User Safety
The latest User Safety coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's Suleyman: 'Seemingly Conscious AI' Could Trigger Psychosis, Urges Industry Guardrails
Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind and now head of Microsoft's consumer AI division, has issued a dire warning: the most pressing danger from advanced AI is not that machines will become...
Microsoft Edge Seals Off Dangerous Filesystem Attack Vector with Latest Chromium Patch for CVE-2025-8580
Microsoft has patched a critical filesystem vulnerability in its Edge browser, CVE-2025-8580, plugging a dangerous hole that could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code or access...
The Removal of ChatGPT's 'Make This Chat Discoverable' Feature: Balancing Privacy, Innovation, and AI Responsibility
The recent and sudden removal of the "Make this chat discoverable" feature from OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform has ignited a far-reaching debate about privacy, security, and the evolving...
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...
Calendar phishing exploits Microsoft 365 invites to bypass spam filters and deploy malware
The growing sophistication of phishing attempts targeting Microsoft 365 and Outlook users highlights a significant challenge for individuals and IT administrators. Even seemingly trustworthy...
Microsoft Store Enhances User Experience with Direct App Installs from Featured Banners
The Microsoft Store is rolling out a subtle yet impactful update that allows users to install apps directly from featured banners at the top of the marketplace. This change, aimed at streamlining the...
Windows 11 Update Caps System Restore at 60 Days, Bolsters Security
Windows 11 Update Caps System Restore at 60 Days, Bolsters Security The latest cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2, KB5060842, has introduced a significant change to the System Restore...
Microsoft account lockout wipes 30 years of data in Windows 11 nightmare
The recent case of a Windows 11 user losing three decades' worth of irreplaceable data due to a Microsoft account lockout has sent shockwaves through the tech community. This incident highlights the...
Windows 11 Update Blocks Hello Face Unlock in Low Light to Block Spoofing
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to Windows Hello, its biometric authentication system, disabling facial recognition in low-light conditions to enhance security. This change, part of the...
AI Chatbots: The Double-Edged Sword of Information in the Digital Age
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have revolutionized how we interact with technology, offering instant responses to queries, personalized recommendations, and even emotional support. From...
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...
Emoji Exploits Unveil Critical Vulnerabilities in AI Content Moderation Systems
Introduction Recent research has uncovered a significant vulnerability in the content moderation systems of leading AI models developed by Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta. This flaw, termed "emoji...