyber attacks. This high-severity flaw, which affects all Chromium-based...