Windows Security
The latest Windows Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Password Spraying Attacks on Microsoft 365: Risks, Defenses & Mitigation Strategies
Imagine logging into your Microsoft 365 account on a Monday morning, only to find your company's sensitive data held hostage or your email account broadcasting spam – all because attackers guessed...
Block malicious domains with Windows Defender Exploit Guard's Network Protection feature.
Introduction In today's digital landscape, safeguarding systems against online threats is paramount. Microsoft has equipped Windows with robust security features, among which Network Protection...
LockBit Ransomware Exploits Critical Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527)
The discovery of LockBit ransomware exploiting CVE-2023-22527—a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence—has ignited alarms across the cybersecurity landscape,...
Windows Security vs Third-Party Antivirus: Which Protects You Best in 2025
As we approach 2025, the debate between relying on built-in Windows Security versus third-party antivirus solutions has never been more relevant. With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented pace,...
OpenAI's New AI Safeguards Reshape Security for Windows Users
OpenAI, the pioneering artificial intelligence research lab, has recently intensified its efforts to combat AI misuse, a move that carries significant implications for Windows users worldwide. As AI...
Fake Chrome update scams surge 240%, target Windows 10 and 11 users with info-stealers
Windows users are facing a growing threat from sophisticated fake browser update scams that deliver malware through social engineering tactics. These attacks mimic legitimate update prompts to trick...
Adam Fuller Reveals Zero Trust Secrets for Windows & Microsoft 365 Security
Windows and Microsoft 365 security took center stage at the recent ZTW25 conference, where Adam Fuller, a leading cybersecurity expert, shared critical insights on modern threat mitigation...
CVE-2025-21401: Understanding Microsoft Edge's Informational Security Vulnerability
Microsoft has recently acknowledged CVE-2025-21401, an informational security vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge. While classified as 'informational' rather than critical, this vulnerability...
Microsoft Patches Critical RCE Bug CVE-2025-21325 in Windows Server Core
Microsoft has released an urgent security update to address CVE-2025-21325, a critical vulnerability affecting multiple Windows Server Core installations. This remote code execution flaw, rated 9.8...
Zero Trust eliminates implicit trust in Windows & Microsoft 365: continuous verification required
In today's evolving cybersecurity landscape, Zero Trust has emerged as a critical framework for protecting Windows environments and Microsoft 365 ecosystems. This security model operates on the...
Microsoft Abandons 24-Hour Re-Authentication Plan After Massive User Backlash
Microsoft has reversed a controversial change to its sign-in process that would have required users to re-authenticate their accounts every time they accessed certain services. The decision comes...
CISA Issues Critical ICS Security Advisories: Protecting Industrial Control Systems from Emerging Threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released urgent advisories addressing critical vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that could impact national...