Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support: Essential Transition Strategies for Users
Windows 10 End of Support: Essential Transition Strategies for Users Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will conclude on October 14, 2025. This pivotal decision affects...
400 Million Windows 10 PCs Face Zero-Day Risks After October 2025 Cutoff
Microsoft's Windows 10 is approaching its end-of-life deadline, putting approximately 400 million PCs at risk of security vulnerabilities and performance issues. As the tech giant shifts focus to...
Microsoft Revamps Windows Hello with Advanced Security Features for Windows 11
Microsoft has unveiled significant upgrades to Windows Hello, its biometric authentication system, bringing enhanced security and convenience to Windows 11 users. The latest improvements focus on...
Seamless Transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11: Strategies, Implications, and Best Practices for 2025 and Beyond
Introduction As October 14, 2025 approaches, Microsoft’s official end-of-support (EOS) date for Windows 10 looms large, compelling individuals and organizations worldwide to evaluate their next...
Windows 10 ESU Pricing: $30 Security Patches vs. Upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft's announcement of $30 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 has left millions of users weighing their options as the operating system's end-of-life approaches. This move presents...
CVE-2024-10487: Critical Chromebook and Edge Vulnerability Exposed - What You Need to Know
CVE-2024-10487: A Critical Chromebook and Edge Vulnerability A newly discovered security flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-10487, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, affecting millions...
CISA Warns: Spear-Phishers Weaponize .RDP Files for Remote Access
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert about an ongoing spear-phishing campaign distributing malicious Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) files. This...
Windows 10 ESU vs Windows 11 Upgrade: Cost Comparison for IT Leaders
Microsoft's Windows 10 reached its official end-of-life (EOL) on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of users with a critical decision: pay for Extended Security Updates (ESU) or upgrade to Windows...
CISA Urges Patching of Critical Flaw in Rockwell FactoryTalk ThinManager (CVSS 9.8)
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent advisory regarding multiple critical vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk ThinManager software, which...
CISA Warns: Critical ICS Flaws on Windows Risk Energy and Water Sectors
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued urgent alerts regarding newly discovered vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) affecting Windows-based operations....
Critical Fortinet VPN flaw actively exploited—patch now to prevent remote takeover
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiOS and FortiProxy SSL VPNs (CVE-2024-47575) has prompted urgent warnings from cybersecurity agencies worldwide. This remote code execution...