Social Engineering
The latest Social Engineering coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
AI Grandma Exploit: How Social Engineering Tricks Target ChatGPT and Windows Security
Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT have become ubiquitous, revolutionizing how we interact with technology. However, their widespread adoption has also exposed new vulnerabilities,...
2023 sees 68% surge in cloud attacks on Microsoft 365: layered defenses essential
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern enterprise productivity, but its widespread adoption makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based...
Microsoft 365 Faces 78% Attack Surge: AI Phishing and Zero-Day Threats Dominate 2025
As we approach 2025, Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for cybercriminals, with evolving threats challenging even the most robust security frameworks. Organizations must stay ahead of...
Microsoft Purchase Emails Weaponized: Hackers Use Real Messages to Deploy Malware in New Phishing Wave
A sophisticated phishing campaign has turned Microsoft's own purchase notifications into an unlikely attack vector, leaving Windows users worldwide exposed to credential theft and malware. Security...
Hackers Weaponize Microsoft’s Own Notification Emails to Bypass Security and Deploy RATs
Cybercriminals have turned Microsoft 365’s own transactional email system into an advanced delivery mechanism for business email compromise (BEC) attacks, security researchers warn. By exploiting...
The Rising Threat: How Cybercriminals Exploit Microsoft 365 Notifications in Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns
Introduction Microsoft 365 stands as the backbone of productivity for millions of businesses worldwide, integrating essential services such as email, cloud storage, and collaborative applications....
Understanding LummaC2 Malware: Characteristics, Risks, and Modern Defense Strategies
The recent emergence of LummaC2 malware has escalated concerns within the cybersecurity ecosystem, bringing together security professionals, system administrators, and government agencies in a...
Steam Data Leak Debunked: Valve Denies Breach, SMS Security Risks Exposed
A sudden wave of panic rippled through the gaming community this week following widespread reports of a massive Steam data leak, which allegedly compromised account information for more than 89...
Noodlophile Malware Exploits AI Video Craze to Steal Sensitive Data
Introduction The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for content creation has opened new avenues for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting users. A recent campaign involving a...
Noodlophile malware hides in fake Dream Machine AI video ads, steals data via multi-stage Windows attacks
Introduction Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence (AI) by deploying sophisticated malware campaigns. A recent example is the Noodlophile...
AI-Powered Phishing: The Evolving Threat Targeting Windows Users
The once easily spotted phishing email riddled with typos and clumsy logos is fading into obscurity, replaced by a chillingly sophisticated new breed of cyberattack meticulously crafted by artificial...