Security Awareness
The latest Security Awareness coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Oryon Academy: Unlocking Microsoft 365's Full Potential for SMEs in Digital Transformation
In today's relentlessly competitive business environment, digital transformation has shifted from strategic advantage to existential necessity, with Microsoft 365 emerging as the central nervous...
Critical Windows Telnet Server Vulnerability (CVE-2023-36584) Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
In the shadowy corners of enterprise networks, an aging protocol has become the Achilles' heel of Windows security—a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Telnet Server implementation now exposes...
Defending Against Advanced SaaS Phishing Attacks: Strategies for 2025
Introduction The landscape of cyber threats is continually evolving, with Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms becoming prime targets for sophisticated phishing attacks. Cybercriminals are...
Cookie-Bite Attacks: How Malicious Browser Extensions Hijack Cloud Sessions
In the shadows of your browser, where convenient extensions promise productivity and customization, a new breed of cyber threat is silently feasting on the keys to your cloud kingdom. Security...
Microsoft 365 AI & collaboration tools: 5 critical steps to stop data leaks now
Introduction In the modern digital workplace, Microsoft 365 has emerged as a cornerstone for collaboration and productivity, integrating tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and the newly...
AI Boosts Cloud Security with Real-Time Threat Detection and Response
Introduction In today's digital era, the rapid adoption of cloud computing has revolutionized how organizations store, process, and manage data. This shift to a cloud-first approach offers...
Windows 11 24H2 Installation Media Vulnerability: Risks and Mitigation
Imagine booting from a USB drive to install a fresh copy of Windows 11 24H2, only to unknowingly inject a critical security flaw into what should be a clean system. This nightmare scenario lies at...
Outdated Windows 11 Installation Media: A Hidden Cybersecurity Threat
A recent cybersecurity advisory from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has thrust a critical but often overlooked vulnerability into the spotlight: outdated Windows 11 installation media...
Microsoft NTLM Vulnerability and Apple Zero-Day Exploits Highlight Critical Need for Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures
Overview Recent disclosures of critical security vulnerabilities in Microsoft and Apple products underscore the persistent and evolving threats in the digital landscape. Microsoft has identified a...
Exploitation of Windows NTLM Vulnerability CVE-2025-24054 in Widespread Cyberattacks
Overview In March 2025, Microsoft released a security update addressing a critical vulnerability in the Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication protocol, identified as CVE-2025-24054. Despite...
Critical Windows 11 24H2 Installation Media Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Pre-OS Attacks
A newly discovered vulnerability in the Windows 11 24H2 installation media process has prompted urgent security warnings from Microsoft and cybersecurity researchers, exposing millions of devices to...
Understanding the inetpub Folder in Windows Security: Purpose and Implications
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft released a cumulative update that introduced a new, empty folder named INLINECODE0 at the root of the C: drive on Windows systems. This unexpected addition has...