Endpoint Security
The latest Endpoint Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Akira Ransomware Exploits Intel ThrottleStop Driver to Disable Windows Defender in Stealthy BYOVD Campaign
A potent ransomware campaign has turned a trusted Intel CPU tuning driver into a weapon, allowing attackers to evade Windows 11's built-in defenses by disabling Microsoft Defender with surgical...
Check Point, Menlo, SentinelOne Redefine BYOD and AI Security at Black Hat 2025
At this week’s Black Hat 2025 conference in Las Vegas, three security vendors made announcements that could reshape how enterprises secure unmanaged devices, enable zero-trust collaboration, and...
CrashPlan Transforms OneDrive into a Free Ransomware-Proof Vault at TechCon 365
Ransomware now hits more than two-thirds of organizations, yet many Microsoft 365 admins still assume their data is fully protected. That dangerous myth will be under the spotlight when CrashPlan...
CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Critical Exchange Hybrid Flaw by August 11
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive on Friday mandating all federal agencies with Microsoft Exchange hybrid environments to patch a critical...
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...
Microsoft Defender's New AI Agent Cuts Phishing Noise by 90%, Now in Public Preview
Microsoft has launched an AI-powered Phishing Triage Agent in public preview, embedding it directly into Microsoft Defender to automate the triage of user-reported phishing emails and slash...
Sophos and Rubrik Launch MDR-Optimized Microsoft 365 Backup with Immutable Air-Gapped Recovery
In an era where data breaches and cyberattacks have become persistent and evolving threats, organizations are prioritizing resilience, continuity, and security for their critical digital assets. The...
Sophos and Rubrik Unite to Revolutionize Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery
As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 as the backbone of modern business collaboration and productivity, the challenge of securing this complex, cloud-first environment has grown...
Rubrik and Sophos Partnership Redefines Cyber Resilience for Microsoft 365
A seismic shift is rippling through the world of cloud security as Rubrik and Sophos embark on an ambitious partnership poised to redefine cyber resilience for organizations relying on Microsoft 365....
Windows 11 Security: Enhancements, Best Practices, and Real-World Challenges
Windows 11 has arrived not just with its familiar new polish and productivity tweaks, but with a promise: fundamentally stronger security for both everyday users and IT professionals. Microsoft touts...
Preparing for Windows 10 End of Support: How Windows Autopatch and Hotpatching Simplify Windows 11 Migration
The approaching end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, is catalyzing a fundamental shift in enterprise endpoint management. IT leaders are now balancing high-stakes choices: pay for...
Windows 11 Autopatch with Hotpatch: Revolutionizing Enterprise Update Management
As Windows 10’s end of support approaches, enterprise IT leaders and administrators are pressed to devise a resilient, future-proof upgrade strategy for their workstations. The challenge: How can...