Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: A Complete Guide for Schools & Universities
The clock is ticking for educational institutions still running Windows 10, with Microsoft's end-of-support deadline set for October 14, 2025. This milestone presents both challenges and...
Microsoft Defender's Mail Bombing Detection: A Game-Changer for Office 365 Security
Microsoft is taking a proactive stance against email-based attacks with the introduction of Mail Bombing Detection in Microsoft Defender for Office 365. This new feature targets a growing threat...
Microsoft's Passwordless Future: Key Changes Coming in August 2024
Microsoft is taking a bold step toward eliminating passwords entirely by removing all saved passwords from its Authenticator app in August 2024. This move marks a significant milestone in the...
PDF-Based Callback Phishing: How Cybercriminals Exploit AI & Brand Trust
Cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, leveraging PDF-based callback phishing to bypass traditional email security measures. These attacks exploit AI-driven automation and brand impersonation,...
13-Year-Old Cybersecurity Prodigy Dylan: A Microsoft MSRC Success Story
At just 13 years old, Dylan has become one of the youngest cybersecurity researchers to collaborate with Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC), uncovering critical vulnerabilities and setting a...
DEVMAN Ransomware: How This New Threat Targets Windows 10/11 Systems
A new ransomware strain dubbed DEVMAN has surfaced, specifically targeting Windows 10 and 11 systems with sophisticated techniques. Derived from the notorious DragonForce ransomware family, DEVMAN...
Entra passkeys, Copilot AI, and Teams auto-tagging debut in Microsoft 365 June update
Microsoft's June 2025 update for Microsoft 365 introduces groundbreaking AI enhancements, enterprise-grade security, and smarter collaboration tools designed for the hybrid work era. The latest...
Build a Home Lab to Master Tech Skills, Troubleshooting, and Career Growth
For decades, the notion of a “home lab” has been a touchstone for the most passionate technologists—those who thrive on hands-on experimentation, relentless troubleshooting, and continual...
File upload bugs let hackers plant web shells on Windows and Linux—attacks up 47% in 2023.
Cybercriminals are exploiting file upload vulnerabilities in both Windows and Linux servers to deploy malicious web shells, creating persistent backdoors for data theft and network infiltration....
Teen Cybersecurity Prodigy: How Dylan Went from Hobbyist to Microsoft Security Researcher
At just 14 years old, Dylan became the youngest security researcher to collaborate with Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC), proving that age is no barrier to making an impact in...
V8 zero-day CVE-2025-6554 exploited; patch Chrome, Edge now
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-6554, has been discovered in Google's V8 JavaScript engine, which powers popular browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. This...
CVE-2025-49741: Critical Edge Vulnerability Exposes User Data - What You Need to Know
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Chromium-based Microsoft Edge, tracked as CVE-2025-49741, has raised alarms across the cybersecurity community. This information disclosure flaw could...