Data Security
The latest Data Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Wiping a Windows PC for handoff: Microsoft tools alone may leave recoverable data.
When it's time to pass along a Windows PC—whether selling, donating, or recycling—properly wiping the device is crucial for both privacy protection and ensuring a smooth experience for the next...
Top 10 Insider Threat Detection Tools for 2025: Microsoft Sentinel & Windows Security Integration
As organizations face increasingly sophisticated security challenges, insider threat detection has become a critical component of enterprise security strategies. With hybrid work environments and...
Private Scan Manager for Azure runs AI data governance inside your own tenancy
In an era where data sovereignty and regulatory compliance have become paramount concerns for organizations worldwide, Concentric AI has unveiled a groundbreaking solution that could reshape how...
RDOS Adopts Copilot-Only AI Policy: A Model for Enterprise AI Governance
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) in British Columbia is pioneering a bold approach to artificial intelligence adoption in municipal governance, implementing a formal policy that...
Grok Enterprise Review: xAI's Business AI Analyzed for Security, Pricing & Windows Integration
Elon Musk's xAI has officially entered the enterprise AI arena with the launch of Grok Business and Grok Enterprise, positioning its conversational AI as a direct competitor to Microsoft's Copilot...
Turn Old SD Cards Into Emergency Windows Rescue and Multiboot Toolkits
Old SD cards gathering dust in drawers represent untapped potential for Windows users seeking portable, versatile computing solutions. These small, inexpensive storage devices can be transformed into...
Copilot Studio Security Flaw: How Prompt Injection Exposes Business Data
A recent security demonstration by cybersecurity firm Tenable has revealed significant vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Copilot Studio, the no-code platform for creating custom AI agents. Researchers...
Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout: Governance gaps and licensing hurdles slow enterprise adoption
Microsoft's ambitious strategy to weave generative AI into the fabric of everyday work has fundamentally shifted enterprise conversations from theoretical possibility to practical implementation. By...
UNR Copilot Chat: How Enterprise AI Protects Student Data in Education
The University of Nevada, Reno has made Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat available to its student body through existing institutional licensing, marking a significant shift in how educational institutions...
Windows 11 Hardware Accelerated BitLocker: Faster Encryption, Better Security
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a significant enhancement to its BitLocker disk encryption technology in recent Windows 11 and Windows Server releases, introducing hardware-accelerated encryption...
VPN Extensions Steal AI Chat Data: How to Protect Your Privacy in Windows
A disturbing cybersecurity revelation has exposed how seemingly benign browser extensions—particularly free VPNs, ad blockers, and browser guard tools—have been covertly harvesting complete AI...
Copilot Expands to Smart TVs: LG & Samsung AI Integration Raises Privacy and Control Questions
Microsoft's Copilot has quietly expanded beyond desktops and mobile devices, arriving on living room screens through partnerships with LG and Samsung. This integration brings AI-powered voice...