Endpoint Detection
The latest Endpoint Detection coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
New Windows Bind Link Tricks Let Attackers Turn EDR Tools Blind After Compromise
On July 16, 2026, security researchers at Bitdefender disclosed three techniques that weaponize a little-known Windows filesystem feature called bind links to blind endpoint detection and response...
Microsoft Patches Click Or Trick Sandbox Escape That Chains COM Toast to Teams Debug Port
Microsoft has rolled out an emergency fix for a critical Windows 11 sandbox escape vulnerability that could allow an attacker to break out of an isolated execution environment and gain full control...
Windows 10's October 2025 Deadline: Why Defender Is Your Best Bet—and Where It Falls Short
Microsoft will pull the plug on Windows 10 security updates on October 14, 2025. That date is non-negotiable. Yet millions of users still wrap themselves in three dangerous myths: that paying for...
Stop Believing These 3 Windows Security Myths Before It Costs You
Microsoft has quietly built one of the most formidable free security suites on the planet, yet millions of Windows users still cling to outdated advice that risks their data and their wallets. The...
CVE-2025-53141: Microsoft Fixes AFD.sys Null Pointer Bug Enabling Local SYSTEM Escalation
{ "title": "CVE-2025-53141: Microsoft Fixes AFD.sys Null Pointer Bug Enabling Local SYSTEM Escalation", "content": "Microsoft has released a security patch for a high‑severity privilege...
Scattered Spider Cyber Threat: Tactics, Defense Strategies, and Community Insights
The story of Scattered Spider—a notorious cyber threat actor known for its innovative blend of technical exploitation and social engineering—unfolds against a rapidly shifting security landscape....
Sploitlight Vulnerability: Cross-Platform Security Risks and AI Privacy Implications
Security vulnerabilities in operating systems are nothing new, but some defects ripple outwards, undermining not only the technical layers that underpin our digital trust—but also the very models...
Interlock Ransomware 2025: Technical Evolution, Attack Strategies, and Defense Best Practices
Interlock ransomware, once a relatively obscure threat in the final months of 2024, has rapidly evolved into one of the most sophisticated and disruptive ransomware families impacting organizations...
Edge AI and Hardware Security Transforming Modern Windows PCs
The rapid evolution of personal computing is fundamentally transforming both how we work and how we protect our digital environments. As traditional endpoints morph into intelligent, AI-infused...
Microsoft & Huntress Partnership: Enhanced Cybersecurity for Windows Businesses
Microsoft's strategic alliance with Huntress Labs signifies a major advancement in bolstering cybersecurity defenses for Windows businesses of all sizes. This collaboration aims to democratize...
Huntress & Microsoft: A Powerful Cybersecurity Partnership for SMBs
The cybersecurity landscape is ever-evolving, with sophisticated attacks targeting businesses of all sizes. Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), often lacking the resources of larger corporations,...
DEVMAN Ransomware: Analyzing the Latest Windows Threat and How to Defend Against It
The cybersecurity landscape witnessed a new threat in early 2025 with the emergence of DEVMAN ransomware, a sophisticated strain specifically targeting Windows environments. First identified by...