Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows Kerberos RC4 Deprecation Deadline: Complete AES Migration Guide for Active Directory
Microsoft has quietly but deliberately set a firm deadline to end a decades-long compatibility compromise: RC4 (RC4-HMAC) will no longer be the assumed, permissive fallback for Kerberos ticket...
CISA KEV Catalog January 2026: 5 Critical CVEs Demand Immediate Patching
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) addition of five distinct vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog on January 26, 2026, represents a...
Hubtel IT AI Expansion: Microsoft Copilot Integration and Cybersecurity Strategy for SMEs
Hubtel IT's recent strategic hiring initiative—adding three key personnel that expanded their team by 25%—represents more than just local business growth. This expansion serves as a compelling...
Hubtel IT Expands Team for AI & Cybersecurity Focus in West Midlands SME Market
Hubtel IT, a regional managed services provider based in the West Midlands, has announced a significant strategic expansion aimed at positioning itself as a key player in the AI and cybersecurity...
Microsoft Copilot Reprompt Attack: How a Single Click Could Exfiltrate Personal Data
A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot Personal has been uncovered, revealing how attackers could potentially turn a single, legitimate user click into a stealthy data exfiltration...
Schools nationwide adopt AI literacy as 60% of districts tackle Copilot security risks
The Central Bucks School District's ambitious plan to embed AI literacy into classroom instruction represents a pivotal moment in American education, arriving at a time of sharp contrast where...
Reprompt Attack Exposes Critical Copilot Security Flaw: One-Click Data Theft Risk
A newly discovered security vulnerability dubbed the \"Reprompt\" attack has exposed a critical weakness in Microsoft Copilot Personal, revealing how a single click on a seemingly legitimate Copilot...
Critical Windows DWM Zero-Day Exploited: CVE-2026-20805 Patch Analysis & CERT-In Advisory
Microsoft has issued an urgent security update addressing CVE-2026-20805, a critical zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) that's being actively exploited in the wild....
$10 Windows 11 Pro keys emerge as risky gamble ahead of October 2025 security cutoff
Microsoft's formal end-of-support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has transformed what was once a casual upgrade consideration into a pressing cybersecurity and operational decision for millions...
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: 4 Realistic Migration Paths & Community Insights
When Microsoft announced the hard end-of-support date for mainstream Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, many IT departments initially reacted as if every Windows 10 machine had suddenly become a ticking...
MISO & Microsoft Cloud AI: Revolutionizing Grid Planning & Real-Time Operations
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), one of North America's largest regional transmission organizations, has embarked on a transformative partnership with Microsoft to build a...
AI as Critical Infrastructure in 2025: Governance, Agentic Systems, and Windows Integration
The year 2025 has fundamentally transformed how artificial intelligence integrates with global infrastructure, moving beyond experimental applications to become foundational technology that powers...