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The latest Endpoint Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Build 26220: Microsoft Finally Adds One-Time Copilot Uninstall for IT Admins
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider Build 26220 introduces a significant, albeit limited, new capability for IT administrators: a one-time, supported method to uninstall the consumer Microsoft...
Heneways Freight Deploys Windows 365 Cloud PCs and Link to Ditch On-Premises IT
The logistics and freight industry, traditionally reliant on physical infrastructure and location-bound systems, is undergoing a significant digital transformation. Heneways Freight Services, a...
Windows Shutdown Secrets: SlideToShutDown & Automation Tools You Need
Windows users have long relied on the Start menu or power button to shut down their computers, but Microsoft has quietly included alternative shutdown methods that offer both convenience and security...
Windows 11 Smart App Control Now Toggleable: Microsoft Fixes Major Usability Issue in Preview Builds
Microsoft has quietly addressed one of the most significant usability complaints about Windows 11's Smart App Control security feature by making it toggleable in preview builds, marking a substantial...
Microsoft's Ransomware Warning: Unmanaged Endpoints Are Your Biggest Security Risk
Microsoft's recent security advisory has delivered a stark warning to IT teams worldwide: unmanaged, forgotten, or otherwise overlooked devices have become the preferred attack vector for...
Microsoft’s New Autopatch CVE Report Pinpoints Every Exposed Device in Your Fleet
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a new Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) report inside Windows Autopatch, giving security teams something they’ve long needed: a single screen that links...
Windows 11 AI Agents Face Security Risks: Hallucinations & Cross-Prompt Injection
Microsoft has quietly acknowledged significant security vulnerabilities in Windows 11's experimental "agentic" AI layer, confirming concerns that security researchers have been raising for months....
Microsoft Teams Windows Gets Performance Boost with New ms-teams_modulehost.exe Process
Microsoft is implementing a significant architectural change to the Microsoft Teams desktop client on Windows that promises to deliver faster, more reliable calls and meetings through process...
Microsoft Defender Performance Boost: Faster Boot Times & Fewer Alerts
A recent experiment by a MakeUseOf writer has revealed surprising performance benefits when switching from third-party antivirus software to Microsoft Defender exclusively. The deliberate test, which...
Copilot Actions in Windows 11 risk unauthorized system access and data theft, requiring urgent enterprise governance.
Microsoft's introduction of Copilot Actions in Windows 11 represents a significant leap in AI-powered automation, enabling the AI assistant to perform complex tasks autonomously across the operating...
Microsoft Ignite 2025: AI Cloud Security and Governance Take Center Stage
Microsoft Ignite 2025 has opened with a clear declaration: the company is making an aggressive push to transform its substantial AI and cloud investments into partner-ready solutions fortified with...
Windows 11 Security Overhaul: PQC, Passkeys & Zero Trust Explained
Microsoft's comprehensive security push for Windows 11 represents a strategic evolution that blends immediate hardening measures with long-term quantum threat preparation, creating a multi-layered...