Security Risks
The latest Security Risks coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's Cross-Platform Shift: Embracing macOS in a Windows-Dominated Culture
Introduction In a striking demonstration of evolving tech culture, Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, recently shared his preference for macOS over Windows 11. This revelation...
Microsoft Accelerates AI and Cloud Leadership with Record FY25 Q3 Earnings
Microsoft's FY25 Q3 Earnings Reflect Dynamic Growth Fueled by AI and Cloud Innovation Microsoft's fiscal third-quarter results for FY25 unveiled a commanding performance underscored by robust revenue...
Windows 11 24H2 Enables BitLocker by Default: Comprehensive Overview and Implications
Introduction Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a significant security enhancement by enabling BitLocker device encryption by default during clean installations. This move aims to bolster...
Bypassing Windows 11 TPM 2.0: Registry Hacks, Security Risks, and the October 2025 Deadline
Introduction As Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025, users face pressure to upgrade to Windows 11 to maintain security updates and access new features. However, a...
Windows 10 End-of-Support 2025: Comprehensive Strategies for Security, Compliance, and Seamless Transition
Preparing for Windows 10 End-of-Support: Essential Strategies for Security & Compliance As Microsoft sets the official end-of-support date for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, organizations across...
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...
Windows 11 Recall: AI Productivity Tool or Privacy Risk?
The glow of your monitor reflects in tired eyes as you switch between a confidential work document, a private chat window, and a browser tab researching medical symptoms. Unbeknownst to you, Windows...
Microsoft Outlook CPU Bug Cripples Productivity: Causes, Fixes, and Impact
For countless professionals, the familiar chime of a new email arriving in Microsoft Outlook has been replaced by the frantic whirring of cooling fans as a crippling CPU bug hijacks system resources,...
Microsoft Outlook Classic CPU Spikes: Fix Coming May 2025
Introduction In late 2024, users of Microsoft's classic Outlook client began reporting significant CPU usage spikes during routine tasks, particularly while composing emails. This issue,...
Microsoft Recall in Windows 11: New Privacy Safeguards and Opt-In Security
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft introduced the 'Recall' feature in Windows 11, aiming to enhance user productivity by enabling seamless retrieval of past activities. This feature, however, has...
Windows Server 2025 DCs load wrong firewall profile after reboot, Microsoft offers workaround
Overview Microsoft's latest server operating system, Windows Server 2025, has encountered a significant issue affecting domain controllers (DCs). After a system restart, these servers may fail to...
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...