Security Best Practices
The latest Security Best Practices coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Enhancing Security in Windows Application Control: New Certificate Authority Handling Explained
Introduction Microsoft has recently introduced significant changes to Windows Application Control for Business, focusing on a new Certificate Authority (CA) handling logic. This overhaul aims to...
Microsoft Seattle protesters decry AI deals with Israeli military at 50th anniversary event
Introduction In April 2025, during Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration in Seattle, pro-Palestinian activists, including company employees, staged protests against the company's involvement with...
Secure Azure Managed Identities: Key Practices to Prevent Abuse
Introduction Azure Managed Identities (MIs) have revolutionized the way applications authenticate to Azure services by eliminating the need for developers to manage credentials directly. By providing...
Safeguarding Microsoft 365 Against the Surge in HTML-Based Phishing Attacks
In recent months, cybersecurity experts have observed a significant uptick in sophisticated phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users. These attacks often employ malicious HTML attachments to...
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...
Defendnot: Exploiting Windows Security Center to Disable Windows Defender
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, tools that challenge existing security measures often emerge, prompting both concern and innovation. One such tool is Defendnot,...
Microsoft Edge 136.0.3240.76: A Critical Security Update Addressing Active Threats
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, browser security remains a pivotal concern. Microsoft has recently released Edge version 136.0.3240.76, a critical update aimed at...
Microsoft Build 2025: AI Governance, Security & Democratization Frameworks
As enterprises race to integrate artificial intelligence into their core operations, the looming question isn't whether AI can transform business—it's how organizations can harness its power...
Critical Chromium Vulnerability CVE-2025-4664 Exposes Millions to Remote Code Execution
A newly uncovered vulnerability in the Chromium browser engine has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, exposing millions of users to potential remote code execution attacks simply by...