Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft to End Free VPN in Defender App on Feb 28, 2025
In a significant shift in its cybersecurity offerings, Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of its free Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature within the Microsoft Defender app for Microsoft...
Windows 11 24H2: Addressing Process Hollowing Vulnerabilities and Enhancing Malware Defense
Introduction The release of Windows 11 version 24H2 has introduced significant changes aimed at bolstering system security. Among these, the update has inadvertently impacted a longstanding malware...
Windows 11 24H2 Update: Microsoft's New Defenses Against Process Hollowing Malware
The hum of your PC's fan might be the only audible sign of its constant battle against invisible invaders, but beneath Windows 11's sleek interface, a silent arms race against sophisticated malware...
Windows 10 End-of-Life: Urgent Migration Guide for Cybersecurity & Compliance
The digital clock is ticking for over a billion devices as Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-life date on October 14, 2025—a milestone that will fundamentally reshape the cybersecurity...
Microsoft Surface Copilot+ PCs: AI, Security & 5G Redefine Productivity
The hum of anticipation in the tech world reached a crescendo as Microsoft unveiled its Surface Copilot+ PC lineup, marking a bold reimagining of the Windows ecosystem where artificial intelligence,...
Microsoft Removes VPN from Defender Suite: Impacts & Alternatives
In a move that caught many by surprise, Microsoft has quietly removed the virtual private network (VPN) functionality from its Microsoft Defender security suite, fundamentally altering the value...
Microsoft Defender VPN Shutdown Set for February 2025
In a move that caught many users by surprise, Microsoft has quietly confirmed plans to discontinue its integrated VPN service within Microsoft Defender by February 2025. This termination affects the...
Microsoft Edge Secure Network VPN to Retire in 2024: Impacts & Alternatives
Microsoft has begun notifying users that its built-in VPN solution, Microsoft Edge Secure Network (often marketed under the Defender brand umbrella), will be fully retired by late 2024, quietly...
Microsoft Defender VPN Discontinued: What Users Need to Know
Microsoft has confirmed the discontinuation of its standalone VPN service, Microsoft Defender VPN, marking the end of a two-year experiment in bundled security offerings for subscribers. The service,...
Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs Target Federal Agencies with AI-Optimized Hardware
The hum of artificial intelligence is no longer confined to Silicon Valley labs or consumer gadgets; it's resonating through the corridors of federal power. Microsoft's aggressive push into...
Infrastructure Laundering Exposed: How FUNNULL Exploits AWS & Azure for Cybercrime
A sophisticated new cybercrime technique called "infrastructure laundering" is enabling threat actors to camouflage malicious operations within legitimate cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services...