Windows Security
The latest Windows Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Smart App Control in Windows 11 blocks untrusted apps by default, but requires clean install.
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft has introduced Smart App Control (SAC) in Windows 11, aiming to provide users with a proactive defense mechanism against...
ExplorerPatcher 22631.5335.68.2 Review: Restore Classic Windows Features Now
Introduction For advanced Windows power users and enthusiasts yearning for granular control over their desktop environment, ExplorerPatcher has cemented itself as an indispensable utility. With its...
394,000 Windows devices infected as Microsoft and police take down Lumma Stealer malware network
Overview In a significant cybersecurity operation, Microsoft, in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled the Lumma Stealer malware network. This network had...
Understanding Lumma Infostealer: The Rising Cyber Threat Against Windows Users
In the current cyber threat landscape, few digital menaces have risen as quickly and explosively as the Lumma information-stealing malware, a sophisticated infostealer that is disrupting hundreds of...
Microsoft and Global Agencies Dismantle Lumma Malware Network in Landmark Cybercrime Takedown
Introduction In a significant stride against cybercrime, Microsoft, in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies, has successfully dismantled the Lumma malware network. This operation...
Resolving Windows 10 KB5058379 Update Issues: Reboot Loops, BSODs, and BitLocker Lockouts
Introduction The release of Windows 10 cumulative update KB5058379 in mid-May 2025 was intended to enhance system security and performance. However, numerous users have reported severe issues...
Intel vPro PCs Hit by Blue Screens After Windows 10 KB5058379 Forces BitLocker
Overview The Windows 10 May 2025 cumulative update (KB5058379) has led to significant issues for users, particularly those with Intel vPro-enabled devices. Post-update, numerous systems have...
Microsoft Adds Quantum-Resistant ML-KEM and XMSS to SymCrypt Library
Introduction Quantum computing, often heralded as the next frontier in computational power, is transitioning from theoretical exploration to practical implementation. This evolution poses significant...
Windows 11’s Administrator Protection: A Game-Changer in Desktop Security
Windows 11’s Bold Shift: Eliminating Default Admin Accounts for Better Security Microsoft is revolutionizing user account security in Windows 11 with a groundbreaking feature called Administrator...
Enhancing Security in Windows Application Control: New Certificate Authority Handling Explained
Introduction Microsoft has recently introduced significant changes to Windows Application Control for Business, focusing on a new Certificate Authority (CA) handling logic. This overhaul aims to...