Social Engineering
The latest Social Engineering coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
BlueNoroff's Deepfake & Mac Malware Attacks: A New Era of Cyber Threats (2025)
North Korean hacking group BlueNoroff has escalated its cyber warfare tactics, combining deepfake technology with sophisticated macOS malware in a series of high-profile attacks targeting financial...
Discord Invitation Code Exploit Unleashes Malware Wave: How to Protect Your Windows PC
A critical vulnerability in Discord's invitation system has become the latest weapon in cybercriminals' arsenal, enabling widespread malware distribution across Windows devices. Security researchers...
Critical Flaw in AVEVA PI Web API exposes Industrial Systems to Scripting Attacks
Critical Flaw in AVEVA PI Web API exposes Industrial Systems to Scripting Attacks A recently disclosed cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-2745, affects AVEVA PI Web API...
How to Defend Against Advanced AitM Phishing Attacks Targeting Microsoft 365 and Google Accounts
Organizations worldwide are facing an unprecedented surge in sophisticated phishing attacks, with adversaries increasingly targeting Microsoft 365 and Google accounts using advanced...
Patch CVE-2025-33053 now—Microsoft confirms active WebDAV zero-day exploits.
Microsoft has issued an emergency security update to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-33053, which is currently being exploited by cybercriminals. This flaw affects multiple Windows...
CVE-2025-47175: Critical PowerPoint Vulnerability Exposes Millions to Remote Code Execution
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint, tracked as CVE-2025-47175, has cybersecurity experts sounding alarms across enterprise and government sectors. This critical flaw, classified...
Global Cybercrime Takedown: How Microsoft and Law Enforcement Dismantled Scam Networks Targeting Seniors
In a landmark operation, Microsoft and international law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled a sprawling transnational scam network that preyed on senior citizens through sophisticated...
Google Apps Script Phishing Attacks Targeting Microsoft 365: How to Stay Protected
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Google Apps Script to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns against Microsoft 365 users, bypassing traditional security measures with alarming success....
Google Apps Script Phishing Scams Targeting Microsoft Accounts: How to Stay Safe
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Google Apps Script to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft account holders. This cross-platform attack vector bypasses traditional...
2025 Microsoft 365 Security Threats: Top Risks & Proactive Defense Strategies
Microsoft 365 remains the productivity suite of choice for enterprises worldwide, but its ubiquity makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As we approach 2025, organizations face an evolving...
Ransomware Attacks on Windows Servers Surge 300%: Expert Defense Guide
Ransomware attacks targeting Windows servers have surged by 300% since 2020, with the average ransom demand now exceeding $250,000 according to recent cybersecurity reports. This alarming trend makes...
Windows Defeats AiTM Phishing with Passwordless Auth & Conditional Access
In today's digital landscape, identity has become the new perimeter for enterprise security. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services and remote work models, cybercriminals are shifting...