Device Security
The latest Device Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Silex SD-330AC & AMC Manager Vulnerabilities: CISA Warns of Critical RCE, XSS, and Auth Bypass Flaws
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued an urgent advisory about multiple critical vulnerabilities in Silex Technology's SD-330AC wireless access point and AMC Manager device...
KB5081151 update targets Secure Boot cert expiry requiring IT coordination before June 2026
Microsoft released KB5081151, a Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11 version 26H1, on March 26, 2026. This update arrives as organizations face a critical infrastructure deadline: the expiration of...
Windows Hello ESS Now Supports External Peripherals: Security Upgrade Analysis
Microsoft has quietly closed one of the more frustrating security gaps in Windows authentication: starting with the February 10, 2026 cumulative update (OS builds 26200.7840 and 26100.7840), external...
Windows 11 Remote Lock via Android: Security Upgrade or Limited Feature?
Microsoft's ongoing effort to bridge the gap between Windows 11 and Android devices has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of a remote lock feature in the Link to Windows app....
CVE-2023-53248: AMDGPU Kernel Flaw & Patch Analysis for Linux Security
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AMDGPU display driver has been patched, addressing a denial-of-service flaw that could crash systems with AMD graphics hardware. Designated...
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Complete Migration Guide for IT Teams
With Microsoft's Windows 10 end of support deadline rapidly approaching in October 2025, organizations worldwide are facing one of the most significant IT migration challenges in recent history....
Microsoft stores location data in cloud, not just on device—Clear button alone insufficient for privacy
Microsoft's approach to location data management has evolved significantly in recent Windows updates, creating both opportunities and challenges for privacy-conscious users. While Windows provides a...
CISA Adds Actively Exploited TP-Link Extender and WhatsApp Zero-Click Flaws to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added two actively exploited vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, requiring federal agencies to patch them...
Windows 11's Security Stack Is Strong, But Phishing and Zero-Day Gaps Demand More From Users
Windows 11 ships with a fortress of built-in security features, but attackers increasingly slip past them by targeting the human element. Microsoft Defender Antivirus, SmartScreen reputation checks,...
Consumer Lawsuit Challenges Windows 10 Demise; How to Stay Safe After October 14
Microsoft’s scheduled termination of routine security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has drawn a consumer lawsuit in California, alleging the company is leveraging its dominant OS...
Chrome 139 Patches UI Spoofing Flaw That Tricks Users Into Giving Away Permissions—Edge Users Are Protected Too
Google has shipped a critical security fix for Chrome that plugs a user interface spoofing hole attackers could use to trick people into giving websites access to their camera, microphone, or...
Black Hat Demo Exposes Windows Hello Biometric Flaw: Admin Rights Enable Face Injection Attack
German security researchers at the Black Hat USA 2025 conference in Las Vegas have demonstrated a stark vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Hello biometric authentication system. The live demo...