Security Updates
The latest Security Updates coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Phases Out NTLM in Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025: Security Upgrade Explained
Microsoft is making a significant security change by phasing out the legacy NTLM (NT LAN Manager) authentication protocol in Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This move marks a pivotal shift...
Introducing Copilot Vision: Revolutionizing AI-Powered Browsing in Microsoft Edge
Introduction In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is seamlessly integrating into daily digital experiences, Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Vision, a groundbreaking feature within its Edge...
Windows 11 Now Runs on 60% More PCs After Microsoft Quietly Lifts TPM 2.0 Mandate
Microsoft has officially relaxed its strict hardware requirements for Windows 11, allowing older PCs without TPM 2.0 to upgrade to the latest OS. This surprising policy reversal comes after...
Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX II Critical Vulnerability: Patch Now for OT Security
A newly discovered vulnerability in Siemens' RUGGEDCOM ROX II devices has raised significant concerns in the industrial control systems (ICS) security community. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-34362,...
Amazon Halts Microsoft 365 Deployment Over Security Fears Following Recent Hacking Incident
Amazon has temporarily suspended its company-wide rollout of Microsoft 365 following security concerns raised by a recent high-profile hacking incident. The decision comes as cybersecurity experts...
Microsoft December Patch Tuesday 2024: 71 Updates Address Critical Vulnerabilities and Active Exploits
Microsoft December Patch Tuesday 2024: Overview Microsoft has released its December 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, encompassing 71 security vulnerabilities across various Microsoft product families....
KB5048667 brings Start menu ads plus fixes for 36 vulnerabilities in Windows 11.
Microsoft's December 2023 update for Windows 11, KB5048667, brings a mix of new features, security enhancements, and controversial ad integrations. This mandatory patch marks another step in...
Upgrade to Windows 11 Now: Essential Before 2025 Support Ends
Microsoft's Windows 11 represents a significant leap forward in operating system technology, and with Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, upgrading has never been more critical. This article...
Microsoft Windows 11 Begins Watermarking Unsupported PCs Pushing Hardware Upgrades
Microsoft has begun displaying watermarks on older Windows 11 PCs that don’t meet the operating system’s strict hardware requirements. This move signals the company’s continued push toward...
Critical December 2024 Update: Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2024-49138
Microsoft has released its December 2024 Patch Tuesday updates addressing a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138) actively exploited in the wild. This security flaw affects all supported...
Microsoft's December Update KB5048667 Backports DirectStorage to Windows 10, Fixes 45 Flaws
Microsoft has released the December 2024 cumulative update KB5048667, bringing significant enhancements to both Windows 10 and Windows 11. This update focuses on security, performance, and new...