Software Security
The latest Software Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2025-49661: Critical Security Vulnerability Explained and Mitigation Steps
A newly discovered security vulnerability, CVE-2025-49661, has raised significant concerns among cybersecurity professionals and IT administrators worldwide. While specific technical details about...
MSRC 2025 Q2 Leaderboard: Top Cybersecurity Researchers Recognized
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has unveiled its 2025 Q2 Security Researcher Leaderboard, showcasing the brightest minds in vulnerability research and reinforcing Microsoft's commitment...
Microsoft Ends Forced Windows Updates: A New Era of User Control and Security
For years, Windows users have navigated the double-edged sword of automatic updates—benefiting from critical security patches but often frustrated by untimely reboots and compatibility issues....
CVE-2025-32726: Critical Visual Studio Code Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Explained
Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Microsoft's wildly popular open-source code editor, has recently come under scrutiny due to a critical privilege escalation vulnerability designated as CVE-2025-32726....
Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 flaws enable remote exploits; CVE-2023 patches urged for grid safety.
Hitachi Energy’s MicroSCADA X SYS600, a widely used platform in power automation and industrial control systems (ICS), has recently come under scrutiny due to newly discovered cybersecurity...
Microsoft Azure AD Graph API set to go dark in 2025; full migration roadmap released
Microsoft's Azure AD Graph API, once a cornerstone of identity management in the Microsoft ecosystem, is officially set for retirement in 2025. This pivotal change marks the end of an era for...
How HSL Helsinki Boosted Security & Efficiency with GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps
HSL Helsinki Region Transport, Finland's public transport authority, has significantly enhanced its cybersecurity posture and development workflows by implementing GitHub Advanced Security for Azure...
Microsoft Teams Rolls Out Granular App Policies for 365-Certified Apps in Early 2024
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a significant update that will give administrators more granular control over third-party applications within their organizations. The new rule-based controls for...
Microsoft Teams 2025 Update: Enhanced Admin Control Over Third-Party Apps
Microsoft Teams is gearing up for a transformative update in 2025, introducing powerful new tools that will give administrators unprecedented control over third-party applications. This long-awaited...
CISA and NSA Champion Memory Safe Languages for Enhanced Software Security
CISA and NSA Champion Memory Safe Languages for Enhanced Software Security Washington D.C. - In a significant move to bolster software security and resilience against cyber threats, the Cybersecurity...
Siemens Mendix Studio Pro CVE-2025-40592 Path Traversal Vulnerability: What You Need to Know
Siemens Mendix Studio Pro, a leading low-code development platform, has recently come under scrutiny due to a critical path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-40592) that could allow attackers to...
Critical CVE-2025-5958 Chromium Media Flaw: What You Need to Know
A newly discovered vulnerability in Chromium's Media component (CVE-2025-5958) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This critical "use after free" flaw could allow attackers to...