Smb Security
The latest Smb Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Defender’s RoguePlanet Fix Spawns a Disk-Draining Bug—How to Protect Your PC
Microsoft delivered Malware Protection Engine version 1.1.26060.3008 on July 14, 2026, sealing the notorious RoguePlanet vulnerability. But the same update has a dangerous side effect: a new,...
Microsoft Supercharges SMB Security with Defender and Purview Add-Ons for Business Premium
Microsoft is closing the security gap between small businesses and large enterprises with a pair of powerful new add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium. Announced quietly in late 2025 and now...
Microsoft 365 Business Premium Delivers Intune, Defender, and AI Governance for SMB Security
Small and medium businesses caught without enterprise-grade security are no longer just at a disadvantage—they’re the primary target. Microsoft’s own Digital Defense Report reveals that SMBs...
Huntress and Microsoft Deliver 94% Ransomware Reduction with Managed EDR for SMBs
Small and midsize businesses now have a powerful new weapon against sophisticated cyber threats, thanks to an increasingly tight partnership between Huntress and Microsoft. Huntress has officially...
Windows 11 SMB1 Security Warning: Why You Should Disable It and How to Maintain Compatibility
Microsoft has disabled SMB1 by default in Windows 11 for a critical reason: the protocol represents a significant security vulnerability that continues to be exploited in real-world attacks. The...
CVE-2026-20848: Critical SMB Server Vulnerability Demands Immediate Patching
Microsoft's registration of CVE-2026-20848 as an SMB Server elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Security Update Guide represents one of the most significant security threats to Windows...
January SMB patch fixes CVE-2026-20919 privilege escalation flaw
Microsoft has officially documented CVE-2026-20919 as a significant Server Message Block (SMB) Server elevation-of-privilege (EoP) vulnerability in its January 2026 Security Update Guide. This...
Urgent Linux Kernel Update: SMB Encryption Bug Triggers System Crashes – Patch Now
Linux kernel maintainers have released a surgical fix for a dangerous memory safety bug in the SMB client’s encrypted file-sharing stack. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-38488, originates...
Securafy AI Readiness Assessment: SMB Certification Badge & Governance Framework
In an era where artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating across industries, small and medium-sized businesses face unique challenges in implementing AI safely and effectively. Securafy, a...
Windows 11 Network Drive Mapping: Complete Guide for 2024
Mapping network drives in Windows 11 remains one of the most practical methods for accessing remote folders and network resources as if they were local storage. Despite the rise of cloud storage...
CVE-2025-59280: Critical Windows SMB Client Authentication Vulnerability Patched
Microsoft has addressed a significant security vulnerability in Windows SMB Client that could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and potentially gain unauthorized access to network...
AWS DataSync Now Supports Kerberos for SMB: Windows Security Upgrade
Amazon Web Services has significantly enhanced its DataSync service with Kerberos authentication support for SMB file locations, marking a crucial development for Windows-centric organizations...