Digital Security
The latest Digital Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
How to Defend Against Calendar Phishing Scams in Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 users are facing a sophisticated new threat that bypasses traditional email filters—calendar phishing scams. These attacks exploit the trusted nature of calendar invites, slipping...
Teen Cybersecurity Prodigy Dylan: How Microsoft's Bug Bounty Program is Shaping Future Tech Security
At just 17 years old, Dylan has already made a name for himself in the cybersecurity world by uncovering critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft's vast digital ecosystem. His discoveries, reported...
Microsoft's Passwordless Future: Key Changes Coming in August 2024
Microsoft is taking a bold step toward eliminating passwords entirely by removing all saved passwords from its Authenticator app in August 2024. This move marks a significant milestone in the...
Teen Cybersecurity Prodigy: How Dylan Went from Hobbyist to Microsoft Security Researcher
At just 14 years old, Dylan became the youngest security researcher to collaborate with Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC), proving that age is no barrier to making an impact in...
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Now Fights Email Flooding with Mail Bombing Detection
Email bombing, a cyberattack technique that inundates a target's inbox with a deluge of emails, has long been a tool for malicious actors aiming to disrupt business operations. Microsoft Defender for...
Windows 10 Market Share Drops as Windows 11 Adoption Surges Ahead of 2025 EOL
The tech landscape is shifting as Windows 10 begins its gradual decline, with Microsoft's newer Windows 11 gaining significant traction among users. According to StatCounter's March 2025 data,...
Citrix NetScaler CVE-2025-6543: Critical Patch to Prevent Remote Code Execution Attacks
Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway products, widely used in enterprise environments for secure remote access and application delivery, are under active exploitation due to a newly discovered critical...
SaMBIT: How Cloud, AI, and Security Are Transforming India's SMB Sector
India's small and medium businesses (SMBs) are undergoing a digital revolution, fueled by innovative solutions like SaMBIT that combine cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and robust security...
Microsoft 365 'Direct Send' Exploited in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks: What You Need to Know
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365's "Direct Send" feature to launch highly convincing phishing attacks that bypass traditional email security measures. This sophisticated...
Microsoft's AI-Powered Cybersecurity Overhaul: Leadership Shifts and Future Strategies
Microsoft is making bold moves to redefine enterprise cybersecurity by integrating artificial intelligence into its core security strategy while simultaneously reshuffling its leadership team. The...
Buenos Aires Court Debuts Blockchain IDs via Microsoft Entra to End Paper Credential Fraud
The Supreme Court of Buenos Aires (SCBA) has taken a groundbreaking step in 2024 by implementing a digital identity system to revolutionize credentialing for its vast judicial network. As one of...
Windows 11 & 1Password Team Up for Passwordless Future with Passkeys
Microsoft's Windows 11 is taking a giant leap toward eliminating passwords entirely through its new partnership with 1Password to implement passkey authentication. This groundbreaking collaboration...