Digital Threats
The latest Digital Threats coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CrashPlan Touts Free OneDrive Backup for Microsoft 365 at TechCon 365 Atlanta
Ransomware attacks have paralyzed organizations of every size, and boardrooms are demanding more than just backup—they want ironclad cyber resilience that can restore critical Microsoft 365 data in...
Phishing in 2025: How AI and Microsoft Exploits Fuel a New Era of Cyber Threats
Phishing persists as a hydra-headed threat in 2025, evolving at a terrifying pace to outmaneuver the digital defenses of even the most sophisticated organizations. Fuelled by advances in artificial...
Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 flaws enable remote exploits; CVE-2023 patches urged for grid safety.
Hitachi Energy’s MicroSCADA X SYS600, a widely used platform in power automation and industrial control systems (ICS), has recently come under scrutiny due to newly discovered cybersecurity...
Microsoft 365 Direct Send Exploit: How to Protect Your Business from Phishing Attacks
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's "Direct Send" feature has targeted over 70 organizations, primarily in the United States, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in...
Discord Invitation Code Exploit Unleashes Malware Wave: How to Protect Your Windows PC
A critical vulnerability in Discord's invitation system has become the latest weapon in cybercriminals' arsenal, enabling widespread malware distribution across Windows devices. Security researchers...
EchoLeak zero-click exploit silently siphons Microsoft 365 Copilot data; apply these critical safeguards now.
Microsoft’s rapid integration of AI into its Microsoft 365 Copilot has transformed workplaces, but it also introduces new security risks—particularly the emerging threat of EchoLeak, a zero-click...
Defending Microsoft Dynamics 365 from Phishing: Multi-Layered Security Strategies
The familiar rhythm of daily business operations increasingly pulses through cloud platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), making them the lifeblood of modern enterprises. Yet, this critical...
Russian APT group APT28 weaponizes OAuth 2.0 against Ukraine, NGOs
In a chilling reminder of the evolving landscape of cyber warfare, Russian state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting vulnerabilities in OAuth 2.0 to conduct sophisticated cyber espionage campaigns...
Microsoft and Arkose Labs Forge Alliance to Enhance Azure Enterprise Account Security
Introduction In a significant move to bolster enterprise account security, Microsoft has expanded its strategic partnership with Arkose Labs, a leading global account security company. This...
Why TPM 2.0 Is Essential for Windows 11 Upgrades and Strengthening Future PC Security
Introduction With Microsoft's Windows 11 rollout, the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 has emerged as a fundamental hardware requirement, marking a significant shift in PC security and upgrade...