Malicious Links
The latest Malicious Links coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Teams Gets Tougher: Automatic Blocks for Weaponized Files and Malicious URLs
Microsoft is raising the shield on its flagship collaboration platform. Starting in September, Microsoft Teams will automatically block messages containing weaponizable file types and warn or block...
Microsoft Teams to Block Executables, Scan URLs in Real Time with New Defender Integration
Microsoft Teams will soon automatically block executable and other high-risk file types in chats and channels, while also scanning shared URLs at the moment of click to warn or prevent access to...
CVE-2025-8578: Chrome Cast Vulnerability Sparks Urgent Updates for Chrome and Edge
A critical use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome’s Cast component, tracked as CVE-2025-8578, has been patched by both Google and Microsoft, after researchers confirmed that attackers could...
Exploiting Link Wrapping: The New Frontier in Enterprise Phishing Attacks
As email remains both the backbone and the Achilles’ heel of the modern digital enterprise, the battlefield between cyber defenders and inventive attackers has never been more treacherous. The...
Advanced QR Code Phishing Targets Microsoft 365: How to Defend Against the Rising Threat
The relentless evolution of cyber threats continues to challenge even the most security-conscious organizations, and the emergence of sophisticated phishing campaigns exploiting new attack vectors...
Windows Installer Zero-Day CVE-2025-33075 Enables SYSTEM-Level Attacks via Symlink Exploit
Windows Installer, a core component of the Microsoft Windows ecosystem, has once again come under scrutiny due to the disclosure of a new vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-33075. This security flaw,...
Google Apps Script Exploited in Advanced Phishing Attacks Targeting Microsoft 365 Users
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Google Apps Script to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft 365 users. This alarming trend combines the trust associated with Google's...
Cybercriminals Use Fake Download Sites to Spread VenomRAT and StormKitty Malware
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a chilling new threat has emerged for Windows users worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign that...
Phishing Attacks Exploit Microsoft Copilot: A Growing Cybersecurity Concern
Introduction As organizations increasingly integrate AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot into their workflows, cybercriminals are exploiting these technologies to launch sophisticated phishing...