Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Launches Global Legal and Technical Crackdown on Cybercrime Network Storm-2139 Exploiting Generative AI
Introduction In a decisive move to enhance cybersecurity and uphold ethical AI practices, Microsoft has initiated a comprehensive legal and technical crackdown targeting a notorious global cybercrime...
Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against AI Cybercrime: Protecting Azure OpenAI Services
Microsoft has launched unprecedented legal action against cybercriminals exploiting its Azure OpenAI services, marking a significant escalation in the tech giant's fight against AI-powered...
Hybrid threats surge 47% in 2023—Microsoft urges merging cyber-physical defenses for Windows.
In today's interconnected world, the line between cyber and physical security is blurring at an unprecedented rate. Windows users, whether individuals or enterprises, face a growing category of risks...
How Attackers Steal Your MFA Session Cookies in Windows 365 Environments
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has long been considered a gold standard for security, but a growing threat called pass-the-cookie attacks is exposing vulnerabilities in even the most robust MFA...
Deleted code lives on: Copilot leaks API keys from removed repos.
Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant integrated into GitHub and Windows development environments, has recently come under scrutiny for a concerning security flaw dubbed 'Zombie Data.'...
Microsoft Sues Iranian, UK Hackers Over AI Model Theft for Deepfake Content
Introduction In a significant move to combat the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has exposed a sophisticated cybercrime operation known as "LLMjacking." This scheme involves the...
Microsoft Copilot and Windows 11 Activation: Addressing Risks and Upholding Ethical AI Use
Microsoft Copilot and Windows 11 Activation Controversy: Risks and Ethics Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant integrated into Windows 11 and other Microsoft products, has recently been at the...
Microsoft and Veeam Forge a New Era of AI-Powered Data Resilience and Cybersecurity
Microsoft and Veeam: Transforming Data Resilience with AI Integration In today's digital era marked by escalating cyber threats and complex regulatory demands, protecting enterprise data has become a...
Microsoft Announces Skype Shutdown: Transitioning Users to Teams by May 2025
Microsoft Announces Skype Shutdown: Transitioning Users to Teams by May 2025 Introduction In a significant shift within the digital communication landscape, Microsoft has announced the retirement of...
Australia's Defence Department Exits Global Switch: Cloud Migration & Cybersecurity Implications
The Australian Department of Defence has made a strategic decision to exit the Global Switch data center, marking a significant shift in its digital infrastructure strategy. This move comes as part...
Microsoft Copilot's Activation Script Incident: AI Safety and Cybersecurity Risks in Windows 11
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot feature recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons when users discovered it could generate Windows activation scripts, raising serious concerns about AI safety...
CISA ICS Vulnerabilities Advisory: Critical Windows Security Implications Explained
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued critical advisories regarding vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that have significant implications for Windows...