Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Patch Now: June 2025’s Most Critical CVEs Threatening Your Network
June 2025 has emerged as a pivotal month for cybersecurity, with threat actors actively exploiting newly disclosed vulnerabilities across enterprise systems. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Exploited for Advanced Phishing Attacks in 2025
Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature, designed to simplify email delivery for businesses, has become an unexpected weapon in the hands of cybercriminals. Security researchers have identified a surge...
Big 12 & Microsoft Revolutionize College Sports with AI at 2025 Media Days
The Big 12 Conference has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered sports management platform in partnership with Microsoft, marking a transformative moment for college athletics. Announced during the...
Microsoft Sovereign Cloud Strategies: Balancing Data Control & Global Compliance
As geopolitical tensions reshape digital landscapes, Microsoft's sovereign cloud initiatives have emerged as critical infrastructure for governments and enterprises navigating complex data control...
Iranian Cyber Threats Escalate: How to Protect Critical Infrastructure Now
The cybersecurity landscape has never been more volatile, and few recent warnings have reflected this more acutely than the joint Fact Sheet released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...
Cumbria Councils' £10.5M Microsoft Cloud Deal: Digital Transformation or Costly Gamble?
Cumberland and Westmorland Councils are poised to make a pivotal decision on a three-year Microsoft Enterprise and Server Cloud Agreement, a contract that could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 million....
Synology Active Backup for Microsoft 365 Vulnerability: Risks and Mitigation
A critical security flaw in Synology's Active Backup for Microsoft 365 (ABM) has been uncovered, potentially exposing sensitive tenant data to unauthorized access. The vulnerability, tracked as...
Lyon's Bold Move to Open-Source: A Blueprint for Europe's Digital Sovereignty
Lyon, France's third-largest city, has made headlines with its decisive shift from Microsoft software to open-source alternatives, marking a significant milestone in Europe's push for digital...
Microsoft Teams Up with 1Password for Passwordless Windows 11 Logins: What You Need to Know
Microsoft's push toward a passwordless future takes a major leap forward with its new integration of 1Password into Windows 11's authentication system. This collaboration marks a significant...
Patched CVE-2025-4679 in Synology ABM Exposed 50K+ Firms to OAuth Bypass
A recently discovered vulnerability in Synology’s Active Backup for Microsoft 365 (ABM) has sent shockwaves through the IT security community, exposing critical risks in SaaS backup solutions....
Windows 11 24H2 Replaces BSOD with Black Screen: What It Means for Users
Microsoft is making a significant change to how Windows 11 handles critical system errors in its upcoming 24H2 update. The iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), a staple of Windows since the 1990s, is...
Windows 11 24H2 Replaces Blue Screen with Black Screen of Death for Enhanced Stability
Microsoft is making a significant visual change to Windows error handling by replacing the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a new Black Screen of Death in Windows 11 version 24H2. This shift...