Security Best Practices
The latest Security Best Practices coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Yokogawa Data Recorder Vulnerability: Critical Threat to Industrial Control Systems
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged targeting critical infrastructure, specifically Yokogawa data recorders used in industrial control systems (ICS). These...
CISA Alert: Schneider Electric Trio Q Series Data Radios Vulnerabilities Exposed
When it comes to securing the backbone of our modern world—industrial control systems (ICS) and critical infrastructure—every vulnerability counts as a potential chink in the armor. Recently, the...
Microsoft's Secure by Design 2024: Revolutionizing Windows Cybersecurity
Microsoft has long been a cornerstone of the tech world, shaping how millions of users interact with software through its Windows operating system. But as cyber threats have evolved into...
CVE-2025-24054 attack steals NTLM hashes via malicious SCF file interaction
Introduction In March 2025, cybersecurity circles lit up with alarm over CVE-2025-24054, a critical vulnerability affecting the New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication protocol widely used...
Microsoft's ActiveX Phase-Out: Enhancing Office Security and Embracing Modern Workflows
Introduction In a significant move to bolster security and modernize its Office suite, Microsoft has announced the deprecation of ActiveX controls. This decision marks a pivotal shift in how Office...
Windows 11 24H2 Update: Security-First Features and Challenges Explored
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft has taken a bold step with the release of Windows 11 24H2, an update that places security at the forefront of the user and developer...
Legacy Oracle Cloud Credentials: Hidden Risks and Security Solutions
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the protection of cloud infrastructure has become a cornerstone of enterprise IT strategy. As organizations increasingly migrate to platforms like...
Microsoft Copilot Studio "Computer Use" skill lets AI agents navigate desktop GUIs directly.
Unlocking Next-Generation Windows Automation with Microsoft Copilot Studio’s "Computer Use" Skill Microsoft has recently introduced a groundbreaking advancement in AI-driven automation through its...
Microsoft Hit Record 1,360 Vulnerabilities in 2024, Up 11% from 2022
In 2024, Microsoft faced an unprecedented surge in cybersecurity vulnerabilities, highlighting the escalating challenges in the digital risk landscape. A report from cybersecurity firm BeyondTrust...
Microsoft to Retire Service Principal-Less Authentication in Entra ID by 2026
Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its identity and access management strategy, revealing plans to retire service principal-less authentication for Microsoft Entra ID by 2026. This move...
ZDI finds SAS token flaw in Microsoft PC Manager with CVSS 10.0 severity
Overview Recent investigations by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft PC Manager, a utility designed to optimize PC performance. These...
Exploring CVE-2025-24076: Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability That Grants Admin Rights in 300ms
Introduction A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability known as CVE-2025-24076 has been discovered in Microsoft Windows 11, posing significant risks to users and enterprises alike. This...