In early July 2025, several significant issues have emerged across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server platforms, affecting a broad spectrum of users and administrators. These problems range from input method editor (IME) malfunctions to firewall anomalies and antivirus alerts. This...
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long been at the forefront of protecting Windows users from an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, but even well-intentioned drivers can harbor latent risks. One recent security event—flagged as VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0—highlights how trusted system...
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has recently begun flagging the WinRing0 driver as a security threat, specifically identifying it as "VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0." This detection is valid due to known vulnerabilities in the driver, notably documented under CVE-2020-14979. (neowin.net)...
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The current wave of alerts from Windows Defender concerning the "WinRing0x64.sys" driver raises important questions for Windows users. If you've noticed that your favorite PC monitoring or fan control utility—from vendors like Razer and SteelSeries—is suddenly getting flagged, here’s a deep-dive...