Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Secure Windows Server Against 58% of Breaches with These Proven Hardening Steps
Windows Server remains the backbone of enterprise IT infrastructure, making its security paramount in today's threat landscape. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, administrators must implement...
January Patch Tuesday fixes critical Secure Boot bypass flaw in Windows 11
Microsoft has addressed a critical security flaw, CVE-2024-7344, in its January 2024 Patch Tuesday update, specifically targeting Windows 11 systems. This high-severity vulnerability, if exploited,...
Critical Azure DevOps Vulnerabilities: Safeguarding Your CI/CD Pipeline
Overview Recent security assessments have uncovered multiple critical vulnerabilities within Azure DevOps, Microsoft's platform for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). These...
Microsoft 365 Users Warned: New FlowerStorm Phishing Bypasses 2FA
Microsoft 365 accounts are increasingly targeted by sophisticated phishing campaigns that bypass traditional two-factor authentication (2FA) protections. Security researchers have uncovered a new...
M365 Apps Hit Windows 10 Support Wall on Oct 14, 2025
Windows 10 users are facing a critical deadline as Microsoft prepares to end support for Microsoft 365 apps on the aging operating system. This move signals Microsoft's push towards Windows 11...
Phishing-as-a-Service Platforms Exploit 2FA Vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365
Introduction In recent years, cybercriminals have significantly advanced their tactics, particularly through the emergence of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms. These services enable attackers...
Bitpixie Vulnerability Exposes Windows 11 BitLocker Encryption Flaws (CVE-2023-21563)
A critical vulnerability dubbed Bitpixie (CVE-2023-21563) has exposed weaknesses in Windows 11's BitLocker encryption system, potentially allowing attackers to bypass disk encryption protections....
Beware the Sneaky 2FA Attack: How Hackers Bypass Microsoft 365 Security
Cybercriminals have developed a sophisticated new method to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) in Microsoft 365, putting businesses and individuals at risk. This alarming security flaw exploits...
Critical Windows 11 Secure Boot Flaw (CVE-2024-7344) Left Devices Vulnerable for 7 Months
The discovery of a critical security flaw in Windows 11's Secure Boot mechanism remained unpatched for over seven months, exposing millions of devices to potential firmware-level attacks that could...
Windows 10 End of Support: Security Risks, Upgrade Challenges & Alternatives
The ticking clock for Windows 10 grows louder by the day, with Microsoft's official end-of-support date—October 14, 2025—looming like a digital guillotine. This isn't merely a suggestion; it's a...
Sneaky 2FA Attacks: How Cybercriminals Bypass Multi-Factor Authentication
For years, two-factor authentication (2FA) stood as the golden shield against unauthorized account access—a simple yet powerful layer requiring users to verify identity through something they know...