Privileged Access
The latest Privileged Access coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Securing Microsoft 365: Top Cybersecurity Strategies to Block Attacks
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern enterprises, powering everything from email and document collaboration to compliance and cloud storage. Yet, its widespread adoption makes it a prime...
Microsoft Patches High-Severity Win32k Flaw (CVE-2025-32712) in June 2025 Update
Critical Windows Flaw: Understanding the CVE-2025-32712 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability A critical vulnerability has been identified in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, allowing attackers...
Windows Server 2025 Security: How to Detect and Stop the 'BadSuccessor' Privilege Escalation Threat
Windows Server 2025 faces a new security challenge with the emergence of the 'BadSuccessor' privilege escalation vulnerability, a sophisticated attack vector targeting Active Directory environments....
Windows Server 2025 dMSAs Vulnerability: Detection and Prevention Guide for Privilege Escalation
The discovery of a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Server 2025's Dynamic Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) has sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments. This security...
JIT Access Eliminates 80% of Breach Vectors, Says Security Expert Samarth Rao
In today's hyper-connected digital landscape, enterprise security teams face an unprecedented challenge: balancing accessibility with protection. The traditional model of standing privileged access...
BloodHound and PingCastle expose AD flaws as 90% of firms faced incidents in 2023
Active Directory (AD) remains the backbone of enterprise identity management, but its critical role also makes it a prime target for cyberattacks. As we approach 2025, organizations must adapt to...
Safeguarding Service Principals: Lessons from the Commvault Azure Security Breach
Overview In early 2025, Commvault, a leading data protection and information management company, experienced a significant security incident within its Azure environment. This breach, attributed to a...
Dead Man’s Scripts: The Hidden Cyber Threat in Legacy Windows Systems
In the shadowed corners of corporate networks, forgotten automation scripts—crafted by departed employees or abandoned projects—silently execute commands with unchecked privileges, creating...
Enhancing Windows Server 2025 Security: Implementing Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) to Mitigate Advanced Persistent Threats
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, protecting Windows Server environments from advanced persistent threats (APTs) remains a paramount concern. With the release of Windows...
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Hit Record 1,360 Flaws in 2025: AI Risks & Cloud Threats Surge
The sheer scale of modern cybersecurity challenges came into sharp focus this week as BeyondTrust's annual Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report revealed a staggering 1,360 security flaws documented...
NLRB Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Systemic Federal Cloud Vulnerabilities
The National Labor Relations Board, the independent federal agency charged with safeguarding American workers' right to organize, became the epicenter of one of the most significant government...