Encryption
The latest Encryption coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Beyond the Basics: 7 Essential Windows Security Settings to Activate Now
In an era where our digital lives are as valuable as our physical ones, the security of our personal computers has never been more critical. From sensitive work documents and irreplaceable family...
Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-48818: Urgent BitLocker Security Risks
The cybersecurity world is grappling with a newly discovered critical vulnerability affecting Microsoft's BitLocker full-disk encryption system. CVE-2025-48818, a time-of-check-time-of-use (TOCTOU)...
Critical BitLocker Vulnerability (CVE-2025-26637) Exposes Encrypted Data to Physical Attacks
Critical BitLocker Vulnerability (CVE-2025-26637) Exposes Encrypted Data to Physical Attacks A significant security flaw, identified as CVE-2025-26637, has been discovered in Microsoft's BitLocker, a...
Understanding the Threat: CVE-2025-48003
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft's BitLocker encryption feature, identified as CVE-2025-48003, has been disclosed, raising significant data security concerns for users of various Windows...
Microsoft 365 OME Exposes 68% of Healthcare Orgs to HIPAA Compliance Gaps
Microsoft 365's built-in email encryption features are widely adopted by healthcare organizations, but many don't realize these tools may create dangerous compliance gaps with HIPAA regulations....
DEVMAN Ransomware: How This New Threat Targets Windows 10/11 Systems
A new ransomware strain dubbed DEVMAN has surfaced, specifically targeting Windows 10 and 11 systems with sophisticated techniques. Derived from the notorious DragonForce ransomware family, DEVMAN...
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Email Encryption Has Hidden Security Gaps
Uncovering Hidden Risks in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Email Encryption In an era where digital communication is paramount, the security of email correspondence is a critical concern for...
House Implements Ban on WhatsApp for Staff Devices Citing Cybersecurity Risks
House Implements Ban on WhatsApp for Staff Devices Citing Cybersecurity Risks Washington D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has prohibited the use of Meta's popular messaging application,...
U.S. House Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices Over Security Risks
Government and Private Sector Clamp Down on WhatsApp for Enhanced Security Washington D.C. - A growing number of governmental bodies and private corporations are restricting the use of WhatsApp on...
US House Mandates WhatsApp Removal from All Official Devices Over High-Risk Rating
Congress Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices, Ushering in a New Era of Secure Government Communication Washington D.C. - In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, the United States House of...
U.S. House Bans WhatsApp, Citing "High-Risk" Security Concerns
U.S. House Bans WhatsApp, Citing "High-Risk" Security Concerns Washington D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has prohibited congressional staff from using the popular messaging application...
House Bans WhatsApp on Staff Devices Citing Significant Security Risks
House Bans WhatsApp on Staff Devices Citing Significant Security Risks Washington D.C. - In a move underscoring the escalating concerns over digital security within the U.S. government, the House of...