Security Best Practices
The latest Security Best Practices coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Azure Bot SDK Zero-Day Allows Privilege Escalation—Patch Now
In April 2025, a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30389 was discovered in the Azure Bot Framework SDK. This flaw allowed unauthorized attackers to elevate their privileges over...
Microsoft Entra External ID Now Generally Supports OpenID Connect for Third-Party Identity Federation
Introduction Microsoft has announced the general availability of OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity provider support for Microsoft Entra External ID, marking a significant advancement in cloud-based...
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...
Securing DNS with DNSSEC on Windows Server: A Comprehensive Guide
In the digital age, the Domain Name System (DNS) serves as the internet's phonebook, translating human-friendly domain names into machine-readable IP addresses, yet this foundational protocol was...
Oryon Academy Launches to Bridge Microsoft 365 Skills Gap for Businesses
For many businesses, simply owning Microsoft 365 has long been considered the baseline for digital productivity. Yet, as the platform matures and artificial intelligence becomes a key differentiator,...
Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation's ThinManager: Ensuring Industrial Control System Security
Introduction Rockwell Automation's ThinManager platform has been a cornerstone in industrial automation, offering centralized management of thin clients and session-based environments. However,...
0patch Keeps Windows 7, Server 2008 R2 Secure With Micropatches Through Jan 2027
Introduction In a significant development for users of legacy Windows systems, 0patch, a service provided by ACROS Security, has announced an extension of its security support for Windows 7 and...
Securing Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI Productivity vs. Enterprise Security Risks
As Microsoft 365 Copilot reshapes productivity by integrating generative AI across Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, enterprises face unprecedented security dilemmas that demand equally innovative...
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...
CISA adds three actively exploited critical CVEs to KEV catalog, urges immediate patching.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, adding three critical vulnerabilities that are actively being...
Samsung Keyboard Flaw Exposed Clipboard Data: Risks & Fixes
The convenience of copying and pasting across devices feels like digital magic—until a hidden flaw turns this everyday function into a data leakage nightmare. For millions of Samsung Galaxy users,...
Russian Hackers Exploit OAuth 2.0 in Microsoft 365 'Midnight Blizzard' Attack
The digital battlegrounds of cloud security witnessed a sophisticated escalation this summer as Russian state-sponsored hackers orchestrated a novel attack exploiting inherent weaknesses in OAuth 2.0...