user safety

Microsoft’s top AI executive has issued a stark, unusual warning: the near‑term danger from advanced generative systems may not be that machines become conscious, but that humans will believe they are — and that belief could reshape law, ethics, mental health and everyday product design faster...

Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge, are once again in the spotlight as CVE-2025-8580—a critical filesystem vulnerability—has been patched in the upstream Chromium project. Microsoft’s prompt response highlights how the Edge team continues to rapidly adopt security fixes from...

The abrupt removal of ChatGPT’s “Make this chat discoverable” feature has once again cast a spotlight on the ever-contentious intersection of innovation, privacy, and user safety in the world of generative AI. When OpenAI introduced this opt-in function, they framed it as a bold experiment in...

In the second quarter of 2024, Microsoft emerged as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, accounting for 57% of such incidents, according to Check Point Research. This significant increase underscores the growing trend of cybercriminals targeting major technology companies to exploit...

A subtle but significant shift is coming to the Microsoft Store experience, as Microsoft rolls out a change that lets users install apps directly from the top featured sections of its marketplace. This update, already available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels running...

The recent release of KB5060842 for Windows 11 version 24H2 has introduced a suite of security and quality improvements, many of which align with Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to user protection and streamlined system performance. Yet, buried among the technical details of this June 2025 update...

The recent cautionary tale of a Windows 11 user who lost three decades’ worth of irreplaceable data after being locked out of their Microsoft account has sent chills through the tech community, illustrating the complex relationship between cloud convenience and the harsh realities of digital...

Here’s a summary of the Gagadget.com article regarding the Windows Hello change: What’s Happened: Microsoft has released an update for Windows 11 that changes how Windows Hello facial recognition works: it is now disabled in dark or low-light conditions. Why the Change? Previously, Windows...

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have become integral to our daily digital interactions, offering assistance, information, and companionship. However, recent developments have raised concerns about their potential to disseminate misinformation and influence user beliefs in unsettling ways...

As the boundaries between work, leisure, and travel continue to blur, our reliance on portable computing devices such as laptops has never been greater. With this increased portability comes a heightened concern about privacy: public spaces like trains, airports, coffee shops, and even open-plan...

Microsoft’s announcement of worldwide SafeLinks protection for M365 Copilot Chat marks a notable leap forward in the company’s efforts to secure AI-powered communications. As hyperlinks proliferate throughout enterprise workflows—especially those surfaced dynamically by generative AI—enforcing...

The disclosure of a critical flaw in the content moderation systems of AI models from industry leaders like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta has sent ripples through the cybersecurity and technology communities alike. At the heart of this vulnerability is a surprisingly simple—and ostensibly...

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat continues to evolve as a central pillar of the modern enterprise productivity suite, and its latest security enhancements mark a significant milestone in bolstering organizational defenses without sacrificing user experience or workflow efficiency. The recent...

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) companion applications have evolved from rudimentary chatbots to sophisticated entities capable of engaging users in deeply personal and emotionally charged conversations. While these advancements offer potential benefits, such as alleviating...

The evolution of AI-powered assistants has always provoked lively debate, none more so than the latest changes to ChatGPT’s underlying personality model. Over the last few weeks, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has faced a chorus of criticism, technical scrutiny, and ethical concerns following a...

Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature for Windows 11, nearly a year after first announcing it. The feature is currently available only on Copilot+ PCs, a special category of Windows 11 systems sold in the past year, primarily those powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors at...

Windows 11 is, by almost any measure, a modern, visually appealing, and highly capable operating system. Microsoft’s latest flagship OS brings a fresh look, smarter features, and a swath of quality-of-life improvements with each update. Yet for all its polish and promise, longtime users and new...

Unintended Consequences: How a Severity in WhatsApp for Windows Puts Users at Risk A recently identified vulnerability in WhatsApp for Windows has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Imagine receiving a seemingly harmless JPEG attachment from a friendly neighborhood contact—only...

WhatsApp for Windows users, brace yourselves—there’s a new twist in the tale of digital deception. A recently reported vulnerability, tracked under the identifier CVE-2025-30401, could let cyber miscreants trick unsuspecting users into running malicious software. In this deep dive, we explore...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...