active directory

Striking the right balance between security and operational efficiency is a persistent challenge for enterprise IT administrators. As cyberthreats accelerate in sophistication, a misstep in configuring security policies can open windows of vulnerability, resulting in costly breaches, regulatory...

Integrating a Windows 11 computer into an Active Directory (AD) environment represents an essential pillar for IT management in modern organizations. While home users might never encounter the need to join a domain, in business, education, and enterprise settings, domain integration is...

I have a running Win 2012R2 Active Directory server. Call it DC1 I just built a Win 2019 server that was added to the domain and promoted to AD server. This one is DC2 I ran "Move-ADDirectoryServerOperationMasterRole" to the new server and running "netdom query fsmo", I get Schema master...

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) have long been an indispensable suite of utilities for IT professionals managing Windows infrastructure, and with Windows 11, Microsoft has further streamlined their access and deployment. Rather than juggling local logins for multiple servers or relying...

Here’s a summary of the breaking news reported by Semperis about a critical design flaw, called Golden dMSA, affecting Windows Server 2025: What is Golden dMSA? Golden dMSA is a critical design flaw found in Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) within Windows Server 2025. The flaw exposes...

The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol remains at the heart of enterprise file sharing and resource access for Windows environments, with each successive version bringing higher performance, tighter security, and better integration with modern infrastructure needs. As organizations grapple with...

Hi. Im a volunteer admin at an emergency serveice and have been having issues for the last few days. Initially when I attempted to log in (last week) I was getting the circle of dots non stop. I did some research and found the Server 2016 can sometimes take ages to do an update. Although I...

Semperis, a leader in identity security, has recently unveiled a critical vulnerability in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), termed the "Golden dMSA" attack. This flaw enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and generate passwords for all dMSAs and...

Hello, I have a computer that is not a member of a Windows domain and I access a folder on the file server through a shortcut and username defined in Active Directory. When I check the Event Viewer, there are a lot of ID 4648 and the username is locked in Active Directory: I unlock the...

Here’s a summary of the critical findings from Semperis regarding Windows Server 2025 and the new design flaw: Golden dMSA Flaw Overview What is Golden dMSA? Golden dMSA is a critical design flaw in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) in Windows Server 2025. It allows attackers to...

Here’s a summary of the critical flaw "Golden dMSA" in Windows Server 2025 reported by Semperis: What is Golden dMSA? Golden dMSA is a newly discovered, critical design flaw in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) on Windows Server 2025. Discovered by: Semperis, a security research and...

Semperis, a leader in identity security, has uncovered a critical design flaw in Windows Server 2025 that exposes Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) to a high-impact attack known as "Golden dMSA." This vulnerability enables attackers to perform cross-domain lateral movements and maintain...

Semperis has unveiled a critical design flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), termed "Golden dMSA." This vulnerability allows attackers to generate service account passwords, facilitating undetected, persistent access across Active Directory environments. The...

For enterprise environments contemplating a rapid migration to Windows Server 2025, the spotlight has recently shifted from the platform’s much-lauded innovations to a potentially game-changing security vulnerability identified by research firm Semperis. This flaw—dubbed “Golden dMSA”—impacts...

Semperis researchers have identified a critical design flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), termed the "Golden dMSA" vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to achieve persistent, undetected access to managed service accounts, potentially exposing resources...

In an era where enterprise networks are under increasing threat from ever-more sophisticated adversaries, Microsoft’s introduction of delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) in Windows Server 2025 was heralded as a transformational leap for Windows security. Promising to eradicate a host of...

A pivotal security development has emerged from the world of enterprise identity management: a critical flaw has been identified in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) within Windows Server 2025. This vulnerability, discovered and named the “Golden dMSA” attack by Semperis security...

The arrival of Windows Server 2025 marks a pivotal point in enterprise IT, ushering in a series of advancements designed to meet the demands of modern digital infrastructure. With a relentless focus on improving security, optimizing performance, and enabling unprecedented agility within hybrid...

On July 8, 2025, Microsoft released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a substantial number of vulnerabilities across various products. This release is particularly noteworthy due to the introduction of new features in Windows 11 and the resolution of critical security flaws. Overview...

A chilling new vulnerability has emerged at the core of enterprise Windows infrastructures: CVE-2025-49735, a use-after-free flaw in the Windows KDC Proxy Service (KPSSVC), exposes organizational networks to the risk of remote code execution by unauthorized attackers. As Windows remains the...