Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 24H2 to Enable BitLocker Encryption by Default on Clean Installs
Starting with the next major Windows 11 update (version 24H2), Microsoft will automatically enable BitLocker device encryption during clean installations on supported hardware—a significant shift...
Windows 11 24H2 Enables BitLocker by Default on All Editions for Better Security
Windows 11 Version 24H2: BitLocker Encryption Activated by Default for Enhanced Security Microsoft is making a major security enhancement in the upcoming Windows 11 Version 24H2 update, scheduled for...
Microsoft Addresses CVE-2024-21302: Critical Virtualization-Based Security Vulnerability Update
Microsoft Addresses CVE-2024-21302: Critical Virtualization-Based Security Vulnerability Update Microsoft has recently issued an important update addressing a critical security flaw in its Windows...
Microsoft Urgently Patches 90 Windows Vulnerabilities Including Nine Critical Flaws in August 2024 Update
Introduction In a crucial security move, Microsoft has released an urgent batch of patches addressing 90 distinct vulnerabilities affecting Windows systems. This comprehensive update includes nine...
Critical Windows Vulnerabilities: Patch by September 3 to Prevent Zero-Day Exploits
Time is running out for millions of Windows users as cybersecurity agencies sound alarms over actively exploited vulnerabilities that could hand control of systems to attackers with a single click....
Microsoft's August 2024 Patch Tuesday: Addressing 90 Vulnerabilities in Windows 10 and 11
Overview On August 13, 2024, Microsoft released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a total of 89 security vulnerabilities across various products, including Windows 10 and Windows 11. This...
Microsoft August 2024 Patch Tuesday: Critical Updates for Windows, BitLocker Enhancements
Another Patch Tuesday rolls around, and Microsoft’s August 2024 security updates land with the familiar weight of digital necessity—a reminder that in our hyperconnected world, vigilance isn't...
August 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 89 flaws, including 6 zero-days exploited in the wild
Overview On August 13, 2024, Microsoft released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a total of 89 vulnerabilities across various products. Notably, this update includes fixes for six...
Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2024-6768: Causes BSOD on Windows 10 and 11, No Patch Yet
Overview A newly identified critical security vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-6768 has sent waves of concern through the Windows user and cybersecurity communities. This flaw, found in the Common...
New Windows Downdate Attack Bypasses Patches to Expose Windows 11 to Old Flaws
New Windows Downdate Attack Threatens Security of Windows 11 Devices Overview A newly uncovered security threat, termed the Windows Downdate attack, has exposed a critical vulnerability affecting...
CERT-In Flags Two Critical Windows Flaws Enabling Downgrade Attacks and Privilege Escalation
Overview of the CERT-In Advisory The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) recently issued a critical security advisory highlighting two significant vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Windows...