Information Security
The latest Information Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Cyber Threat Actor Naming Chaos Undermines Intelligence Sharing and Response
The cybersecurity landscape is a battleground of ever-evolving threats, where threat actors operate under a dizzying array of names—Cozy Bear, Midnight Blizzard, APT29, UNC2452, Voodoo Bear—each...
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Passwords: How to Protect Your Accounts Now
A staggering data breach has exposed 184 million plain-text passwords and associated login URLs, sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Security researchers discovered the leaked...
Jersey tech leader Geraldine Evans earns elite Chartered Director status
Geraldine Evans, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Prosperity 24/7, has achieved Chartered Director status, marking a significant milestone for Jersey's technology sector. This prestigious...
Microsoft 365 faces top 2025 threats: AI phishing, ransomware & insider risks
As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for productivity and collaboration, cyber threats targeting the platform continue to evolve at an alarming rate. In 2025, businesses face a perfect...
2023 sees 68% surge in cloud attacks on Microsoft 365: layered defenses essential
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern enterprise productivity, but its widespread adoption makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based...
Microsoft Windows 11: Pioneering Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity with Post-Quantum Cryptography
Quantum computing has long stood as both a beacon of transformative technological potential and a looming specter for today's cybersecurity frameworks. At the crossroads of innovation and imminent...
FrodoKEM Secures ISO Standardization Spot, Offering Unstructured Lattice Alternative to ML-KEM for Post-Quantum Security
Quantum computing poses an existential threat to the cryptographic underpinnings of the internet. While scalable, fault‑tolerant quantum machines are not yet a reality, the global security...
Urgent Microsoft Office Security Alert: Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities Threatening 2025 Productivity
Urgent Microsoft Office Security Alert: Protect Your Systems from Critical Vulnerabilities in 2025 In 2025, Microsoft Office—a cornerstone of productivity for millions worldwide—faces newly...
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...
Services Australia unveils 2025–27 AI strategy prioritizing ethical frameworks over speed.
Services Australia's 2025–27 AI Strategy: Transforming Digital Government with Trust and Innovation Amidst a global surge in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, Services Australia—one of...
CERT-In Issues High-Risk Advisory for Microsoft Products: Immediate Action Required
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has recently issued a critical advisory highlighting multiple...
Top Cloud Encryption Tools of 2025: Boxcryptor, Tresorit, and NordLocker Compared
In today's digital era, safeguarding sensitive information stored in the cloud is paramount. While services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive offer convenient access to files, they may not...