Risk Mitigation
The latest Risk Mitigation coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
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 Entra ID Flaw Exposes Privilege Escalation Risk Through Guest User Accounts
Microsoft has identified a critical security vulnerability in Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) that could allow attackers to escalate privileges through guest user accounts. This flaw...
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 365 Faces 78% Attack Surge: AI Phishing and Zero-Day Threats Dominate 2025
As we approach 2025, Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for cybercriminals, with evolving threats challenging even the most robust security frameworks. Organizations must stay ahead of...
AI-Powered IoT Security: Device Authority & Microsoft Copilot Transform Threat Response
The hum of connected devices has become the background noise of modern life, from hospital infusion pumps to factory control systems, creating a sprawling attack surface that traditional security...
Windows Server 2025 Active Directory Vulnerability 'BadSuccessor': Critical Security Risks and How to Protect Your Network
Introduction The eagerly awaited release of Windows Server 2025 has brought promises of advanced features and improved performance for enterprise environments. However, overshadowing these...
Windows Server 2025’s dMSA Opens a Silent Domain Takeover Path – Here’s the Fix
Attackers can now hijack entire Windows domains by exploiting a fundamental design flaw in the new delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) introduced with Windows Server 2025, security experts...
SharpSuccessor Exploit Weaponizes Windows Server 2025 dMSA Flaw for Instant Domain Admin
A new proof-of-concept tool named SharpSuccessor is now publicly available, providing attackers with an automated method to exploit a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Server...
CERT-In Sounds Alarm: Critical Windows, Office, Azure Bugs Threaten Enterprises — Patch Now
India's premier cybersecurity agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has issued a high-risk advisory warning that a slew of Microsoft products harbor severe vulnerabilities...
Critical XXE Vulnerability in FactoryTalk Historian: Analysis, Mitigation & ICS Security
When Rockwell Automation disclosed a critical vulnerability affecting its FactoryTalk Historian ThingWorx Connector, the industrial automation community faced a sobering reminder of the cybersecurity...
Top 8 Best Practices for Ensuring AI Data Security in 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), safeguarding sensitive data has become paramount. As organizations integrate AI into their operations, they must adopt comprehensive...