Hackers
The latest Hackers coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Secret Blizzard Cyber-Espionage Campaign Targets Moscow Embassies via ISP-Level Attacks
Foreign embassies stationed in Moscow are confronting a cyber-espionage campaign that is redefining the digital security landscape for diplomatic missions in authoritarian states. The operation,...
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184M Records: What Windows Users Need to Know
A staggering 184 million user records have been exposed in one of the largest data breaches in recent history, affecting major tech platforms including Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Instagram, and...
Windows 11 Flaws Exposed in 3-Day Pwn2Own Berlin Hacking Event
Introduction The Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 competition, held from May 15 to 17 at the OffensiveCon conference in Berlin, Germany, showcased the prowess of ethical hackers in uncovering zero-day...
Russian Hackers Target Microsoft Accounts via WhatsApp and Signal in Cyber Espionage Campaign
In a chilling reminder of the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, Russian hackers have been found exploiting popular messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal to target Microsoft accounts and...
Russian Hackers Exploit OAuth 2.0 to Compromise Microsoft 365 Accounts in 2025
Introduction In early 2025, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a series of sophisticated attacks orchestrated by Russian-linked threat actors targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. These adversaries...
Russian Hackers Target Microsoft 365: OAuth Exploits and Cybersecurity Threats
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a chilling new threat has emerged targeting Microsoft 365 users worldwide. Russian hackers, often linked to state-sponsored groups, have refined their...
Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft OAuth in Storm-2372 Phishing Campaign
Russian state-sponsored hackers have unleashed a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting a legitimate Microsoft authentication feature, marking a dangerous evolution in cloud account hijacking...
Microsoft Sues Hackers Over Stolen Azure OpenAI API Keys, Sets New Security Precedent
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against unidentified hackers for allegedly stealing Azure OpenAI API keys, marking a significant escalation in the tech giant's efforts to protect its AI infrastructure....
China-Linked Botnet Exploits Microsoft Azure via Password Spraying Attacks
A sophisticated China-linked botnet has been targeting Microsoft Azure environments using covert password spraying techniques, exploiting legacy authentication protocols to bypass security measures....
Windows 11 24H2 Update Mandates POPCNT CPU Instruction: Security vs. Accessibility
The relentless march of technological progress often leaves older hardware in its wake, and Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update exemplifies this tension between cutting-edge security and...