Security Risks
The latest Security Risks coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Deprecates VBS Enclaves in Older Windows Versions: Implications and Next Steps
Introduction Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclaves in earlier versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server. This decision marks a significant shift in...
Microsoft 365 to Block ActiveX Controls by Default in 2025 for Enhanced Security
In a significant move to bolster user security, Microsoft has announced that starting in April 2025, Microsoft 365 will block ActiveX controls by default across several of its key applications,...
Countdown to Exchange Server End-of-Life 2025: Preparing for Migration and the Future of Enterprise Email
Countdown to Exchange Server End-of-Life: Preparing for a Critical IT Transition As October 14, 2025 approaches, the enterprise IT world faces a pivotal moment. Support for Microsoft Exchange Server...
Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 End of Support in 2025: Essential Information and Alternatives
Microsoft has announced that support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 will conclude on October 14, 2025. This means that after this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes,...
Outlook CPU Spike Bug: Causes, Implications, and Solutions
Introduction Microsoft's classic Outlook application has recently been plagued by a significant performance issue, causing CPU usage to spike dramatically—by as much as 30% to 50%—when users type...
Windows 11 Recall Feature: AI Innovation or Privacy Risk? | Build 2024 Insights
When Microsoft unveiled the Recall feature for Windows 11 at its Build 2024 conference, it promised a groundbreaking tool that could transform how users interact with their PCs. Recall, powered by...
Windows 10 Users: Navigating the Countdown to Free Windows 11 Upgrades and Preparing for the Future
Windows 10 Users: Navigate the Countdown to Free Windows 11 Upgrades As the deadline approaches for the end of free Windows 11 upgrades and official support for Windows 10, millions of users face...
Windows 11’s Hard Choices: Sustainability vs. Legacy Hardware Exclusion
Navigating Windows 11: Sustainability, User Choice, and the Future of OS Microsoft’s introduction and promotion of Windows 11 have sparked a heated debate across the technology landscape, stirring...
Windows 10 End of Support Looms: What Windows Users Must Know About Upgrading to Windows 11
Introduction With October 14, 2025, fast approaching, Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 — marking a significant turning point for millions of users worldwide. This transition ushers in an...
Windows April 2025 Update Creates Mysterious inetpub Folder: Microsoft's Intentional Security Move Explained
Windows users across the globe are discovering an unexpected new resident on their C: drives following the April 2025 cumulative updates—an empty folder named "inetpub" that's appearing even on...
Critical Windows Kernel Flaw CVE-2025-27728 Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation Attacks
In the shadowed corridors of cybersecurity, a newly disclosed vulnerability designated CVE-2025-27728 has sent ripples through the Windows ecosystem, exposing a critical flaw in the operating...
Critical Windows Update Vulnerability CVE-2025-21204 Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation Attacks
A newly uncovered critical vulnerability in the Windows Update service, designated as CVE-2025-21204, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, exposing millions of systems to...