Microsoft Security
The latest Microsoft Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Enhancing Cybersecurity with Microsoft Security Exposure Management: A Strategic Overview
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, organizations are continually seeking innovative solutions to bolster their defenses against increasingly sophisticated threats. Microsoft's Security...
Outlook CPU Spike Bug: Causes, Implications, and Solutions
Introduction Microsoft's classic Outlook application has recently been plagued by a significant performance issue, causing CPU usage to spike dramatically—by as much as 30% to 50%—when users type...
Microsoft’s 2024 Record: 1,360 Vulnerabilities Demand Zero Trust Protection
In 2024, Microsoft faced an unprecedented surge in reported vulnerabilities, highlighting the escalating challenges in cybersecurity. The 2025 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report revealed a...
KB5055523 breaks Windows Hello biometrics; re-enrollment offers temporary fix
Goodbye Windows Hello: How the April 2025 Update Disrupted Biometric Login and Solutions to Fix It Introduction Microsoft’s Windows Hello has been a cornerstone feature in modern Windows...
PC Manager's Azure SAS tokens earned a CVSS 10—here's how to lock yours down
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the integrity of software supply chains has become paramount. A recent incident involving Microsoft's PC Manager underscores the critical risks associated...
Unveiling the Role of Windows 11's Inetpub Folder: Microsoft's Strategic Security Move and Its Challenges
Understanding Windows 11's Inetpub Folder: A Security Shield Amidst Emerging Vulnerabilities Introduction In April 2025, Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems began displaying an empty folder named...
Windows 11 24H2 Update Fixes Wallpaper Compatibility for Smoother Personalization
Here is a detailed article on the recent Windows 11 24H2 update and its impact on wallpaper compatibility issues, enriched with technical background, implications, and resolutions from verified...
Microsoft 365 to Disable ActiveX by Default Starting April 2025
Microsoft has announced a significant security enhancement by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications. This change, effective from October 2024 for Office...
Windows April 2025 Update Creates Mysterious inetpub Folder: Microsoft's Intentional Security Move Explained
Windows users across the globe are discovering an unexpected new resident on their C: drives following the April 2025 cumulative updates—an empty folder named "inetpub" that's appearing even on...
Demystifying the inetpub Folder in Windows 11 April 2025 Update: Security Insights and Implications
Introduction The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (including KB5055523) has introduced a peculiar new system folder named "inetpub" on the root of the system drive (usually the C:...
Windows 11 Update KB5055523: Unveiling the Purpose Behind the Mysterious 'inetpub' Folder
Introduction The April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11, designated as KB5055523, has introduced an unexpected element to users' systems: the creation of an empty 'inetpub' folder in the root...
Critical Microsoft Visual Studio Vulnerability (CVE-2025-29802) Exposes Developers to Privilege Escalation Attacks
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in Microsoft's flagship development environment, tracked as CVE-2025-29802, exposes millions of developers to potential privilege escalation attacks just as...