Windows Security
The latest Windows Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2025-3289, 4190, 5772: Actively exploited zero-dogs hit Windows and Fortinet.
The cybersecurity landscape in May 2025 has revealed a disturbing acceleration in both the sophistication and frequency of attacks targeting Windows systems and network infrastructure. Security teams...
5 Proven Ways to Speed Up Windows 11 on Any PC
Windows 11 brings a sleek, modern interface and powerful features, but performance can lag on both old and new PCs if not optimized properly. Whether you're running the latest hardware or squeezing...
CVE-2025-24054: Critical NTLM Flaw Bypasses Auth, Patch Now
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Windows NTLM authentication, tracked as CVE-2025-24054, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This flaw in the NT LAN Manager protocol...
Defending Windows Networks: How to Stop Authentication Coercion Attacks
Authentication coercion attacks have become one of the most insidious threats facing Windows enterprise networks today. These attacks exploit legitimate Windows protocols to trick systems into...
How to Remap the Windows 11 Copilot Key to ChatGPT for Enhanced AI Productivity
The evolution of the Windows PC experience has reached a pivotal moment, especially with the recent hardware and software advancements marked by the integration of a dedicated Copilot key on...
Microsoft's Windows Updates in Europe: More User Control and Choice Under EU Regulations
In response to Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft has introduced sweeping updates to Windows 10 and Windows 11, fundamentally altering how users interact with the operating system. These...
CVE-2025-5419: Critical Chromium V8 Flaw Demands Immediate Browser Updates
A newly discovered vulnerability in Chromium's V8 JavaScript engine (CVE-2025-5419) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, exposing millions of users to potential remote code...
2025 Windows Security: Why Defender Beats Third-Party Antivirus Myths
When it comes to protecting Windows PCs, few areas are more surrounded by myth, misconception, and outdated advice than antivirus software. For decades, security-focused users swapped stories of...
October 2025: Windows 10 Security Updates End; New AI-Ready PCs Required
Microsoft's Windows 10, the operating system that has powered millions of devices worldwide, is set to reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. This milestone marks a critical juncture for both...
9 Proven Tweaks to Speed Up Your Sluggish Windows 11 PC
Windows 11 delivers a modern interface and powerful features, but even the fastest systems can slow down over time. Whether you're troubleshooting lag or optimizing a new PC, these nine essential...
Windows 11 Revolutionizes Workflows with Copilot Plus AI & Android Mirroring
Microsoft's Windows 11 is ushering in a transformative era of productivity with its groundbreaking Copilot Plus AI suite and seamless Android mirroring capabilities. These innovations promise to...
Microsoft Vulnerabilities 2025: Critical Risks & Must-Know Security Fixes
The first half of 2025 has seen Microsoft's security framework besieged by an unprecedented wave of high-severity vulnerabilities affecting Windows, Azure, and other core enterprise products....