Endpoint Security
The latest Endpoint Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Trojanized ScreenConnect Installers Deliver AsyncRAT and PureHVNC in Escalating RMM Abuse Campaigns
Since March 2025, threat actors have dramatically escalated their abuse of ConnectWise ScreenConnect, deploying trojanized installers and stripped-down ClickOnce runners to turn a trusted remote...
KMSpico Activators Used as Trojan Horses by Cybercriminals: The Real Cost of Pirated Windows
Security researchers have confirmed that KMSpico and similar unofficial Windows and Office activators are not just licensing workarounds—they are actively exploited as malware delivery vehicles,...
Microsoft Confirms Windows August 2025 Updates Break Silent MSI Repairs, Trigger UAC Prompts
Microsoft has acknowledged a compatibility regression introduced by the August 12, 2025 cumulative security updates for Windows, which causes unexpected User Account Control (UAC) elevation prompts...
Windows 10’s Final Countdown: First-Year ESU Tab Could Hit $7.3 Billion, Analyst Warns
The clock is ticking louder than ever. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will pull the plug on free security updates for Windows 10, leaving millions of business PCs exposed—and billable. An analysis...
WinRAR, Azure OpenAI, and SharePoint Vulnerabilities Under Active Attack: August 2025 Patch Breakdown
A wave of critical vulnerabilities disclosed in August 2025 has left Windows administrators and cloud operators scrambling, with actively exploited flaws in WinRAR, Trend Micro Apex One, and Azure...
Trend Micro WFBS Blamed for Daily RDP Blackouts on Windows Server—Mitigation Steps and Fix Emerge
At 2:00 PM Central European Time, remote desktop sessions across multiple Windows Server farms abruptly freeze. The screen goes black, input stops, and a server reboot becomes the only fix. IT...
Windows 10 EOL in 2025: The Real Cost of Waiting to Upgrade and How to Execute a Flawless Migration
The October 14, 2025 deadline for Windows 10 end of support is not just a date on the calendar—it's a hard stop for security patches, feature updates, and mainstream technical support. For...
Microsoft Teams Gets Tougher: Automatic Blocks for Weaponized Files and Malicious URLs
Microsoft is raising the shield on its flagship collaboration platform. Starting in September, Microsoft Teams will automatically block messages containing weaponizable file types and warn or block...
After Ditching Agilisys, Guernsey to Replace 3,000 Laptops for Windows 11 Compatibility
The States of Guernsey has launched a government-wide laptop replacement program, informing staff that any device incapable of running Windows 11 will be swapped for new hardware. The move is a...
IGEL's Read-Only OS Gains Traction Amid Windows 10 Sunset and VMware Cost Shock
Microsoft’s October 14, 2025, deadline for Windows 10 support is no longer a distant marker—it’s a rapidly closing window. Meanwhile, Broadcom’s revamp of VMware licensing has blindsided...
Windows 10's October 2025 Deadline: Why Defender Is Your Best Bet—and Where It Falls Short
Microsoft will pull the plug on Windows 10 security updates on October 14, 2025. That date is non-negotiable. Yet millions of users still wrap themselves in three dangerous myths: that paying for...
Six Windows Security Myths Busted: Why Defender Beats Paid Antivirus for Most, but Still Isn’t Enough
Windows security folklore runs deep, and December 2024 is as good a time as any to bury six of the most persistent myths. They resurface in every forum, every Reddit thread, and every holiday tech...