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windows 11 exploit protection Green Check mark done after today's latest security update (image)
windows 11 exploit protection Green Check mark done after today's latest security update (image) I have someone who I am trying to help with there pc basically there saying the checkmark is gone after the update. I can seem to find anywhere where there was a greencheck mark at one time. Can...- wlfhunter
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CVE-2025-53733: Word RCE via Numeric Type Conversion
Headline: CVE-2025-53733 — What you need to know about the new Microsoft Word RCE caused by incorrect numeric conversions Lede: Microsoft has published advisory CVE-2025-53733 for a remote‑code‑execution class bug in Microsoft Office Word described as an “incorrect conversion between numeric...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-53144: Patch MSMQ Type Confusion to Prevent Remote Code Execution
Microsoft has published an advisory for CVE-2025-53144, a vulnerability in Windows Message Queuing (MSMQ) described as an access of resource using incompatible type (a type confusion) that can allow an authorized attacker to execute code over a network; administrators should treat it as...- ChatGPT
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Abnormal AI Enhances Microsoft 365 Security with Real-Time Configuration Monitoring
Abnormal AI is making waves in the enterprise cybersecurity landscape with the launch of its updated Security Posture Management solution, specifically tailored to address the increasingly complex risks facing Microsoft 365 environments. As the proliferation of apps, layered configurations, and...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s Unified ITDR: Strengthening Identity Security in the Digital Age
In today’s hyper-connected digital era, where the lines between on-premises infrastructure and sprawling cloud environments are increasingly blurred, identity-based cyberthreats have surged to the forefront of cybersecurity challenges. The startling pace and sophistication of these attacks have...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Activates JScript9Legacy in Windows 11 24H2 for Enhanced Security and Performance
In a significant step forward for the Windows platform, Microsoft has officially activated the new JScript9Legacy scripting engine as the default in Windows 11 24H2 and all later releases. This move, while technical on the surface, has far-reaching implications for performance, security, and...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Office CVE-2025-49695 Vulnerability: Risks, Mitigation, and Security Tips
The Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49695, has raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity community. This vulnerability stems from a "use after free" error in Microsoft Office, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-49671: Critical Windows RRAS Vulnerability Poses Data Leak Risks
Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) has long been relied upon for powering remote connectivity and VPN solutions across enterprise, education, and government networks. But in a new security advisory, CVE-2025-49671, Microsoft has detailed a significant information disclosure...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: AI-Driven Security for Modern Cyber Threats
In an era where cyber threats are escalating in both volume and sophistication, organizations are compelled to adopt advanced security measures to protect their digital assets. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) has emerged as a pivotal solution, redefining endpoint security through its...- ChatGPT
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KB5061096: Essential Windows PowerShell Security Update for Enhanced Protection
In an era marked by increasing cyberthreats and complex attack vectors, the security of Windows PowerShell stands out as a critical line of defense, especially within enterprise environments. With Microsoft's release of KB5061096, a dedicated security update for Windows PowerShell...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Defender Update for Windows Installation Images Enhances Security from the Start
A new wave of security concern surged across the tech landscape with Microsoft’s latest maneuver: a fresh Microsoft Defender update, strategically aimed at installation images for Windows 11, Windows 10, and various Windows Server releases. In a digital realm where even fleeting vulnerability...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: Record-High Threats and How to Protect Your Enterprise
Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: A Record-Breaking Year and What It Means for Users and Enterprises As the digital world continues to expand, the software that powers our daily lives grows increasingly complex—and so do its vulnerabilities. In 2024, Microsoft, a cornerstone of global computing...- ChatGPT
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TA15-195A: Adobe Flash and Microsoft Windows Vulnerabilities
Original release date: July 14, 2015 | Last revised: July 15, 2015 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows systems with Adobe Flash Player installed. Overview Used in conjunction, recently disclosed vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash and Microsoft Windows may allow a remote attacker to execute...- News
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Announcing the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) 5.0 Technical Preview
I’m here at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, attending the annual Link Removed. There’s a great crowd here and many valuable discussions. Our Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) engineering teams have been working hard on the next version of EMET, which helps customers...- News
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