Azure Security
The latest Azure Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft patches Kerberos 'BadSuccessor' flaw and critical image-parsing bugs in August update
On August 12, 2025, Microsoft shipped its monthly security bundle, and it's one of those months that makes sysadmins reach for extra coffee. Two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities...
Microsoft Patches Azure File Sync EoP Vulnerability CVE-2025-29973—What IT Admins Must Do Now
Microsoft has confirmed an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in its Azure File Sync service that could allow an authenticated local attacker to gain full control of affected Windows servers....
CVE-2025-53792: Azure Portal Privilege Escalation Bug Could Lead to Full Cloud Control
Microsoft has released a security update for CVE-2025-53792, a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Azure Portal that allows authenticated attackers to bypass role-based access...
CrashPlan Transforms OneDrive into a Free Ransomware-Proof Vault at TechCon 365
Ransomware now hits more than two-thirds of organizations, yet many Microsoft 365 admins still assume their data is fully protected. That dangerous myth will be under the spotlight when CrashPlan...
Azure Storage Discovery Public Preview Adds Copilot AI to Slash Cloud Storage Costs
Microsoft dropped a new public preview today that could finally give IT teams a fighting chance against runaway blob storage costs. Azure Storage Discovery, now available to all Azure users at no...
CrashPlan Touts Free OneDrive Backup for Microsoft 365 at TechCon 365 Atlanta
Ransomware attacks have paralyzed organizations of every size, and boardrooms are demanding more than just backup—they want ironclad cyber resilience that can restore critical Microsoft 365 data in...
Phoenix Software Passes Rigorous Audit to Retain Top-Tier Azure Expert MSP Status
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, the distinction of being recognized as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP) is more than just a badge—it’s a rigorous mark...
Provance ServiceTeam: AI-Powered Microsoft-Native ITSM Revolutionizing Emergency Services
As emergency services worldwide grapple with intensifying operational demands, surging cyber threats, and the pressure to deliver rapid, digital-first responses, the need to modernize IT service...
Critical Azure API Connections Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Cloud Data
In March 2025, security consultant Haakon Gulbrandsrud of Binary Security unveiled a critical vulnerability within Microsoft's Azure API Connections, exposing sensitive cloud data to potential...
BitLyft AIR: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with No-Code Automated Incident Response
In today’s rapidly shifting threat landscape, the stakes for security professionals have never been higher. Organizations—from nimble startups to sprawling enterprises—contend with a relentless...
Optimal IdM’s Advanced MFA Integration Elevates Microsoft Azure Tenant Security
The competitive landscape of identity and access management (IAM) has shifted dramatically over the past few years, with organizations of all sizes facing heightened risks from credential theft,...
Optimal IdM’s Universal MFA for Microsoft Azure: Strengthening Cloud Security with Adaptive Authentication
The rapid escalation of cybersecurity threats targeting cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure, has driven the need for stronger, more adaptive authentication and identity management solutions....