Identity Theft
The latest Identity Theft coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
184 Million Passwords Leaked in 2024: Essential Steps to Secure Your Digital Identity
The year 2024 has already seen one of the largest password leaks in history, with over 184 million credentials exposed due to a combination of cloud misconfigurations and sophisticated cyberattacks....
Massive Data Leak: 7 Steps to Lock Down Your Passwords Now
In an era where digital footprints are expanding exponentially, the recent massive data leak serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our online lives. Cybersecurity experts warn...
Massive 2025 Data Breach Exposes 184M Records: Critical Protection Steps for Windows Users
A staggering 184 million personal records were exposed in what cybersecurity experts are calling one of the largest data breaches of 2025. The breach, which affected multiple government services and...
Microsoft Purchase Emails Weaponized: Hackers Use Real Messages to Deploy Malware in New Phishing Wave
A sophisticated phishing campaign has turned Microsoft's own purchase notifications into an unlikely attack vector, leaving Windows users worldwide exposed to credential theft and malware. Security...
Hackers Weaponize Microsoft’s Own Notification Emails to Bypass Security and Deploy RATs
Cybercriminals have turned Microsoft 365’s own transactional email system into an advanced delivery mechanism for business email compromise (BEC) attacks, security researchers warn. By exploiting...
Whistleblower Unveils Extensive Data Breach and Security Lapses at U.S. Government Agency
Whistleblower Unveils Extensive Data Breach and Security Lapses at U.S. Government Agency Introduction In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through federal cybersecurity circles and the broader...
Cybercriminals mimic Copilot UI to steal credentials, target 40% of enterprises using AI assistants.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Microsoft Copilot has emerged as a game-changer for productivity in Windows-centric workplaces. This AI-powered assistant, integrated...
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 State Hackers Weaponize Microsoft 365 OAuth Tokens in 2023 Campaigns
Introduction In 2023, cybersecurity researchers identified a series of sophisticated cyber attacks orchestrated by Russian state-sponsored actors targeting Microsoft 365 environments. These...
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...