Privilege Escalation
The latest Privilege Escalation coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Defending Windows Networks: How to Stop Authentication Coercion Attacks
Authentication coercion attacks have become one of the most insidious threats facing Windows enterprise networks today. These attacks exploit legitimate Windows protocols to trick systems into...
Microsoft Vulnerabilities 2025: Critical Risks & Must-Know Security Fixes
The first half of 2025 has seen Microsoft's security framework besieged by an unprecedented wave of high-severity vulnerabilities affecting Windows, Azure, and other core enterprise products....
Patch June 2025 Now: 3 Active Zero-Days Hit Windows, Azure, Office
In early June 2025, Microsoft confirmed a series of high-risk vulnerabilities affecting multiple products, including Windows, Azure, Office, and developer tools. These security flaws, ranging from...
BadSuccessor Vulnerability in Windows Server 2025 Active Directory: Critical Risks and Mitigation
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Windows Server 2025's Active Directory, dubbed "BadSuccessor," has sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments. This critical flaw, which allows...
Windows 11 KTM Cookies: Uncovering Hidden Privilege Escalation Threats
Windows 11's Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) has quietly become a potential attack vector through its cookie-based transaction tokens, exposing systems to privilege escalation risks that many...
Windows 11 KTM Vulnerabilities Exposed: OffensiveCon 2025 Reveals Critical Exploits
At OffensiveCon 2025, held at the Hilton Berlin, security researchers unveiled a startling discovery: overlooked vulnerabilities in Windows 11's Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) that could be...
Flashpoint’s dark web intel reshapes IoT and IT vulnerability management with real-world exploit data.
In today's rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations face an unprecedented challenge in managing vulnerabilities across their IT and IoT ecosystems. Flashpoint's innovative approach...
10 Essential Microsoft 365 Security Strategies to Defend Against Modern Cyber Threats
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of productivity for millions of organizations worldwide, but its widespread adoption also makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As threats evolve from...
Microsoft 365 in 2023: Top Cybersecurity Threats & Proven Mitigation Strategies
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern enterprise productivity, but its widespread adoption also makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. In 2023, organizations face an evolving landscape...
Microsoft 365 faces top 2025 threats: AI phishing, ransomware & insider risks
As organizations increasingly rely on Microsoft 365 for productivity and collaboration, cyber threats targeting the platform continue to evolve at an alarming rate. In 2025, businesses face a perfect...
Protect Microsoft 365 from Top 5 Cyber Threats with MFA & DLP
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of modern business operations, offering productivity tools, cloud storage, and collaboration features. However, its widespread adoption makes it a prime target...
Strengthen Microsoft 365 Security Against Sophisticated Cyber Threats
Microsoft 365 has become the backbone of productivity for millions of organizations worldwide, but its widespread adoption also makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As threats grow more...