Security Policies
The latest Security Policies coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Smartwatches weaponize ultrasonic signals to breach air-gapped computers in SmartAttack demo.
Air-gapped computers, long considered the gold standard for securing highly sensitive data, are now facing an unexpected threat from an everyday device: smartwatches. Recent research reveals how...
Microsoft DLP tools shield data from cascading supply chain breaches and Azure outages
The global IT landscape was rocked by a recent catastrophic outage, laying bare just how vulnerable even the most sophisticated digital infrastructures can be to the ripple effects of unforeseen...
Microsoft Edge for Business Enhances Security with Encrypted Password Deployment
Microsoft Edge for Business has taken a significant leap in enterprise security with its latest feature enabling IT administrators to deploy encrypted passwords directly to users' browsers. This...
Microsoft Outlook to Block .library-ms & .search-ms Files in 2025 Security Update
Microsoft is tightening Outlook's security measures by blocking two potentially dangerous file types—.library-ms and .search-ms—starting July 2025. This move aims to counter sophisticated...
Outlook to Block Two File Types from 2025 as Exploits Like Follina Rise
Microsoft is taking another decisive step in its ongoing battle against cyber threats by announcing that Outlook will block 'library-ms' and 'search-ms' file attachments starting in 2025. This move...
Container-Native Infrastructure: The Future of Scalable and Secure Enterprise IT
The shift to container-native infrastructure is transforming how enterprises deploy, manage, and scale applications. By leveraging technologies like Kubernetes and immutable infrastructure...
Windows 11 24H2 & Server 2025: CISOs Get Enhanced Security, Biometrics, & Hotpatching
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 releases are packed with critical security and management enhancements that every Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) should...
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...
Azure Sphere May 2025 Update: Key IoT Security Enhancements and Migration Tools
Microsoft's Azure Sphere May 2025 update introduces groundbreaking security and management features for enterprise IoT deployments, addressing critical challenges in certificate lifecycle management,...
Microsoft 365 Faces 78% Attack Surge: AI Phishing and Zero-Day Threats Dominate 2025
As we approach 2025, Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for cybercriminals, with evolving threats challenging even the most robust security frameworks. Organizations must stay ahead of...
Windows Hello vs. Windows Hello for Business: Key Differences and Security Insights
The relentless tide of cyberattacks targeting traditional passwords has made one thing abundantly clear: the future of secure access must be passwordless. This urgency has propelled Microsoft's...
How to Bypass Microsoft Authenticator MFA Mandate in Microsoft 365
How to Override the Microsoft Authenticator App Mandate in Microsoft 365 Security Introduction Microsoft has long championed Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as a critical pillar of security for its...