Data Security
The latest Data Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Enhancing Microsoft 365 Security with Cloudflare: A Comprehensive Guide
In today's digital landscape, Microsoft 365 serves as a cornerstone for business productivity, offering a suite of tools that facilitate collaboration and streamline operations. However, as cyber...
Recall screenshots every 5 seconds, sparking privacy outcry from security experts
Microsoft's new Recall feature, designed to enhance productivity through AI-powered memory assistance, has sparked significant privacy concerns among Windows users and security experts. The...
AuthQuake flaw let attackers brute-force Microsoft 365 MFA on 400M accounts
In December 2024, Oasis Security researchers uncovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system, known as "AuthQuake." This flaw allowed attackers to bypass...
Secure Cloud Migration: How RiverMeadow Supports Azure Confidential VMs for Enhanced Data Protection
As enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, secure cloud migration has become a top priority. RiverMeadow Software, a leader in cloud migration solutions, now offers support for Azure...
RiverMeadow Adds Azure Confidential VM Migration for Hardware-Encrypted Workloads
Microsoft Azure's Confidential Virtual Machines (VMs) represent a significant leap forward in cloud security, offering hardware-based encryption for sensitive workloads. RiverMeadow Software, a...
Guide Reveals Hidden Privacy Settings in Windows 10 and 11
Windows 10 and 11 offer robust privacy controls, but many users don't realize how much personal data they're sharing by default. Microsoft's operating systems collect significant telemetry data, and...
AuthQuake: Critical Microsoft MFA Vulnerability Exposes Millions to Security Risks
Introduction In December 2024, cybersecurity firm Oasis Security unveiled a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system, dubbed "AuthQuake." This flaw allowed...
AuthQuake MFA bypass flaw threatens 400M Office 365 accounts with immediate patch required
A newly discovered critical vulnerability dubbed 'AuthQuake' has exposed over 400 million Microsoft Office 365 accounts to potential compromise, raising alarms across the cybersecurity community....
Master Windows Backup: File History, System Image & OneDrive Tips
Data loss can happen to anyone—whether due to hardware failure, malware, or accidental deletion. Windows offers built-in tools to help you safeguard your files and restore them when needed. This...
Recover Shift-Deleted Files in Windows 11: 4 Proven Methods
Accidentally shift-deleting important files in Windows 11 can be a heart-stopping moment, but recovery is often possible if you act quickly. Unlike regular deletions that send files to the Recycle...
Patch now: CVE-2024-49081 lets attackers gain SYSTEM access via WwanSvc flaw
CVE-2024-49081: Critical Windows Privilege Elevation Vulnerability Exposed A newly discovered vulnerability in Windows operating systems has security experts sounding alarms. CVE-2024-49081, a...
BitLocker Drive Encryption: Ultimate Guide for Windows Security
In an era where data breaches and cyber threats loom larger than ever, safeguarding sensitive information has transitioned from best practice to absolute necessity for Windows users. Microsoft’s...