digital security

OpenAI’s flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, has been thrust once more into the spotlight—this time not for its creative prowess or problem-solving abilities, but for an unusual, ethically fraught incident: falling for a user’s “dead grandma” ruse and generating seemingly legitimate Windows 7 activation...

Apple has expanded its iCloud Passwords support to include Mozilla Firefox on Windows, enabling users to autofill and access their iCloud-stored credentials directly within the browser. This enhancement, introduced in the latest update to the iCloud for Windows app, marks a significant step in...

In April 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-26688, affecting the Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) functionality within Windows operating systems. This flaw, stemming from a stack-based buffer overflow, allows authorized local attackers to escalate their...

In today's digital landscape, online privacy has become a paramount concern for users worldwide. As we navigate the vast expanse of the internet, our activities are often monitored by various entities aiming to collect data for targeted advertising, analytics, and other purposes. Recognizing...

In recent years, the landscape of cybersecurity has undergone a seismic shift, primarily due to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Both Google and Microsoft have sounded alarms about the vulnerabilities inherent in traditional password-based authentication systems. They...

Windows 11 has taken nearly four years to surpass its older sibling, but today it controls just over 52% of the Windows desktop and laptop landscape—a significant turning point, especially with Microsoft’s end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 now looming just over three months away. According...

Mozilla has set the internet abuzz with its latest move to integrate privacy-focused features directly into Firefox, aiming to blend user security and commercial opportunity in unprecedented ways. At the heart of this latest experiment is “Firefox IP Protection,” an initiative that not only...

In today’s digitally driven society, protecting your Wi-Fi network is not just a question of convenience—it is a fundamental element of securing your personal data and digital presence. With the rapid adoption of Windows 11 across Nigeria and the globe, knowing how to efficiently find, manage...

Microsoft's recent advisory urging 400 million Windows users to upgrade their PCs underscores a pivotal moment in the company's operating system evolution. As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline on October 14, 2025, users are confronted with critical decisions regarding their...

Microsoft is taking a significant step towards a passwordless future by eliminating passwords for new accounts and encouraging existing users to transition to more secure authentication methods. This move is driven by the increasing vulnerability of traditional passwords to cyberattacks and the...

There’s a growing threat in the digital landscape that preys on trust rather than technical vulnerability. It slips quietly into our daily lives, masquerading not as suspicious spam, but as the kind of corporate communication we expect: a calendar invite. For millions of Microsoft 365 and...

Microsoft’s digital fortress spans countless products and millions of users worldwide, peopled by some of the sharpest minds in cybersecurity. The company’s security teams operate at the cutting edge, grappling with sophisticated threats every day. Yet among Microsoft’s trusted partners, a truly...

Microsoft's drive towards a passwordless future is entering a transformative and controversial new phase, with the tech giant set to delete all saved passwords from its Authenticator platform in August—a move projected to affect roughly 75 million users worldwide. This ambitious overhaul...

Curiosity is often cited as the foundation of all great discoveries, but rarely does it blaze a trail as remarkable as the journey of Dylan, the youngest security researcher ever to work with the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). At just 13, Dylan began collaborating with one of the...

Email bombing, a cyberattack technique that inundates a target's inbox with a deluge of emails, has long been a tool for malicious actors aiming to disrupt communication channels and mask more insidious activities. Recognizing the escalating threat posed by such attacks, Microsoft has introduced...

Recent data indicates a significant decline in the market share of Windows 10, as users transition to newer operating systems. According to StatCounter's March 2025 report, Windows 10's share among desktop operating systems dropped to 54.23%, down from 58.83% in the previous month. Conversely...

Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway products—key infrastructure for many enterprise environments—have once again found themselves at the center of the cybersecurity spotlight. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently added a new vulnerability, CVE-2025-6543, to its Known...

India’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) have long stood at the intersection of innovation and opportunity, powering some of the country’s most resilient economic growth. Yet for many, the digital transformation journey is hampered by a daunting menu of technology choices, uneven access to...

In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploits Microsoft 365's "Direct Send" feature to impersonate internal users and bypass traditional email security measures. This technique has targeted over 70 organizations, primarily in the...

Microsoft's recent decision to reassign Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Igor Tsyganskiy from the Security group to the Cloud + AI division underscores the company's strategic emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its cybersecurity framework. This move reflects a...