For much of Windows’ history, the installation ritual for any new PC typically included a panicked rush to download third-party antivirus software. Headlines were filled with dire warnings about malware, ransomware, and data theft. Today, these memories persist, but the modern reality for...
The industrial world continues its march toward hyper-connectivity, but each leap forward often exposes new vulnerabilities. Siemens’ SIMATIC PCS neo—a standout in the distributed control system (DCS) space—recently made headlines not for a new feature, but for a security flaw that sharpens the...
The growing threat landscape facing U.S. critical infrastructure is steadily being shaped not just by advanced criminal organizations or nation-state adversaries, but increasingly by unsophisticated cyber actors employing basic yet effective means to disrupt operational technology environments...
Operational technology (OT) environments controlling critical infrastructure—such as energy production, transportation networks, and utility services—have traditionally operated under the veil of separation from common IT threats. Yet, in recent years, this boundary has dissolved as...
In the evolving landscape of Windows 11 security, many users are reconsidering the role of traditional third-party antivirus software. What was once an essential pillar of any PC setup is no longer a clear-cut necessity for everyone, as highlighted by personal accounts and shifting industry...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has raised a significant cybersecurity alert regarding a critical vulnerability identified in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw is uniquely associated with devices installed through outdated installation media—such as DVDs or USB drives—crafted...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant security vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows 11, version 24H2. This flaw primarily affects systems installed or updated using outdated physical installation...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory for users of Windows 11 version 24H2, following alerts from Microsoft about a significant security vulnerability tied to outdated installation media. This flaw exposes systems installed or updated using...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory pertaining to Windows 11 version 24H2, following a warning from Microsoft regarding a high-severity vulnerability. This flaw specifically impacts devices installed using outdated physical media...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory to alert users and organizations about a high-severity vulnerability affecting Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability specifically targets systems installed or updated using outdated physical...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw specifically affects devices installed using outdated physical installation media, such as DVDs or USB...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued a cybersecurity advisory warning users about a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability specifically impacts systems installed or updated using outdated physical media, such as DVDs or USB...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a serious vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw specifically affects devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...
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In a disturbing but all-too-familiar rhythm to the Windows ecosystem, new details have emerged about a zero-day vulnerability in the Win32 Kernel subsystem exploited in the wild for over a year before Microsoft released a patch during the March 2025 Patch Tuesday. Tracked as CVE-2025-24983, this...
A chill just swept through the IT department, and it’s not from the air conditioning—Microsoft’s waving the red flag over a critical flaw in Windows 11 version 24H2, prompting the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to blast a security alert reminiscent of a fire drill, minus the free...
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It’s another day in the Windows world, and just when you thought you could quietly sip your coffee and ignore those “critical update” pop-ups, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) barrels in with a fresh cybersecurity advisory. This time, the culprit is a critical security flaw lurking...
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If your fingers ever found themselves idling over the Ctrl + Shift + Esc combination, summoning the digital oracle known as Task Manager, you might have noticed a cryptic little process called AggregatorHost.exe peeking out from the labyrinth of background services. If you’re anything like most...
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In a year when AI is penning limericks, coffee machines are joining botnets, and your car wants to update its firmware more often than your laptop, the CISA has dropped a fresh batch of seven advisories aimed straight at the pulse of Industrial Control Systems (ICS). If you’re in charge of...
You might want to sit down for this one: ALBEDO Telecom’s Net.Time – that time-honored keeper of seconds and sync for mission-critical sectors all around the world – has been caught out by a vulnerability that toes the line between “incredibly simple” and “potentially disastrous.” And while its...
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