Endpoint Protection
The latest Endpoint Protection coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
New Windows Bind Link Tricks Let Attackers Turn EDR Tools Blind After Compromise
On July 16, 2026, security researchers at Bitdefender disclosed three techniques that weaponize a little-known Windows filesystem feature called bind links to blind endpoint detection and response...
The Hidden Danger of Sticking with Windows 10 After October 2025: Why Antivirus Isn’t Enough
Windows 10 users are now officially on their own. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft pulled the plug on security updates for the decade-old operating system, marking the end of one of the most popular...
YellowKey tool bypasses BitLocker on fully patched Windows 11 via WinRE exploit
Nightmare-Eclipse dropped a bombshell on May 12, 2026, publicly releasing YellowKey, a proof-of-concept tool that demonstrably bypasses BitLocker encryption on Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and...
Microsoft Confirms: Windows 11’s Built-in Defender Is All the Antivirus Many Users Need
Microsoft has drawn a line in the sand on PC security: as of January 2026, the company says its built‑in Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 11 is robust enough to stand as the sole security...
April 2025: Microsoft declares Windows Defender sufficient for most Windows 11 users.
Microsoft has officially declared that Windows Defender alone provides adequate protection for most Windows 11 users, settling a long-running debate about third-party antivirus necessity. The company...
CrowdStrike Falcon Expands Beyond Endpoint Protection to AI Security Control Plane
CrowdStrike is fundamentally redefining its Falcon platform's role in enterprise security. The company's strategic pivot positions Falcon not just as endpoint protection but as an AI security control...
CrowdStrike's AI Security Strategy and Microsoft Defender SIEM Telemetry Integration Analyzed
CrowdStrike's latest security announcements represent more than incremental product updates—they signal a strategic shift toward AI-driven protection and deeper integration with Microsoft's...
CrowdStrike Expands Falcon Platform with AI Security for Windows Endpoints, Browser, SaaS, and SIEM
CrowdStrike is aggressively expanding its Falcon security platform with new AI-powered capabilities that directly impact Windows environments. The company announced significant enhancements across...
CrowdStrike's Endpoint-First AI Security Strategy: Falcon AIDR Redefines Windows Protection
CrowdStrike has positioned its Falcon AIDR platform as the centerpiece of a fundamental shift in cybersecurity strategy, moving protection from network perimeters directly to Windows endpoints. The...