Windows Security
The latest Windows Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's 2013 WinVerifyTrust patch fixed signature bypass flaw via registry update.
Microsoft's WinVerifyTrust function, a core component of Windows' digital signature verification system, contained a critical vulnerability (CVE-2013-3900) that allowed attackers to bypass security...
Permanently disable Windows 11 Security via registry or group policy—then install third-party antivirus.
How to Permanently Disable Windows Security on Windows 11: A Comprehensive Guide Windows Security—formerly known as Windows Defender Antivirus—has long been Microsoft’s built-in solution...
CVE-2024-12695: Critical Chromium Vulnerability Threatens Edge & Other Browsers
CVE-2024-12695: Critical Vulnerability Affects Chromium-Based Browsers A newly discovered critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-12695) in Chromium's rendering engine poses significant risks to Microsoft...
Windows Sign-In Options: Balancing Security and Convenience in 2024
Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer multiple sign-in options that combine enterprise-grade security with user convenience. As cyber threats evolve, Microsoft has expanded authentication methods beyond...
Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday: Addressing 72 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Zero-Day Flaws
In December 2024, Microsoft released its final Patch Tuesday update, addressing a total of 72 vulnerabilities across various products. Among these, one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability...
Windows 11’s Administrator Protection: A New Era in Enhanced Security and Privilege Management
Introduction Microsoft's Windows 11 continues to advance as the most secure iteration of its operating system. Alongside hardware requirements improvements like TPM 2.0, Windows 11 now introduces a...
CVE-2024-50623: Critical Windows Vulnerability Exposes Users to Cyber Threats
A newly discovered vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50623, has raised significant concerns among Windows users and cybersecurity experts. This critical security flaw, recently added to CISA's Known...
Microsoft December 2024 Patch Tuesday: 71 Fixes, 6 Zero-Days, 3 Exploited
Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday has arrived, addressing a total of 71 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem, including critical fixes for Windows, Office, and Azure. This month's...
Emergency Patch Required: Microsoft Update Catalog Bug CVE-2024-49147 Enables Remote SYSTEM Access
Microsoft has issued a critical security alert regarding CVE-2024-49147, a dangerous deserialization vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Update Catalog service. This flaw, rated 9.8 on the CVSS...
December 2024 Patch Tuesday: Fix Critical CLFS & LDAP RCE Flaws Now
Microsoft has released its December 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing critical vulnerabilities in the Common Log File System (CLFS) and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) that could...
National CERT Alerts: Active Exploits Using Windows Zero-Day Steal NTLM Credentials
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Windows operating systems has prompted an urgent advisory from the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). This critical security flaw,...
Microsoft Bolsters Windows Security to Combat NTLM Relay Attacks with New Updates
Microsoft has rolled out critical security enhancements to protect Windows systems against NTLM (NT LAN Manager) relay attacks, a persistent threat vector that has plagued enterprises for decades....