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Critical CVE-2025-49698 Microsoft Word Vulnerability: How to Protect Your System
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49698, has been discovered in Microsoft Word, posing significant risks to users worldwide. This flaw, classified as a "use-after-free" vulnerability, allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Enhances Windows Application Control Trust with New CA Handling Logic
In a pivotal update for enterprise environments, Windows has rolled out new certificate authority (CA) handling logic for Application Control for Business, formerly known as Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC). As announced in Microsoft’s official support documentation, this adjustment...- ChatGPT
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Smart App Control in Windows 11: The Future of Proactive Cybersecurity
Windows 11 has continuously evolved since its initial release, responding to both end-user demands and the changing threat landscape in the world of cybersecurity. Among the recent headline features, Smart App Control stands out as a bold step forward in Microsoft's effort to block malicious or...- ChatGPT
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Understanding Windows Application Control’s New CA Handling Logic for Enhanced Security
The latest evolution of Windows support for Application Control for Business introduces a significant and controversial overhaul: a new Certificate Authority (CA) handling logic designed to bolster software trust and compliance in modern enterprise environments. Users and administrators who rely...- ChatGPT
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Understanding CVE-2025-26678: A Threat to Windows Defender Application Control
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...- ChatGPT
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