Neowin News Feed for: Cybersecurity

Windows Server gets DNS over HTTPS (DoH) support

Usama Jawad — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:44:01 +0000

After months in preview, Microsoft's DNS over HTTPS feature is now production-ready, promising stronger protection without major network changes. Read more...

WhatsApp slams Isreali firm, NSO Group, for trying to spy on its users

David Uzondu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:58:01 +0000

WhatsApp says it stopped an attempted spying campaign linked to Israeli firm NSO Group that used spear phishing tactics against users. Read more...

Microsoft is making an important security change in Windows soon

Usama Jawad — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:04:01 +0000

Microsoft is preparing major Windows authentication changes that further weaken NTLM's role ahead of future default shutdowns. Read more...

Microsoft is making a major change to Entra ID authentication

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 22:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a significant Entra ID security update that could affect password reset access for some users and IT admins. Read more...

Hackers are now using ChatGPT share links to deliver malware

David Uzondu — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:48:01 +0000

Hackers are now abusing ChatGPT to generate malicious webpages that trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware onto their machines. Read more...

Microsoft no longer claims that Windows 11 has all the protection that you need

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 May 2026 01:52:01 +0000

Microsoft quietly removed a Windows 11 blog claiming built-in security is enough for most users, possibly after backlash from antivirus partners. Read more...

Microsoft finally fixes one of the most annoying things about PowerShell on macOS

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:44:01 +0000

Mac users have been complaining about PowerShell headaches for years, and Microsoft is only now stepping in with a long-awaited fix. Read more...

U.S. delegation throws away all burner phones and gifts from China before takeoff

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 07:26:01 +0000

A bizarre scene unfolded after Trump's China visit, with officials tossing gifts, badges, and phones into bins. Read more...

Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Exchange hacked at Pwn2Own

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:38:01 +0000

Microsoft products and AI apps fell to multiple 0-days at Pwn2Own 2026 as researchers claimed huge cash prizes. Read more...

Microsoft is fixing the way Edge stores your passwords

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Microsoft admitted that storing passwords as plain text in memory is not cool, and a priority fix for Microsoft Edge is already on its way. Read more...

Microsoft Teams becomes key witness in government database wipe crime

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:58:01 +0000

A bizarre Microsoft Teams mistake exposed conversations tied to a major government database deletion case. Read more...

Google may reduce your Gmail storage from 15GB to 5GB, unless you provide your phone number

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:58:01 +0000

A new Google experiment is raising questions after some Gmail signups reportedly received far less free storage than expected. Read more...

Exchange Server has a "critical" security bug, but Microsoft does not have a proper fix yet

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:44:02 +0000

Microsoft warns of a critical Exchange Server flaw that could let attackers hijack browsers through emails, with full fixes locked behind paid support for some. Read more...

Nightmare-Eclipse drops YellowKey and GreenPlasma exploits for Windows 11

Paul Hill — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:08:01 +0000

Is there a backdoor in BitLocker? A new exploit suggests Microsoft might have left the door open for data access, while a second flaw threatens system security. Read more...

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Sponsored — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000

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Ofcom hits suicide forum with £950k fine and probes porn sites under OSA

Paul Hill — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:04:01 +0000

New enforcement actions under the Online Safety Act target sites failing to protect minors and vulnerable users. Here is what happens next for the platforms. Read more...

EFF slams Meta for killing Instagram encrypted chats and blaming users

Paul Hill — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:46:01 +0000

Meta is under fire for ending Instagram's encrypted messaging. The EFF argues that privacy should be a default right, not a buried setting users are blamed for ignoring. Read more...

OpenAI announces Daybreak to bring frontier AI into cybersecurity workflows

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:48:01 +0000

Built upon OpenAI's frontier models and utilizing Codex as an agentic execution layer, Daybreak enables security teams to identify, validate, and remediate vulnerabilities quickly than before. Read more...

Microsoft is allowing IT admins to monitor your AI prompts and responses in plaintext

Usama Jawad — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Your workplace AI chats may no longer be as private as you think, as Microsoft gives security teams unprecedented visibility into prompts. Read more...

Microsoft Edge is finally bringing passkey syncing to enterprise users

Paul Hill — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:01 +0000

Gone are the days of forgotten business passwords. Microsoft Edge is set to revolutionize enterprise security with a cross-device passkey sync that makes logging in both faster and safer. Read more...

Microsoft Teams is adding new safeguards to block brand impersonation calls

Paul Hill — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is bolstering Teams security with new AI-driven alerts that flag suspicious brand impersonators. Find out how these real-time warnings will help protect your organization. Read more...

Utah's new law is about to make life very difficult for VPN users

Paul Hill — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:42:01 +0000

A looming legal shift in Utah could force websites to block VPNs or mandate universal age checks. Here is how this landmark bill threatens the digital privacy of every resident. Read more...

Your Ubuntu 16.04 systems are now sitting ducks unless you pay up or move out

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:02:01 +0000

Running a decade-old OS is a ticking time bomb for your data security. With standard ESM over, you're forced to choose between a risky migration or a pricey legacy subscription. Read more...

Tired of Google Drive storage limits? WhatsApp is building its own encrypted cloud

Paul Hill — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:04:01 +0000

WhatsApp is finally taking on Google and iCloud with its own end-to-end encrypted backup provider. Here is how the new storage tiers and passkey security will free up your cloud space. Read more...

Microsoft will begin blocking legacy TLS connections in Exchange Online soon

Usama Jawad — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:12:01 +0000

Outlook's backend is dropping outdated security protocols soon, and organizations still relying on them could face sudden disruptions unless they act fast. Read more...

Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band .NET update to patch severe bug

Usama Jawad — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:14:01 +0000

A serious flaw in recent .NET builds has forced an urgent patch, with Microsoft warning impacted apps could grant attackers SYSTEM privileges. Read more...

Microsoft reveals job interview scam being used to hack macOS users

Usama Jawad — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000

A fake job interview, a harmless-looking update, and a hidden trap reveal how hackers quietly infiltrated macOS systems. Read more...

Microsoft kicks off phase 2 of paid ESU program for some legacy software

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:36:01 +0000

Microsoft begins ESU Period 2 sales for some legacy software, giving customers limited, paid security coverage as migration pressure grows. Read more...

Windows 11's controversial Recall is under fire again, while Microsoft denies flaws

Taras Buria — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:50:01 +0000

Windows 11's Recall is in hot water again, as a newly released tool shows how to extract all the screenshots and captured data. Read more...

Raspberry Pi OS 6.2 locks down security with a major change to sudo access

Paul Hill — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:12:01 +0000

Is your Raspberry Pi truly secure? Version 6.2 flips the switch on a long-standing security hole, changing how you run every admin command. Here is why it matters. Read more...

Microsoft is removing XSLT support in Edge

Usama Jawad — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is a long-standing Microsoft Edge capability in a move that could impact a few legacy workflows and enterprise setups. Read more...

Windows Kerberos hardening may cause authentication issues for some PCs next month

Usama Jawad — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has warned about a Windows authentication change next month, and if admins don't act in time, logins in some environments could suddenly start failing. Read more...

Microsoft is finally ditching annoying CAPTCHAs for Teams meetings

Paul Hill — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:20:02 +0000

Joining Microsoft Teams meetings is about to get a lot less frustrating. Discover how the new bot detection system replaces CAPTCHAs to improve accessibility and security. Read more...

Microsoft is changing a Windows kernel policy that's been around for decades

Usama Jawad — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:00:01 +0000

Windows 11 will soon reject outdated drivers by default, but Microsoft is adding safeguards and overrides to avoid breaking critical systems. Read more...

Microsoft's new Entra ID feature fixes a huge MFA limitation

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:42:01 +0000

Microsoft just made a long-awaited Entra ID change that could reshape how enterprises handle authentication moving forward. Read more...

U.S. bans import of routers due to "severe cybersecurity risks"

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:50:01 +0000

The U.S. just made a bold move against foreign routers, and it could quietly impact millions of households across the country. Read more...

Microsoft is planning some major changes for Exchange Server

Usama Jawad — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:08:01 +0000

Exchange Server isn't going anywhere, but Microsoft is making big changes that could force admins to rethink how they run and secure their deployments. Read more...

Microsoft retires endpoint sensitive data alerting in Defender today

Paul Hill — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:10:01 +0000

Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on a key Defender feature today, forcing admins to migrate their alert policies to a new home. Read more...

This new requirement for Android sideloading could frustrate power users

Usama Jawad — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:44:01 +0000

Sideloading isn't going away but Google is changing how it works and adding a surprising new process that could catch many Android users off guard. Read more...

Russia is using stolen U.S. made spyware to hack iPhones in Ukraine in a massive attack

Karthik Mudaliar — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:50:01 +0000

Russia has repurposed stolen U.S.-made multi-million-dollar spyware to attack and steal personal data from the Ukrainian government and citizens. Read more...