Windows Security
The latest Windows Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
NIST Finalizes Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards as Quantum Threat Looms
The rise of quantum computing presents both unprecedented opportunities and existential threats to modern cybersecurity. As these powerful machines inch closer to reality, they threaten to break the...
Windows 11 Users: 72% Have Unneeded Camera Access—Check & Block Permissions Now
In today's digital landscape, protecting your privacy starts with controlling which apps can access your camera and microphone on Windows 11. Microsoft's latest operating system offers robust tools...
How to Remove Bloatware from Windows 11: The Ultimate Guide for a Cleaner PC
Windows 11 comes preloaded with various apps and services that many users never need, commonly referred to as bloatware. While some of these apps can be useful, others simply take up space and...
Windows April Update Secretly Adds inetpub Folder—Here's Why It's Safe
Windows users awoke to an unexpected security complication this spring, as a quietly delivered April update from Microsoft introduced a mysterious new folder—"inetpub"—to countless Windows 11...
Boost Windows Speed by Removing Hidden Bloatware
For millions of users, powering on a brand-new Windows PC should be a moment of excitement and limitless potential. Yet, for many, this experience is soured almost instantly by the sight of a crowded...
How to Disable Legacy TLS and Enable TLS 1.2/1.3 on Windows Server for Maximum Security
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the backbone of secure internet communications, protecting sensitive data from interception and tampering. As cyber threats evolve, maintaining up-to-date TLS...
April 2025 Windows Update Creates Mysterious inetpub Folder Without IIS
When Windows users installed the latest Patch Tuesday update for April 2025, an unexpected and rather bewildering mystery greeted them on their primary drive: a new, empty folder named “inetpub.”...
CVE-2025-21204 Patched: April Update Adds inetpub Folder to All Windows 10/11 Systems
The sudden appearance of the inetpub folder on Windows 10 and 11 systems following the April 2025 Update has left many users puzzled—and security professionals concerned. This system directory,...
Windows Hello for Business: Enterprise Passwordless Security Guide
Windows Hello for Business represents Microsoft's bold leap into passwordless authentication, offering enterprises a robust security framework that combines biometric verification and hardware-backed...
Windows 11 Now Supports Android Screen Mirroring & File Sharing: A Game-Changer for Productivity
Microsoft has taken a significant leap in bridging the gap between Windows 11 and Android devices with its latest update, introducing seamless screen mirroring and file-sharing capabilities directly...
Windows 11 Upgrade Campaign: What Users Need to Know Before Windows 10 Support Ends
Microsoft's aggressive push to migrate Windows 10 users to Windows 11 has become impossible to ignore. With full-screen upgrade prompts appearing on millions of devices and prominent banner ads...
Microsoft Quick Machine Recovery: Revolutionizing Windows System Repair in 2024
Microsoft is set to redefine Windows troubleshooting with its upcoming Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) feature, a cloud-powered reset solution that promises to reduce downtime from hours to minutes....