Last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown caused billions of dollars in damage and exposed some fundamental architectural flaws in the Windows platform. A single flawed update from one vendor was enough to ...

Microsoft Corp.’s Digital Crime Unit has taken legal action to disrupt a cybercriminal operation that developed tools specifically designed to bypass the safety guardrails of generative artificial ...

Microsoft account security is essential for protecting data across Outlook, Xbox, and Windows devices. Unprotected accounts are prime targets for phishing, ransomware, and unauthorized access, making ...

Windows 11 Pro combines useful built-in security with AI tools to protect your data and streamline how you work every day. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

In context: Tech companies promote device encryption to reassure customers that their data remains private. Some, such as Apple, have resisted requests from authorities to bypass encryption. However, ...

Microsoft warns that a threat actor tracked as Storm-0501 has evolved its operations, shifting away from encrypting devices with ransomware to focusing on cloud-based encryption, data theft, and ...

Microsoft’s new “Majorana 1” processor is the first quantum chip powered by a topological core based on a new class of materials. (Photo by John Brecher for Microsoft) With recent announcements of new ...

Your encrypted Windows laptop feels bulletproof until law enforcement comes knocking-then Microsoft becomes surprisingly cooperative. The FBI recently obtained BitLocker recovery keys for three ...

What if your daily tools could not only keep up with your fast-paced work life but actually anticipate your needs? The June 2025 update for Microsoft 365 promises just that, delivering a suite of ...