Legacy Protocols
The latest Legacy Protocols coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Healthcare Cloud Email: Top HIPAA Security Risks & Best Practices for 2024
The digital transformation of healthcare has brought patient records, diagnostics, and even critical care management firmly into the cloud era. The sector increasingly relies on robust, scalable...
Microsoft's 2025 Security Overhaul: Disabling Legacy Protocols and New Protections
Microsoft is taking cybersecurity to the next level with its Secure Future Initiative (SFI), introducing sweeping changes that will reshape how organizations protect their Microsoft 365 environments....
Microsoft Blocks Legacy Protocols Like FrontPage RPC: What It Means for Enterprise Security
Microsoft's recent decision to block legacy protocols like FrontPage Remote Procedure Call (RPC) in Microsoft 365 marks a significant shift in enterprise security strategy. This move, part of...
Microsoft 365 Security Overhaul: Phasing Out Legacy File Access Methods in 2025
Microsoft is taking a significant step toward bolstering its Microsoft 365 security framework by deprecating outdated file access methods starting mid-July 2025. This move, part of the company's...
Zero-day CVE-2025-33055 WebDAV flaw grants SYSTEM access in 78-vulnerability June Patch Tuesday
Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday has delivered urgent security updates addressing 78 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day exploit (CVE-2025-33053) actively weaponized by advanced threat...
June 2025 Windows Patch Tuesday: Critical Zero-Day Fixes and Legacy Protocol Risks
Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday arrived with urgent security updates, addressing 67 newly discovered vulnerabilities—including two actively exploited zero-day flaws and multiple critical remote...
June 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 78 flaws, 3 zero-days exploited in legacy SMB and WebDAV
June’s Patch Tuesday has become a pivotal moment for Windows system administrators, threat researchers, and IT professionals alike. Microsoft’s June 2025 security update underlines why: it...
CVE-2025-33053 WebDAV Patch Urgent for Windows RCE Risks
The ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats once again puts Microsoft’s ecosystem at the forefront, as CVE-2025-33053—a critical WebDAV vulnerability—emerges as a top concern for IT...
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...
Microsoft 365 in 2025: AI Phishing, Ransomware & Zero Trust Fixes
As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for productivity and collaboration, the platform has become a prime target for cybercriminals. By 2025, security threats are expected to evolve in...
Strengthen Microsoft 365 Security Against Sophisticated Cyber Threats
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of productivity for millions of organizations worldwide, but its widespread adoption also makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As threats grow more...
CVE-2025-24071: Patch Now to Block Windows File Explorer NTLM Theft
Microsoft's recent disclosure of CVE-2025-24071, a critical Windows File Explorer vulnerability, has sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments. This zero-day exploit allows attackers to steal...