access control

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...

The latest security advisory from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on the Rockwell Automation 440G TLS-Z safety device brings to the forefront a set of vulnerabilities that could have substantial repercussions for industrial networks and critical infrastructure...

If you ever thought the world of physical security systems was as impenetrable as the steel doors they control, the latest revelation about the Nice Linear eMerge E3 might make you want to double-check who’s outside before buzzing them in. Executive Summary With a Twist Let’s start with the...

With more than 600 million attacks hammering away at Microsoft Entra ID every single day—a figure that might keep even the most caffeine-fortified security admin up at night—it seems only fitting that Veeam has decided to grab the digital bull by the binary horns with its just-launched SaaS...

It’s a universal truth—give someone access to the Windows Settings app, and suddenly your network environment is less a digital utopia and more a Wild West saloon with keyboard cowboys firing off random configurations. Whether it’s a curious intern, a well-meaning spouse, or that legendary...

It's official: AI has become both the shiny new engine powering business innovation and, simultaneously, the rickety wagon wheel threatening to send your data careening into the security ditch. With nearly half of organizations already trusting artificial intelligence to make critical security...

Microsoft Defender for Identity is stepping up its game by integrating with leading Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions—a move that promises significant strides in enhancing security around privileged accounts. In today’s cybersecurity landscape, where threats often target accounts with...

Improper access control in a trusted development environment is every developer’s nightmare—and CVE-2025-29802 is here to deliver that wake‐up call. Recent details from Microsoft’s Security Response Center indicate that a flaw in Visual Studio may allow an authorized attacker to elevate...

Recent security updates from Microsoft have focused on a seemingly minor—but ultimately critical—aspect of file system protection: the order in which access checks and file link resolutions occur. In previous versions of Windows, the operating system could inadvertently resolve symbolic or hard...

Improper access control in Visual Studio Code has come under scrutiny with the disclosure of CVE-2025-20570—a vulnerability that allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges. In simple terms, a user who already has access to the machine can exploit this flaw to perform actions...

Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) stands as a critical gatekeeper in the Windows security ecosystem, ensuring that only trusted applications execute on your system. However, CVE-2025-26678 has emerged as a notable threat—a local security bypass vulnerability rooted in improper access...

In today’s hyper-connected digital era, even the most advanced file systems can occasionally drop the ball on security. Microsoft’s Security Response Center recently highlighted CVE-2025-27738—a vulnerability in the Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) that underscores how even trusted...

Improper access control in Windows NTFS strikes again with CVE-2025-21197. This vulnerability, detailed in Microsoft's Security Response Center update guide, allows an authorized user—even one without explicit directory listing permissions—to discover the file path information of folders they...

Improper access controls in widely used tools can sometimes be the Achilles’ heel of our most trusted development environments. In CVE-2025-29804, Visual Studio’s handling of local resources is coming under scrutiny. This vulnerability, which allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges...

Improper access control isn’t just a coding oversight—it can be an open invitation for threat actors to turn everyday applications into gateways for system compromise. In the case of CVE-2025-27744, Microsoft Office has once again come under the spotlight as a potential launch pad for local...

Microsoft’s new move to introduce an AI Administrator role for its Entra platform is poised to change the way organizations manage AI-driven capabilities and administrative privileges. This fresh take on role-based access is all about honing in on tasks dedicated to the Microsoft Copilot...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency and a clutter‐free interface are paramount. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, one of the leading ERP solutions, now offers enhanced personalization features designed to help you tailor your workspace to fit your unique workflow...

Windows Cross Device Service Elevation: A Closer Look at CVE-2025-24994 Introduction A new alarming vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Cross Device Service that has caught the attention of IT security professionals across the globe. Labeled CVE-2025-24994, this flaw centers on...

Legacy applications may be the backbone of many enterprises, even if they’re running on outdated Windows systems. As businesses rely on these time-tested but vulnerable setups, IT professionals must devise strategies to secure them without compromising the functionality that keeps day-to-day...

I want to understand if this pattern has been explored. In an enterprise environment, if a service hosted on server A ("ssa") needs to interact with services on server B ("ssb") , it is required to create a "service account" that is configured to run ssa, with that service account then having...