Logging
The latest Logging coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Entra Logging Enhancements: Agent ID and Service Principal Sign-In Logs Explained
Microsoft has expanded Microsoft Entra's logging toolkit with a set of targeted capabilities that give administrators far better visibility into agent activity, service-to-service authentication, and...
No-Reboot Fix: Microsoft KB5066360 Hotpatch Resolves Hyper-V PSDirect Security Hole
Microsoft has released KB5066360, a hotpatch that corrects a critical handshake regression in PowerShell Direct without requiring a system restart. The update, which lands on eligible Windows Server...
Save Hours and Headaches: The Three Secret PowerToys Features Every Pro Should Use
PowerToys boasts two dozen utilities for window management, file renaming, and mouse tricks, but its most overlooked features—backup, diagnostic logs, and a plugin system—are the ones that save...
Robocopy Revealed: Windows 11's Secret Weapon for Flawless File Copying
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From cleanmgr to Defender Scans: Automating Windows Maintenance with Task Scheduler
A well-maintained Windows PC doesn't require constant manual intervention. By leveraging the built-in Task Scheduler alongside classic command-line utilities like cleanmgr, MpCmdRun, and Robocopy,...
Z-Cron Tightens Password Security as Windows Task Scheduler Alternatives Gain Momentum
Z-Cron, a lightweight yet dependable task scheduler for Windows, recently rolled out an important security update: its internal password storage has been overhauled, requiring users to re-enter saved...
Fujifilm Medical Viewer Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Patient Scans — CISA Calls for Immediate Upgrade
A severe privilege-escalation vulnerability in FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas’ Synapse Mobility medical imaging viewer could allow remote attackers to bypass role-based access controls and view...
Windows 11 24H2 Event ID 57 CertEnroll Errors Are False Positives, Microsoft Confirms
Error entries reading “The ‘Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider’ provider was not loaded because initialization failed” have been flooding Windows 11 24H2 systems since the July 2025...
CVE-2025-53138: Windows Server RRAS Vulnerability Leaks Sensitive Memory
Microsoft's latest security advisory warns of CVE-2025-53138, a newly disclosed information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). The flaw, rooted in the...
Strengthening Cyber Hygiene in Critical Infrastructure: Key Guidance from CISA and USCG
In the evolving landscape of modern cyber threats, the security of critical infrastructure has become a top priority for both government agencies and private sector operators. As interconnected...
CISA-USCG Pact Targets Legacy Systems, Medusa Ransomware in 2024 Cyber Hygiene Push
In the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape of 2024, the security of critical infrastructure—spanning energy, transportation, healthcare, and maritime sectors—has become more pressing than...
Microsoft Boosts Windows 11 Performance with Advanced Logging and Diagnostic Tools
Microsoft's ongoing commitment to elevating Windows 11’s user experience has entered a new phase with the rollout of advanced performance logging tools designed to boost system responsiveness...