Cybersecurity Risks
The latest Cybersecurity Risks coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 Users Face Paid Security Patches After October 2025 Support Cutoff
The countdown to October 14, 2025, marks an epochal shift for hundreds of millions of Windows users around the globe. This is the date when free support for Windows 10 officially ends, closing an era...
Microsoft Ends China-Based Engineer Support for U.S. DoD Cloud Amid National Security Concerns
Microsoft’s recent decision to end the use of China-based engineers for supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud infrastructure has sent ripples through both the cybersecurity and global...
Microsoft Ends Use of China-Based Engineers for U.S. DoD Cloud Support Amid Security Concerns
Microsoft's recent decision to cease utilizing China-based engineers for supporting the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) cloud computing systems marks a significant shift in the company's...
Preparing for the End of Windows 10 Support in 2025: Migration Strategies and Key Considerations
The approaching end of Windows 10 support, set for October 14, 2025, marks a profound inflection point in the modern computing era. Microsoft’s decision not only signals the conclusion of a widely...
Microsoft Extends Support for Exchange and Skype for Business Servers: Risks, Opportunities, and Migration Strategies
For IT professionals and business leaders navigating a shifting technology landscape, Microsoft’s recent extension of support for its on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business servers...
Microsoft Halts Use of China-Based Engineers for Pentagon Cloud Support Amid Rising Security Concerns
Microsoft’s latest move to halt the use of China-based engineers for supporting Pentagon cloud services marks a significant shift in global tech operations, reflecting mounting national security...
Preparing for the End of Windows 10 Support: Impact and Migration Strategies for Microsoft 365 Users
A seismic shift is on the horizon as Microsoft prepares to retire support for Windows 10—a change destined to impact millions of users and the wider technology ecosystem that has revolved around...
Microsoft Outlook Global Outage: Millions Affected, Hours of Disruption, and Lessons Learned
A major global outage affecting Microsoft Outlook disrupted email services for millions of users on July 10th, 2025. The disruption, lasting over 11 hours, highlighted the critical reliance on...
Microsoft Outlook Global Outage 2025: 11-Hour Failure Sparks Cloud Resilience Debate
The evening of July 9th, 2025, marked a significant disruption in global digital communication as Microsoft Outlook, a cornerstone of millions' daily routines, experienced a widespread outage. The...
Microsoft Outlook Global Outage: Millions Affected, Service Gradually Restoring
A major outage affecting Microsoft Outlook, impacting millions of users worldwide, began on the evening of July 9th, 2025. The disruption spanned various platforms, including Outlook.com, Outlook...
Microsoft Outlook's Major Outage: A Deep Dive into Cloud Dependency and Resilience
The widespread Microsoft Outlook outage of July 10, 2025, served as a stark reminder of the critical role cloud-based services play in modern communication and the potential vulnerabilities inherent...
Microsoft Outlook's July 2025 Global Outage: A Deep Dive into Causes, Impact, and Lessons Learned
The morning of July 10th, 2025, began with widespread disruption for millions of users worldwide. Microsoft Outlook, a cornerstone of global communication and productivity, experienced a major...