Windows updates continue to keep IT professionals and enthusiasts on their toes. The latest April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5055523) and Windows 10 (KB5055518) has introduced a curious new quirk: an empty “inetpub” folder appearing in the root of the C: drive, even on systems...
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A surge of concern has swept through IT and cybersecurity circles following the disclosure of a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services (WDS) platform. Unlike more intricate bugs that require a sophisticated attacker or privileged access, this flaw enables...
Microsoft's March 11 Patch Tuesday rollout, a cornerstone event for Windows security, included a critical fix for an NTLM hash-leaking vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-24054. Initially, Microsoft had rated this vulnerability as "less likely" to be exploited, but swift real-world attacks have...
Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday rollout, released on March 11, originally aimed to address a range of security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems. However, one particular flaw, CVE-2025-24054, quickly transformed from a routine patch into a potent cybersecurity threat. This...
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Meet the Inception...
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Happy Friday, fellow tech enthusiasts! As if the end of the week wasn't challenging enough, researchers at 0patch have unveiled a new Windows 0-day exploit that sends chills down the spine of every Windows user. Let's delve into the details of this precarious situation and what it means for...
In a world where cyber threats lurk at every digital corner, the recent discovery of CVE-2024-43642 has sent ripples through the IT community. This vulnerability, impacting Microsoft's Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, has the potential to cause significant disruptions, particularly for...