Online Security
The latest Online Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Passkeys: Leading the Future of Secure, Passwordless Authentication
As technology evolves, the quest for both seamless user experience and robust security in digital authentication has intensified. With attacks on traditional password systems growing ever more...
Microsoft Authenticator Autofill Removal Sparks Shift Toward Privacy-Focused Proton Authenticator
When Microsoft announced the removal of autofill capabilities from its Authenticator app and pushed users towards its Edge Wallet, it sent shockwaves throughout the tech and security community. For...
Mastering Media Privacy on Windows: A Comprehensive Guide to Microsoft’s Privacy Dashboard
In the evolving landscape of digital privacy, mastering how to monitor and control your media activity is not just a matter of convenience—it’s a necessity for safeguarding your personal...
Microsoft SharePoint Server Vulnerability Exploited in Global Cyberattack Affecting Over 400 Organizations
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft's SharePoint Server software has been exploited in a widespread cyberattack, compromising over 400 organizations globally. This breach has affected a diverse...
Microsoft: The Top Brand Targeted by Phishing Attacks in 2024 and How to Defend Against It
In the turbulent digital landscape of 2024, one trend has alarmed security professionals, Windows administrators, and everyday users alike: Microsoft has emerged as the single most impersonated brand...
Phishing in 2025: How AI and Microsoft Exploits Fuel a New Era of Cyber Threats
Phishing persists as a hydra-headed threat in 2025, evolving at a terrifying pace to outmaneuver the digital defenses of even the most sophisticated organizations. Fuelled by advances in artificial...
Comprehensive Guide to Microsoft Edge Password Management in 2024: Features, Security, and Best Practices
In today's interconnected world, keeping your digital life secure and organized requires vigilance and robust tools. Password management, in particular, has become both a daily challenge and a...
Phishing Attacks in 2025: Rising Threats to Microsoft, Google, and Spotify and How to Defend
Phishing attacks have become one of the defining cyber threats of the digital era, but the latest wave emerging in 2025 stands apart for its scale, sophistication, and chilling effectiveness....
Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Exploit Exposes Critical Enterprise Security Risks
On July 21, 2025, the cybersecurity landscape for enterprise users of Microsoft SharePoint was fundamentally shaken by an urgent alert from Microsoft, identifying an actively exploited zero-day...
Microsoft Outlook's Major Outage: A Deep Dive into Cloud Dependency and Resilience
The widespread Microsoft Outlook outage of July 10, 2025, served as a stark reminder of the critical role cloud-based services play in modern communication and the potential vulnerabilities inherent...
Microsoft Outlook Outage July 2025: Root Cause, Global Impact, and Key Lessons Learned
The evening of July 9th, 2025, marked a significant disruption in global digital communication as millions of users worldwide found themselves locked out of their Microsoft Outlook accounts. This...
Speed Up Windows 11 Browsing: Switch to Google DNS (8.8.8.8)
Supercharge Your Windows 11 Browsing with Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8) Experiencing sluggish browsing speeds or facing network restrictions on your Windows 11 machine? Switching your DNS settings to...