Information Security
The latest Information Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft’s Windows 365 Cloud PC Security Defaults: 2025 Guide for IT Pros
Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PCs are undergoing a significant security transformation in 2025, with new defaults designed to combat evolving cyber threats in hybrid work environments. These changes...
Microsoft's Copilot defenses target new breed of AI prompt injection attacks
AI agents powered by large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing productivity suites, operating systems, and customer service platforms. Their ability to understand and execute complex...
Data Breach Prevention: Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Windows Users
The digital landscape has become a battleground where cybercriminals constantly evolve their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in our interconnected systems. Data breaches now cost organizations an...
Securing GenAI in the Workplace: Microsoft Purview’s Role in Data Protection & Compliance
The meteoric rise of generative AI (GenAI) has transformed workplaces, enabling unprecedented automation and creativity—but it also introduces new security and compliance challenges. As...
Enterprise AI Copilots: Top Security Risks & Zero Trust Defense Guide
The rapid adoption of generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGPT in enterprise environments has revolutionized workplace productivity—but not without introducing significant...
Microsoft Faces GitHub Data Breach Probe: NLRB Targeted in Alleged Cyberattack
Microsoft finds itself in the crosshairs of federal investigators after whistleblower allegations surfaced regarding GitHub repositories potentially containing tools for unauthorized data extraction...
Cloud Outage June 2025: Windows Users Hit as BGP Flaw Triggers 412% AI Search Surge, New Cyber Risks
The June 2025 cloud outage wasn't just another technical hiccup—it was a digital earthquake that exposed critical vulnerabilities in our AI-dependent ecosystem. When major cloud providers went...
Purview DLP 2025 update gives Microsoft 365 Copilot granular access controls for sensitive data
Microsoft's integration of Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with Microsoft 365 Copilot marks a significant leap in AI-driven enterprise security. Announced for 2025, this enhancement allows...
Microsoft 365 Copilot & Purview DLP: Securing Enterprise Data in the AI Revolution
As Microsoft 365 Copilot transforms enterprise productivity with AI-powered assistance, organizations face unprecedented challenges in balancing innovation with data security. The integration of...
Post cloud security gaps exposed: Washington Post breach shows MFA fatigue, token theft risks.
The cybersecurity landscape witnessed another alarming incident in early June when The Washington Post fell victim to a sophisticated email account compromise targeting multiple Microsoft 365 work...
LinuxFest Northwest 2025: 25 Years of Open-Source Excellence & Community Growth
LinuxFest Northwest (LFNW) marked its 25th anniversary with a vibrant gathering from April 25 to 27, 2025, at Bellingham Technical College in Washington. This milestone event brought together...
Smartwatches weaponize ultrasonic signals to breach air-gapped computers in SmartAttack demo.
Air-gapped computers, long considered the gold standard for securing highly sensitive data, are now facing an unexpected threat from an everyday device: smartwatches. Recent research reveals how...