Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Patch Critical Microsoft Defender Flaw Allowing Security Bypass
The disclosure of CVE-2022-33637, a critical Microsoft Defender for Endpoint tampering vulnerability, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This high-severity flaw (CVSS score:...
Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium Shields Microsoft Identity from Ransomware and Data Loss
In today's digital landscape, identity and access management (IAM) systems are prime targets for cyberattacks, making robust backup solutions essential. Barracuda Networks' new Entra ID Backup...
2025 Identity Attack Surge: 3 Critical MFA & Training Defenses
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as identity-based attacks surge to the forefront of digital threats. In 2025, cybercriminals are increasingly bypassing traditional perimeter...
Calendar Phishing Alert: How Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365 Invites
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365 calendar invites as a stealthy phishing vector, bypassing traditional email security filters. These attacks leverage the trust users place in...
Windows Key Management Now Runs on Azure Confidential Computing with AMD SEV-SNP
Microsoft has taken a groundbreaking step in cloud security by migrating its Windows Key Management Licensing Service (MKMS) to Azure Confidential Computing. This strategic move leverages...
MSRC 2025 Q2 Leaderboard: Top Cybersecurity Researchers Recognized
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has unveiled its 2025 Q2 Security Researcher Leaderboard, showcasing the brightest minds in vulnerability research and reinforcing Microsoft's commitment...
Office 2025 EOL: How to Secure Your Business Against Macro Threats
Microsoft's announcement of the October 2025 end-of-life (EOL) for Office 2016 and 2019 has sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments. This milestone isn't just about losing access to...
Dubai's AI-Driven Mobility Revolution: How Smart Tech is Reshaping Urban Transport
Dubai is rewriting the rulebook for urban mobility through an ambitious AI-powered transformation. The city's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed over 20 artificial intelligence...
Windows 11 Overtakes Windows 10: Adoption Trends, Challenges, and What's Next
After nearly four years of persistent growth and often sluggish adoption rates, Windows 11 has finally dethroned Windows 10 to become the most widely used desktop operating system in the world....
Windows 11 in Universities: How Microsoft's OS is Revolutionizing Higher Education
Windows 11 is transforming university campuses worldwide, offering a blend of enhanced security, productivity tools, and modern learning environments. As higher education institutions navigate the...
Senior Systems Administrators Drive 99.99% Uptime in Life-Critical Healthcare Environments
In today's digitally-driven healthcare landscape, the Senior Systems Administrator stands as an unsung hero, ensuring the seamless operation of critical systems that directly impact patient care....
Banco do Brasil's Digital Leap: How Windows 11 Enterprise Powers Banking Innovation
Banco do Brasil, one of Latin America's largest financial institutions with over 200 years of history, has taken a bold step into the future by migrating its entire digital infrastructure to Windows...