Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft ACfB Update Tightens Certificate Authority Validation for Windows Security
Microsoft ACfB's Enhanced CA Handling Boosts Windows Security Microsoft has introduced a significant security enhancement to its Application Control for Business (ACfB), formerly known as Windows...
Dutch ICC Email Block Reveals Urgent Need for European Digital Sovereignty
The recent blocking of International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan's Microsoft email account has ignited a significant debate in the Netherlands, highlighting the pressing need for...
Tycoon2FA Phishing Campaign Targets Microsoft 365 with Advanced URL Evasion and MFA Bypass Techniques
Introduction A new wave of sophisticated phishing attacks, spearheaded by the cybercriminal group Tycoon2FA, is threatening the security of Microsoft 365 users globally. This phishing campaign...
UK Met Office Pioneers Climate Resilience with Cloud-Based Supercomputing and AI on Microsoft Azure
UK Met Office Pioneers Climate Resilience with Cloud-Based Supercomputing and AI on Microsoft Azure Amid escalating climate uncertainties and intensifying extreme weather events globally, the urgency...
Microsoft's Military AI: Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Warfare
The whir of server fans in Azure data centers echoes with an unexpected resonance—the sound of artificial intelligence systems processing data that could determine life and death decisions in...
UK Met Office Partners with Microsoft Azure to Revolutionize Weather Forecasting
Introduction The United Kingdom's Meteorological Office (Met Office) has embarked on a transformative journey by partnering with Microsoft to develop one of the world's most advanced supercomputers...
Devicie's Reporting Connector: Unified Endpoint & Browser Security for Microsoft Ecosystems
In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, where browser-based attacks account for over 35% of enterprise breaches according to recent Verizon DBIR reports, the convergence of endpoint and browser...
Cache Timing Side-Channel Attacks Bypass Windows 11 KASLR: Unveiling Modern Exploitation Techniques
In recent developments, cache timing side-channel attacks have resurfaced as a significant concern in system security. A recent demonstration targeting fully patched Windows 11 installations has...
CISA's 2025 KEV Catalog: Essential Guide to Active Cyber Threats & Defense Strategies
The digital battlefield is more volatile than ever, with state-sponsored hackers, ransomware syndicates, and opportunistic cybercriminals weaponizing software flaws at unprecedented speeds—making...
New CPU Cache Timing Attack Bypasses Windows 11 KASLR Security
The relentless arms race between cybersecurity defenses and exploit techniques has escalated to the microprocessor level, as researchers unveil a sophisticated CPU cache timing attack capable of...
Microsoft integrates AI agents into Security Copilot under Zero Trust framework
Introduction In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into business operations, Microsoft is pioneering a security framework that addresses the unique challenges posed...