Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Passkeys Eliminate Passwords with Biometric FIDO2 Login
Microsoft is taking a bold step toward eliminating passwords with Windows 11's new passkey support, marking a significant milestone in cybersecurity evolution. This revolutionary feature, currently...
Microsoft 365 faces 921 password attacks per second — here's how to guard it.
Microsoft 365 has become the productivity suite of choice for businesses worldwide, but its widespread adoption makes it a prime target for cyberattacks. Protecting your organization's data and...
Microsoft's Cybersecurity Innovations Unveiled at Ignite 2024
Microsoft's Cybersecurity Innovations Unveiled at Ignite 2024 As 2024 draws to a close, Microsoft's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity has taken center stage at the recent Ignite conference. The...
Global Microsoft 365 outage exposes cloud dependency risks, lasting hours
A widespread Microsoft 365 outage disrupted businesses and individuals worldwide, affecting critical services like Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. The incident, which lasted several hours,...
CVE-2023-28461: Critical Authentication Bypass in vxAG ArrayOS – What You Need to Know
A severe vulnerability (CVE-2023-28461) in Array Networks' vxAG ArrayOS has been disclosed, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain administrative access to...
Microsoft Windows 11 Now Supports Third-Party Passkeys for Passwordless Login
Microsoft has taken a significant step toward a passwordless future by introducing third-party passkey support in Windows 11. This move aligns with the growing industry trend of adopting WebAuthn...
Microsoft 365 Outlook hit by global outage after faulty code deployment
Microsoft 365 Outlook Outage: Users Face Major Disruptions On Monday, November 25, 2024, Microsoft 365 users worldwide encountered significant disruptions with Outlook, Microsoft's flagship email...
Microsoft's Recall Feature for Windows Insiders: AI Innovation or Privacy Risk?
Microsoft's new Recall feature for Windows Insiders has sparked intense debate about AI capabilities versus user privacy. This controversial tool, currently available on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+...
Microsoft 365 Outage Cripples Irish Workplaces: Analysis of Cloud Dependency Risks
On the morning of November 25, 2024, a sudden Microsoft 365 outage plunged hundreds of Irish workplaces into digital chaos, exposing the fragile nature of modern cloud-dependent operations. According...
Microsoft 365 Outage 2024: Global Authentication Failure Disrupts Outlook and Teams
On the morning of November 25, 2024, millions of professionals worldwide encountered an unexpected digital silence as Microsoft 365’s core services—Outlook and Teams—experienced a widespread...
Microsoft's WebAuthn update kills passwords with biometrics and cryptographic passkeys
For decades, the humble password has been the cornerstone of digital security, yet its flaws are legendary—easily forgotten, frequently reused, and routinely stolen. Microsoft’s latest push to...
Windows 10 End-of-Life: Security Risks, Upgrade Paths, and Alternatives Before 2025
The clock is ticking for over a billion devices as Microsoft's Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life date on October 14, 2025. This deadline isn't merely a technical footnote—it's a digital...