Endpoint Security
The latest Endpoint Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Understanding Microsoft Defender’s VulnerableDriver Alert for WinRing0: Risks and Best Practices
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long played a pivotal role in shielding Windows users from a dynamic and ever-evolving threat landscape, but as cyber threats grow more sophisticated, the need to...
Protecting Against SMB-Based Ransomware: CrowdStrike’s File System Containment and Best Practices
Throughout the last decade, ransomware attacks have steadily transformed into one of the most profitable and destructive forms of cybercrime. Among the most worrisome developments is the increasing...
West Virginia University Mandates Windows 11 Upgrade by September 30 Amid Cybersecurity and Modernization Push
West Virginia University (WVU) has drawn a decisive line in its digital sand: by September 30, every WVU-owned or managed computer still running Windows 10 must either be upgraded to Windows 11 or...
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday: 130 Vulns, SQL Zero-Day, and Critical RCEs Demand Urgent Action
Microsoft's monthly security release cycle is a familiar rhythm for IT professionals, but the July 2025 Patch Tuesday has arrived with a thunderclap, delivering a hefty package of 130 security fixes....
Critical Windows 11 Secure Boot Flaw: Millions of Systems at Risk
A critical vulnerability in Windows 11's Secure Boot mechanism, designated CVE-2025-3052, has been discovered, exposing millions of systems to sophisticated firmware attacks. This flaw, uncovered by...
Windows 11 25H2 cuts crash risk by replacing kernel drivers with user-mode security APIs.
The upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update promises a significant leap forward in system security, focusing on a paradigm shift in how threat protection interacts with the operating system's core...
Huntress & Microsoft: A Powerful Cybersecurity Partnership for Businesses of All Sizes
Huntress and Microsoft have joined forces to bolster cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes, particularly addressing the challenges faced by those lacking extensive in-house expertise or...
WSUS Outage Exposes Critical Risks: Time to Migrate to Cloud Update Management
The recent, albeit hypothetical, WSUS outage scenario highlights the critical role of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) in enterprise IT infrastructure. For years, WSUS has silently managed the...
Huntress & Microsoft: A Powerful Partnership Revolutionizing SMB Cybersecurity
Huntress and Microsoft have joined forces to bolster cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), a sector often underserved by traditional security solutions. This strategic...
Huntress & Microsoft: A Powerful SMB Cybersecurity Partnership
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, presenting significant challenges for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Many SMBs lack the resources and expertise to fully utilize the...
Huntress and Microsoft Partner to Bolster SMB Cybersecurity
Huntress and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership designed to significantly enhance cybersecurity defenses for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This collaboration addresses the...
Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-47981: Urgent Patching Needed to Prevent Wormable RCE Attacks
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed a critical, wormable remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2025-47981, impacting Windows systems. This flaw resides within the SPNEGO Extended...