Endpoint Security
The latest Endpoint Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's Pluton & Security Copilot redefine Windows 2025 endpoint defense with Zero Trust mandates
Windows endpoint security is undergoing a radical transformation as enterprises prepare for 2025's threat landscape. Microsoft's integrated security stack is evolving with AI-driven defenses,...
Windows 11 Administrator Protection: JIT Elevation & Hardware Isolation Stop 300% More Attacks
Windows 11 introduces groundbreaking Administrator Protection features designed to combat modern cybersecurity threats while maintaining productivity for power users and IT professionals. Microsoft's...
Intune Integrates New Backup Tool Ahead of Windows 10’s October 2025 End-of-Support
Microsoft has introduced a powerful new backup tool designed to streamline the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for businesses of all sizes. As the October 2025 end-of-support deadline for...
Microsoft 365 Faces 78% Attack Surge: AI Phishing and Zero-Day Threats Dominate 2025
As we approach 2025, Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for cybercriminals, with evolving threats challenging even the most robust security frameworks. Organizations must stay ahead of...
Microsoft's Unified Patch Management: A Game-Changer for Enterprise Windows Updates
Microsoft has taken a monumental leap in enterprise IT management with its newly announced Unified Patch Management system for Windows. This revolutionary approach combines Windows Update, driver...
Microsoft: Refresh Windows Install Images Every 3 Months to Close Critical Defender Vulnerability
Microsoft has issued a stern warning to IT administrators and power users alike: Windows installation images that are more than a few months old may contain dangerously outdated Microsoft Defender...
Hackers Weaponize Microsoft’s Own Notification Emails to Bypass Security and Deploy RATs
Cybercriminals have turned Microsoft 365’s own transactional email system into an advanced delivery mechanism for business email compromise (BEC) attacks, security researchers warn. By exploiting...
Exfiltration by Admin Tool: How Attackers Weaponize DBeaver, Navicat, and sqlcmd
Attackers are ditching custom malware in favor of something far stealthier: the database management tools your IT team uses every day. Recent incident response investigations reveal a disturbing...
CERT-In Warns of Active Exploits: Critical Microsoft Vulnerabilities Threaten Millions of Indian Windows Users
On May 15, 2025, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a stark warning to millions of Windows users across the country: multiple critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s...
Microsoft Patches Hidden Danger in Old Windows Installation Images with Offline Defender Update
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Windows 11’s Smart App Control Blocks Untrusted Apps Proactively — Here’s What You Need to Know
When Microsoft rolled out the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2), it quietly shipped one of the most aggressive consumer security features in years: Smart App Control. Unlike traditional antivirus...
Windows 11's Smart App Control: How It Blocks Unknown Threats—and Why a Reinstall May Be the Price You Pay
Windows 11 draws a hard line with Smart App Control: unknown executables are guilty until proven innocent. This cloud‑powered, machine‑learning‑driven feature stops untrusted code before it...