Digital Safety
The latest Digital Safety coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Navigating AI Chatbots in Children’s Lives: Balancing Risks and Rewards for the Digital Generation
Children’s relationship with technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and at the heart of this transformation lies the sudden ubiquity of AI chatbots. Once confined to sci-fi novels and...
Sophia AI chatbot aids 25,000+ domestic violence survivors in 25+ languages
Sophia: A Global Lifeline for Domestic Violence Survivors In a world where one in four women experience domestic violence, accessing help can feel insurmountable. Many survivors remain silent,...
Calendar Phishing Alert: How Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365 Invites
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365 calendar invites as a stealthy phishing vector, bypassing traditional email security filters. These attacks leverage the trust users place in...
Call of Duty: WWII RCE Exploit Crisis Exposes Critical Legacy Game Security Flaws
The recent resurgence of Call of Duty: WWII's player base has been overshadowed by the discovery of a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, exposing thousands of players to potential...
Microsoft Copilot for Kids: Essential Safety Tips and Hidden Risks
Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications, is transforming how students and children interact with technology. While this tool offers incredible...
Detect and stop Microsoft 365 calendar phishing attacks now
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, and one of the latest threats targeting Microsoft 365 users is calendar phishing. These attacks exploit the trust users place in their digital...
13-Year-Old Cybersecurity Prodigy Dylan: A Microsoft MSRC Success Story
At just 13 years old, Dylan has become one of the youngest cybersecurity researchers to collaborate with Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC), uncovering critical vulnerabilities and setting a...
Windows 11 Throws a Wrench in Chrome's Gears for Users with Parental Controls
Windows 11 Throws a Wrench in Chrome's Gears for Users with Parental Controls A recent issue within Windows 11's Microsoft Family Safety feature has left many users of Google Chrome frustrated, as...
The Chrome Crash Conundrum
In a significant development for digital parenting and the broader tech industry, Microsoft's Family Safety feature has been causing widespread crashes of Google's Chrome browser, impacting...
Microsoft Family Safety Blocks Google Chrome: Impact on Users and Browser Competition
Microsoft's Family Safety feature has recently been found blocking Google Chrome on Windows devices, sparking debates about user choice and platform competition. This unexpected behavior, first...
Family Safety broken by Chrome update forces parents to seek workarounds
The digital parenting landscape has been shaken by recent compatibility issues between Microsoft Family Safety and Google Chrome, leaving many families scrambling for solutions. As Chrome continues...
WestJet breach reveals systemic aviation gaps as 25,000 passengers hit by 14-hour outage.
The recent cybersecurity breach at WestJet Airlines serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities facing critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. On [DATE], passengers and employees discovered...