Security Risks
The latest Security Risks coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Navigating the End of Support for Microsoft Exchange Server and Skype for Business: Risks, Migration Strategies, and Future Readiness
As Microsoft draws the curtain on support for Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, organizations worldwide find themselves at a critical crossroads. This move—long in the making, yet for...
Square Enix to End Final Fantasy XIV Support for Windows 10 in 2025: What Gamers Need to Know
As the digital landscape continues its relentless pace forward, legacy software and hardware inevitably get left behind. In a move that has stirred the waters of the PC gaming community, Square Enix,...
Critical CVE-2025-30390 Vulnerability Exposes Azure Machine Learning to Privilege Escalation Risks
On April 30, 2025, Microsoft publicly disclosed a critical security vulnerability, registered as CVE-2025-30390, that directly impacts Azure Machine Learning environments. This high-severity flaw,...
Square Enix Ends Final Fantasy XIV Support for Windows 10 in October 2025: What Players Need to Know
News that Square Enix will officially end support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 in October 2025 marks a significant milestone for both the legendary MMORPG and the broader PC gaming...
FlyBy11: Extending Windows 11 to Unsupported PCs Amid End-of-Support Challenges
As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline, an unprecedented number of users with older PCs face a pivotal decision: either invest in a new device or find ways to continue running a modern,...
Windows Server 2025 dMSA crypto flaw enables trivial brute‑force password attacks on all managed accounts
Semperis, a leader in identity security, has uncovered a critical design flaw in Windows Server 2025 that exposes Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) to a novel attack technique dubbed "Golden...
Understanding the Golden dMSA Vulnerability in Windows Server 2025: Risks, Impacts, and Mitigation
Windows Server 2025 was poised to be a significant leap forward for enterprise IT, promising innovations in security, scalability, and hybrid cloud integrations. Yet, the unfolding of the so-called...
Preparing for the End of Windows 10 Support: Challenges, Risks, and Best Practices
As the end of Windows 10 support draws near, the global Windows ecosystem is experiencing a significant and urgent inflection point. Enterprises, small businesses, and everyday consumers alike now...
Microsoft's Last-Minute $30 Safety Net for Windows 10 Leaves 240 Million PCs in Limbo
With 91 days until Windows 10's October 14, 2025 end-of-support date, Microsoft has taken an unprecedented step: for the first time, home users can pay to keep their PCs secure. A $30 Extended...
Windows 10 KB5062554 Update Breaks Emoji Panel Search: Impact, Community Backlash, and Solutions
For Windows 10 users, the Emoji Panel—quickly accessed via WIN + . (period) or WIN + ; (semicolon)—has long provided an easy way to insert emojis, kaomojis, and symbols into documents, emails, or...
Navigating the Windows 10 End-of-Support: Strategic Migration and IT Modernization
With Microsoft’s official end-of-support date for Windows 10 drawing near, a new migration crossroads has emerged for millions of organizations worldwide. For IT leaders already juggling...
Microsoft Fortifies M365 by Eliminating High-Privilege Access, Championing Zero Trust
Microsoft has taken a monumental step in hardening the security of its vast Microsoft 365 ecosystem, effectively eliminating an entire class of systemic risk by eradicating high-privilege access for...