Windows Security
The latest Windows Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
ABB Drive Composer path traversal bug (CVE-2024-48510) hits Windows with 9.8 CVSS
A newly discovered critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-48510) in ABB Drive Composer software exposes Windows systems to potential attacks through a path traversal flaw. This industrial automation...
Critical Orthanc Server RCE Flaw Exposes Windows Medical Systems
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Orthanc Server, posing significant risks to Windows users who rely on this open-source DICOM server for medical imaging. The flaw, tracked as...
CVE-2025-0994: Critical Trimble Cityworks Flaw Threatens Windows Municipal Systems
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-0994) has been discovered in Trimble Cityworks, exposing municipal and utility systems to potential remote code execution attacks. This deserialization flaw in the...
CVE-2024-2658 EcoStruxure Flaw: Critical Patch Guide for Windows Systems
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-2658) has been discovered in Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure platform, posing significant risks to Windows-based industrial control systems. This zero-day flaw...
CVE-2024-53104: How a New Linux Vulnerability Threatens Windows Security in Mixed OS Networks
CVE-2024-53104: New Linux Vulnerability Impacts Windows Security A newly discovered Linux vulnerability designated as CVE-2024-53104 is creating unexpected security risks for Windows systems in mixed...
CISA Warns: Patch These Critical Windows Zero-Day Flaws Now
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert regarding newly discovered vulnerabilities affecting Windows systems, urging users and administrators to take...
Patch now: CVE-2025-21415 in Azure AI Face Service allows remote privilege escalation bypassing authentication.
Microsoft has disclosed a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2025-21415) in its Azure AI Face service that could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain...
Duo SSO for Windows enforces MFA via SAML/OIDC, streamlining access control.
In today's digital landscape, securing access to enterprise resources while maintaining user convenience is a top priority for IT administrators. Duo Single Sign-On (SSO) for Windows offers a...
Microsoft Edge Secure Network VPN to Retire in 2024: Impacts & Alternatives
Microsoft has begun notifying users that its built-in VPN solution, Microsoft Edge Secure Network (often marketed under the Defender brand umbrella), will be fully retired by late 2024, quietly...
Microsoft Defender VPN Retirement: Impacts, Reasons & Alternatives
The digital security landscape shifted quietly but significantly this week as Microsoft confirmed it will retire the VPN functionality within Microsoft Defender by February 2025. This unexpected...
Windows 11 Build 27774 Fortifies Security with Mandatory Windows Hello Admin Elevation
Introduction Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27774 to the Canary Channel, introducing significant enhancements aimed at bolstering system security and improving user...
Comprehensive Guide to Manually Scanning Files for Malware in Windows 11
Ensuring your Windows 11 system remains secure involves proactive measures, one of which is manually scanning specific files or folders for malware. While Windows Defender offers real-time...