As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding and mitigating these risks is paramount for organizations relying on this platform. Recent analyses have identified several critical vulnerabilities that demand immediate attention.
1. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)...
In 2025, Microsoft 365 remains a cornerstone of organizational productivity, yet it continues to be a prime target for cyber threats. Understanding and mitigating these threats is crucial for maintaining a secure digital environment.
1. Phishing Attacks and Business Email Compromise (BEC)...
Windows installation images have long been a staple tool for IT administrators, power users, and anyone intent on maintaining control over their Windows environment. Whether for fresh installations, repairs, or spinning up virtual machines, ISOs and deployment images represent the foundation for...
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In the constantly evolving world of cybersecurity, few built-in tools in Microsoft Windows have persisted as quietly yet as critically as the Attachment Manager. Unknown to many average users, this behind-the-scenes component plays a pivotal role in safeguarding individual PCs and enterprise...
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The Windows Attachment Manager is a security feature designed to protect users from potentially harmful files received via email or downloaded from the internet. By classifying files based on their type and origin, it helps prevent the execution of malicious code that could compromise system...
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The emergence of a privilege escalation vulnerability tied to Windows Server 2025’s Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) feature has sent ripples through the IT security community, highlighting both the inherent complexity and perennial risks facing Active Directory (AD)-reliant...
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has intensified its ongoing campaign to combat cyber threats by adding a new entry—CVE-2025-4632, a Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server Path Traversal Vulnerability—to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. This catalog...
For years, security experts and IT professionals have warned that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations would profoundly reshape the data security landscape. That moment of reckoning has arrived. With the release of the joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet, “AI...
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The explosive rise of generative AI and large language models has propelled Microsoft Copilot to the forefront of enterprise productivity. While Copilot promises to revolutionize everything from email drafting to real-time meeting insights, this very integration with organizational data...
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When security threats emerge in industrial automation, few products provoke as much concern—or demand as much attention from the cybersecurity community—as Siemens SIRIUS 3SK2 Safety Relays and SIRIUS 3RK3 Modular Safety Systems. Recently disclosed multiple vulnerabilities highlight not only the...
When organizations rely on Windows infrastructure for their networks, few components matter as much as those facilitating remote access. One of the key pillars in this domain is the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), a longstanding element enabling features such as VPN, dial-up...
Within the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, the intersection between connectivity and cybersecurity remains fraught with both technical promise and lurking vulnerability. Nowhere is this dynamic more evident than with the recent disclosure around the Milesight UG65-868M-EA...
A quiet yet consequential security flaw recently put Microsoft 365 customers on high alert after researchers disclosed a vulnerability within Microsoft Bookings that exposed organizations to sophisticated cyberattacks through manipulated meeting invitations and calendar events. At the heart of...
As the threat landscape continues to evolve, so too do the strategies and mandates aimed at minimizing risk within both federal systems and the broader digital ecosystem. The recent news from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), announcing the addition of a new...
Optigo Networks’ ONS NC600, a widely deployed device in critical manufacturing environments across the globe, has come under serious scrutiny following the recent disclosure of a severe security vulnerability—assigned as CVE-2025-4041. This issue, which enables remote exploitation via hard-coded...
The single greatest security risk facing everyday Windows users may not involve sophisticated malware, zero-day vulnerabilities, or coordinated cyber-espionage campaigns. According to David Weston, Corporate Vice President of Enterprise and OS Security at Microsoft, it is instead a far more...
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Securing a new Windows PC is a vital step that often gets overlooked in the excitement of setting up a fresh machine. However, investing time in strengthening your system’s security from day one pays dividends in peace of mind, data protection, and resilience against evolving cyber threats. The...
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It’s tempting to leap straight into customizing a new Windows 11 PC—installing favorite apps, adjusting the wallpaper, tweaking just about every setting until the whole machine feels unmistakably yours. But amidst the excitement, the crucial work of securing your device can quietly slip through...
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Here is a summary of the original Petri article on the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security risk:
What happened?
After the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, a new "inetpub" folder started appearing on Windows 10 and 11 machines.
Microsoft created this folder to help patch a bug (CVE-2025-21204)...
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When news breaks about a vulnerability in a widely-used healthcare IT product, few industries remain untouched by the ripple effects. For Sante DICOM Viewer Pro, a popular medical imaging program, the recent disclosure of an out-of-bounds write flaw—catalogued as CVE-2025-2480 and assigned a...