Threat Detection
The latest Threat Detection coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Advanced Phishing Tactics Target Microsoft Platforms: Bypassing MFA and Exploiting Cloud Security
Introduction Phishing attacks have long been a significant threat to enterprise security. Recent developments indicate a concerning evolution in cybercriminal tactics, particularly targeting...
New Cloud Attack Steals Microsoft Entra Refresh Tokens to Bypass MFA
New Cloud Attack Technique Bypasses MFA by Stealing Microsoft Entra Refresh Tokens A sophisticated new cloud attack technique has emerged, leveraging a manipulation of Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure...
AI-Powered Phishing: The Evolving Threat Targeting Windows Users
The once easily spotted phishing email riddled with typos and clumsy logos is fading into obscurity, replaced by a chillingly sophisticated new breed of cyberattack meticulously crafted by artificial...
Urgent Security Advisory: Protect Your Commvault Azure Environment from CVE-2025-3928 Exploitation
Introduction In early 2025, a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-3928, was disclosed and subsequently exploited within Commvault environments hosted on Microsoft Azure. Commvault, a leading...
Phishing campaign exploiting SharePoint and OneDrive hits 1M+ mailboxes.
In an alarming escalation of cloud-based threats, security researchers have uncovered a highly sophisticated phishing campaign specifically targeting Microsoft Dynamics 365 users that has already...
Microsoft Integrates SafeLinks into M365 Copilot to Combat AI-Generated Phishing Threats
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Microsoft is taking a significant step to secure one of the most vulnerable aspects of AI-driven communication: the humble hyperlink. The...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Integrates SafeLinks for AI-Driven Security in Digital Workplaces
In today's hyper-connected digital workplace, where AI-powered tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot are rapidly transforming how teams collaborate, a single malicious link can unravel an organization's...
Legacy Windows Telnet Zero-Click Flaw Grants Remote Admin Access via NTLM Bypass
Overview Microsoft’s Telnet Server, a legacy component rooted in the early days of Windows networking, is now the focus of serious cybersecurity concerns due to the discovery of a critical...
Enable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11 with step-by-step setup and advanced features
Introduction In today's digital world, securing your personal and professional data on your devices is more crucial than ever. Windows 11 users are fortunate to have Microsoft Defender as a robust...
Microsoft 365 Email Crisis: How a 2024 Update Blocked Legitimate Gmail Messages
Imagine waking up to find your business's critical emails vanishing into the digital void—marked as spam by the very systems designed to protect you. That nightmare became reality for countless...