Cloud Security
The latest Cloud Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Read host files via hacked VM disk headers in CVE-2026-27211 cloud flaw.
A critical vulnerability in cloud hypervisor software has been discovered that allows attackers to manipulate virtual machine disk headers to read sensitive host system files, exposing fundamental...
OneDrive 2026: AI Integration, Security Features & File Explorer Revolution
Microsoft's OneDrive is undergoing a fundamental transformation from a simple cloud storage service to an intelligent file platform deeply integrated into Windows. As we approach 2026, OneDrive is...
Mastering Cloud Engineering Interviews: Service Models, Troubleshooting & Security Strategies
Cloud engineering interviews have evolved into comprehensive assessments that test not just theoretical knowledge but practical problem-solving abilities across service models, migration strategies,...
Cloud Password Manager Vulnerabilities Exposed: 27 Flaws Found in Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane
A groundbreaking security analysis from researchers at ETH Zurich and the Università della Svizzera italiana has revealed 27 significant vulnerabilities across three of the most popular cloud-based...
Azure Customers Can Now Use Committed Cloud Spend to Buy CrowdStrike Falcon
On February 18, 2026, CrowdStrike and Microsoft jointly announced that the CrowdStrike Falcon platform is now available for purchase directly through the Microsoft Marketplace, with every dollar...
Microsoft Flags Azure Linux as Vulnerable to QEMU Bug, But Other Artifacts May Be at Risk
Microsoft’s security team this week confirmed that its Azure Linux distribution carries a vulnerable version of QEMU, the open-source virtualization tool, opening the door to a medium-severity...
Patch Your Azure Linux VMs Now: Kernel Bug Breaks Encryption After Live Migration
A live migration operation that silently corrupts your virtual machine’s encryption services—that is the practical fallout of CVE-2025-38158, a Linux kernel fix now confirmed to affect...
CVE-2024-28085: Critical Wall Vulnerability in Util-Linux Threatens Azure Linux & Cloud Security
A critical security vulnerability in the ubiquitous util-linux package, tracked as CVE-2024-28085, has exposed widespread risks across Microsoft's Azure Linux and numerous cloud services, revealing...
AWS Nested Virtualization Now Available on Intel EC2 Instances: What Windows Users Need to Know
Amazon Web Services has quietly enabled nested virtualization on its latest generation Intel-powered EC2 instances, a significant development for Windows administrators, developers, and security...
UGA's AI Campus Pilot: Balancing Innovation, Governance & Equity in Higher Education
The University of Georgia has launched a comprehensive campus AI pilot program for students, marking a significant shift in higher education's approach to artificial intelligence. This initiative...
Microsoft Strategy Cloud Security: Run AI in Your Cloud with Enterprise Controls
Microsoft's latest cloud security strategy represents a fundamental shift in how enterprises can deploy artificial intelligence while maintaining control over their data and infrastructure. The...
Bing Ads & Azure Blob Storage Fuel Tech Support Scams: How Microsoft's Own Tools Were Weaponized
A sophisticated tech support scam campaign that weaponized Microsoft's own ecosystem—Bing Ads and Azure Blob Storage—emerged in early 2024, demonstrating how legitimate cloud infrastructure can...