Security Updates
The latest Security Updates coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Enterprises Face AI Assistant Chaos: New Study Reveals 4 Key Integration Strategies
Introduction In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) assistants have become ubiquitous, seamlessly integrating into various facets of enterprise operations. From...
Unlocking Windows 11 Pro Features on Windows 11 Home Using Free Tools
Introduction Windows 11 Pro offers a suite of advanced features tailored for business and power users, including enhanced security measures, virtualization capabilities, and comprehensive system...
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,...
Troubleshooting the Windows Hello Bug in Windows 11: Fixing Face, Fingerprint, and PIN Login Issues
Introduction Windows Hello, Microsoft’s biometric authentication system integrated in Windows 11, offers users the convenience and enhanced security of facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, and...
Exploring CVE-2025-24076: Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability That Grants Admin Rights in 300ms
Introduction A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability known as CVE-2025-24076 has been discovered in Microsoft Windows 11, posing significant risks to users and enterprises alike. This...
Demystifying the 'inetpub' Folder in Windows: A Security Defense Hidden in Plain Sight
Understanding the Surprising 'inetpub' Folder in Windows After Recent Security Updates The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 and Windows 10 has introduced a subtle but significant...
Windows Hello Lockouts After April 2025 Update: Fixes and Patch Incoming
Windows Hello Lockout in Windows 11 Post-Update: Causes, Fixes, and Future Outlook Introduction Windows Hello has long been a flagship biometric authentication method integrated into Windows 10 and...
Hotpatching arrives in Windows 11 Enterprise: April 2025 Baseline Preview eliminates reboot delays.
Microsoft’s April 2025 Baseline Public Preview: Revolutionizing Windows Security, Stability, and Enterprise Management On April 8, 2025, Microsoft launched its pivotal April 2025 Baseline Public...
April 2025 Windows Update Breaks Windows Hello Biometric Login on Secure PCs
Introduction Microsoft's routine updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, intended to enhance security and user experience, have encountered significant issues in 2023. Especially noteworthy is the...
Free Windows Malware Scanning: Use Defender & PowerShell Now
Keeping your Windows PC safe from viruses and malware doesn’t have to cost a dime. With cyber threats evolving at a lightning pace, many users assume they need expensive third-party antivirus...
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,...