Security Best Practices
The latest Security Best Practices coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Access Your Windows PC from iPhone Using Splashtop
In today's fast-paced world, the ability to access your Windows PC remotely from your iPhone has become an invaluable tool for professionals and casual users alike. Splashtop offers a seamless...
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Revolutionizing Productivity with AI While Addressing Security Concerns
Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a paradigm shift in workplace productivity, blending artificial intelligence with everyday business applications. This AI-powered assistant integrates seamlessly with...
CLI Guide for Automating On-Prem Azure DevOps Server
Introduction Microsoft's Azure DevOps ecosystem offers a comprehensive suite of tools for software development, including Azure DevOps Services (cloud-based) and Azure DevOps Server (on-premises)....
Azure App Proxy Misconfigurations: How Internal Resources Get Exposed to Cyber Threats
Microsoft's Azure App Proxy is a powerful tool for securely publishing internal applications to external users, but misconfigurations can inadvertently expose sensitive resources to cyber threats....
Master Azure App Proxy Security: Fix Pre-Auth Misconfigurations Now
Mitigating Azure App Proxy Vulnerabilities: Securing Pre-Authentication Settings Azure App Proxy is a critical component for secure remote access to on-premises applications, but misconfigured...
Microsoft 365 OAuth Phishing: Key Threats and Zero Trust Defenses
Microsoft 365 has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging OAuth phishing attacks, a sophisticated form of credential theft that bypasses traditional security measures. These attacks...
Urgent: Patch Critical Windows Server Privilege Escalation Flaw Now
Microsoft has disclosed a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-25008) affecting Windows Server systems that could allow attackers to bypass file access controls through improper link resolution....
Critical CVE-2025-26629 Vulnerability in Microsoft Office: Patch Now to Avoid Exploits
A newly discovered critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-26629) in Microsoft Office poses significant risks to millions of users worldwide. This memory management flaw allows remote code execution when...
WSL2 CVE-2025-24084: Critical Kernel Flaw Risks System Takeover
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Designated as CVE-2025-24084, this kernel-level flaw could...
March 2025 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Addresses 50+ Security Flaws Including 6 Zero-Day Exploits
Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday has arrived with critical updates addressing over 50 security vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited zero-day flaws affecting Windows 10, Windows 11,...
Akira Ransomware's New Frontier: Exploiting Unsecured IoT Devices in 2024
Akira Ransomware: The New Threat Vector via Unsecured IoT Devices Introduction In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a significant evolution with the Akira ransomware group emerging as a...
Critical Vulnerability in Hitachi Energy Relion Relays: Risks & Mitigation Strategies
Industrial control systems form the beating heart of critical infrastructure worldwide, silently managing power grids, water treatment facilities, and manufacturing plants—until vulnerabilities...