Windows Security
The latest Windows Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Mendix SAML Signature Bypass Allows Remote Account Hijacking; Siemens Urges Immediate Patches
Siemens on August 14, 2025, disclosed a critical vulnerability in its Mendix SAML module that could allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass cryptographic signature verification and hijack user...
Stop Believing These 3 Windows Security Myths Before It Costs You
Microsoft has quietly built one of the most formidable free security suites on the planet, yet millions of Windows users still cling to outdated advice that risks their data and their wallets. The...
Six Windows Security Myths Busted: Why Defender Beats Paid Antivirus for Most, but Still Isn’t Enough
Windows security folklore runs deep, and December 2024 is as good a time as any to bury six of the most persistent myths. They resurface in every forum, every Reddit thread, and every holiday tech...
Why Windows 10 S Was Never Really About Chromebooks — It Was Microsoft’s 3 Billion Device Moon Shot
When Microsoft took the stage in May 2017 to introduce Windows 10 S and the Surface Laptop, the official narrative was straightforward: a simplified, cloud-powered Windows experience built to...
Microsoft Retires 'Turn Off' Option for Store Updates, Enforces Temporary Pauses
Microsoft has quietly removed the ability to permanently disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store, forcing Windows 10 and 11 users to choose between accepting constant updates or relying...
Defender’s Limits Exposed: A Practical Guide to Windows 11 Security Layers
When a Windows 11 machine becomes infected with a stubborn Trojan, users often turn to Microsoft Defender – and just as often, they find it can’t finish the job. This real-world frustration,...
Windows 11's Security Stack Is Strong, But Phishing and Zero-Day Gaps Demand More From Users
Windows 11 ships with a fortress of built-in security features, but attackers increasingly slip past them by targeting the human element. Microsoft Defender Antivirus, SmartScreen reputation checks,...
After Stealth Falcon Zero-Day, Disable These 5 Windows Features to Slash Attack Surface
A targeted espionage campaign exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Windows' WebDAV component has reignited calls for users to disable unnecessary built-in services. The Stealth Falcon group,...
CodeMeter 8.30a Fixes Privilege Escalation (CVE-2025-47809) Affecting Siemens Windows ICS
A newly disclosed local privilege escalation vulnerability in Wibu-Systems CodeMeter Runtime (CVE-2025-47809) enables unprivileged Windows users to gain SYSTEM-level access during the brief...
Siemens Flags CVSS 8.5 DLL Hijacking in Web Installer, Urges Immediate Mitigation for ICS Products
Siemens has confirmed a severe vulnerability in its Web Installer used by the Online Software Delivery (OSD) mechanism, allowing attackers to hijack the installation process and execute arbitrary...
Epic's ARM Easy Anti-Cheat Officially Lands, Unlocking Fortnite on Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs and Linux
Epic Games has shipped a native ARM version of its Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) client, removing the single biggest technical barrier that has kept competitive multiplayer titles—starting with...
Microsoft’s August Patches Slam Shut 107+ Holes, Including Public Kerberos Flaw and Critical GDI+ RCE
On August 12, 2025, Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday arrived with a payload heavy enough to keep IT admins working through the night. The security slate covers at least 107 distinct...