Windows’ built‑in antivirus has quietly become the practical choice for millions of users, and the recent pushback against paid suites is no accident — the free Windows security stack now combines deep OS integration, modern cloud and AI detections, and targeted anti‑ransomware controls that...
A growing number of administrators are reporting a perplexing problem: virtualized Windows Server instances running the Remote Desktop Server role suddenly become unresponsive for Remote Desktop users at a consistent time of day—sessions appear attached but the remote desktop shows a black...
The six Windows security myths that resurfaced in a recent roundup are more than clickbait—they reflect persistent misunderstandings about how modern Windows actually defends users, where its limits lie, and when spending money or changing workflows will genuinely improve safety. The original...
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Windows Hyper‑V contains a vulnerability tracked as CVE‑2025‑48807 that, according to the vendor advisory, stems from improper restriction of a Hyper‑V communication channel to its intended endpoints and can be abused by an authorized attacker to execute code locally on an affected host. This...
A potent wave of ransomware attacks has uncovered a cunning new strategy in cybercrime: hackers are leveraging a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to disable Windows 11’s built-in antivirus, leaving systems dangerously exposed. The Akira ransomware, already notorious for its aggressive...
A new era of cyber resilience for Microsoft 365 users is unfolding as Rubrik and Sophos join forces to deliver an integrated backup, recovery, and threat response solution within the Sophos Central platform. Their collaboration arms organizations with the offensive and defensive tools needed to...
When setting up a new Windows 11 PC, most users expect a high baseline of security, assuming Microsoft’s relentless evolution of the Windows Security suite keeps them safe out of the box. Yet, beneath the familiar surface, Windows 11 brings critical features not immediately apparent to even...
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July 2025 emerged as a sobering reminder of the relentless escalation in both the sophistication and scale of global cybersecurity threats. Critical vulnerabilities in ubiquitous platforms like Google Chrome, SharePoint, NVIDIA’s container technology, and core enterprise appliances have been...
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at a dizzying pace, and one of the latest techniques making headlines is the FileFix attack. This sophisticated method leverages the Windows clipboard, a seemingly innocuous and everyday feature, to bypass traditional malware defenses and exploit...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) has once again recognized Microsoft as a Leader, marking the company's sixth consecutive year in this prestigious position. This consistent recognition underscores...
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The evolving threat landscape for enterprises and public institutions is continually shaped by the tactics of advanced cybercriminal groups. Among them, Octo Tempest—also known as Scattered Spider, Muddled Libra, UNC3944, and 0ktapus—has emerged as one of the most adaptive and persistent...
In a significant move to enhance cybersecurity for businesses, Huntress has announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at empowering organizations to combat modern threats while maximizing their existing security investments. This partnership seeks to address the challenges many businesses...
The cybersecurity stakes for today’s businesses have never been higher, with record numbers of threats, mounting regulatory pressure, and a continuous shortage of experienced infosec professionals. Recent years have seen sustained attacks ranging from sophisticated ransomware to nation-state...
In the ever-shifting landscape of cybersecurity, the partnership between Huntress and Microsoft marks a significant strategic development for businesses worldwide, particularly for organisations facing technical and resource-related constraints. With cyberattacks escalating in both frequency and...
When Microsoft announces a security patch addressing a “wormable” remote code execution (RCE) flaw in foundational Windows authentication mechanisms, the global IT community takes notice. The recent remediation of CVE-2025-47981—a critical, heap-based buffer overflow in the SPNEGO Extended...
The revelation of a critical security flaw in Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Client, catalogued as CVE-2025-48817, signals a pressing challenge for any organization reliant on Windows-based Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) infrastructure. The vulnerability, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary...
An urgent spotlight has been cast on the Windows ecosystem with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49742, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability impacting the Microsoft Graphics Component. This security flaw, documented by Microsoft in its Security Update Guide, serves as a potent reminder...
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A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49705, has been discovered in Microsoft PowerPoint, posing significant risks to users worldwide. This heap-based buffer overflow flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to data...
Microsoft Office has recently been identified as vulnerable to a critical security flaw, designated as CVE-2025-49702. This vulnerability arises from a type confusion error, where the software accesses resources using incompatible types, potentially allowing unauthorized attackers to execute...
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CVE-2025-49703: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Type: Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Component: Microsoft Office Word
Vulnerability: Use-after-free
Impact: Allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally on...
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