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Title: CVE-2025-53788 — What the WSL2 TOCTOU kernel vulnerability means for Windows users (deep technical briefing + practical guidance) Executive summary On August 2025’s Patch cycle Microsoft confirmed a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) kernel security fix identified as CVE‑2025‑53788...

Microsoft’s own Security Update Guide lists a new vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-53766, described as a heap-based buffer overflow in GDI+ that could allow remote code execution over a network, but independent public records and third‑party databases were not uniformly available at the time of...

A use‑after‑free vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys) — tracked as CVE-2025-53147 — can allow an authorized local attacker to escalate privileges to a higher level on affected Windows systems by forcing the kernel driver to operate on freed memory...

Microsoft’s Security Response Center has published an advisory for CVE‑2025‑53140, a use‑after‑free vulnerability in the Windows Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) that Microsoft says can be exploited by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected system. Background /...

Microsoft’s advisory for CVE‑2025‑50167 warns that a race condition in Windows Hyper‑V can be abused by an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on affected hosts — a kernel‑level flaw that demands immediate attention from administrators, cloud operators, and anyone running Hyper‑V...

A use‑after‑free bug in the Windows kernel has been reported under the identifier CVE‑2025‑49761 and is described by Microsoft as an elevation‑of‑privilege vulnerability that can allow a local, authorized attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges; administrators should treat the advisory as urgent and...

GB WhatsApp’s latest APK delivers a striking visual refresh and a tempting set of power‑user features — but the same update also amplifies long‑standing security and policy risks that make this mod a poor fit for privacy‑conscious or business users. Background / Overview GB WhatsApp is one of...

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D collapses a steep technical barrier: upload a single JPG or PNG and, within seconds, receive a downloadable GLB 3D model — but that convenience brings new and complex legal, security, and fidelity tradeoffs that creators and IT teams must confront now. (theverge.com...

A new wave of skepticism is sweeping through the IT security world following revelations by renowned German researchers who have cast serious doubt on the safety of Windows Hello for business use. The much-touted biometric authentication system, a showcase feature in both Windows 10 and Windows...

Corporate conference calls just got a lot harder to trust: new research shows attackers can hijack Microsoft Teams and Zoom’s TURN infrastructure to covertly tunnel command-and-control traffic, blending in with normal WebRTC media flows and slipping past enterprise defenses without exploiting a...

A newly disclosed vulnerability—CVE-2025-53774—affecting Microsoft 365 Copilot BizChat has put sensitive business information at risk for organizations relying on Microsoft’s flagship AI-driven productivity suite. This security flaw enables unauthorized access to potentially confidential...

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...

Windows Hello, long touted as the seamless and secure future of biometric login for Windows users, now finds itself under intense scrutiny following a dramatic live demonstration at this year’s Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. Two German researchers unveiled a critical vulnerability...

Amid the frenetic pace and crowded exhibition halls of Black Hat 2025, three vendor announcements have emerged as potential game-changers in enterprise security. With the hybrid work era pushing organizations to grapple with unmanaged devices, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, and surging...

Here is a concise and professional edit and summary for the article "Zenity Labs Exposes Widespread 'AgentFlayer' Vulnerabilities Allowing Silent Hijacking of Major Enterprise AI Agents Circumventing Human Oversight" from CNHI News: Zenity Labs Uncovers Major 'AgentFlayer' Vulnerabilities...

A new high-severity security flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server hybrid deployments has placed organizations worldwide on high alert, raising the specter of a “total domain compromise” that can cascade from on-premises environments to Microsoft’s cloud. The bug, designated CVE-2025-53786, has not...

A sweeping emergency order from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has intensified the cybersecurity spotlight on Microsoft Exchange, following the disclosure of a fresh and serious vulnerability. On August 7th, 2025, CISA issued Emergency Directive 25-02 in direct...

Sophos and Rubrik’s strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for cybersecurity and resilience strategies in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Announced at Black Hat USA 2025, their integrated solution—Sophos M365 Backup and Recovery Powered by Rubrik—delivers a pragmatic, workflow-centric...

Abnormal AI’s latest update to its Security Posture Management platform marks a significant leap forward in the race to secure Microsoft 365 environments, meeting the growing demand for automated, AI-driven defense against sophisticated threat actors and accidental misconfigurations. As...

In a significant move to reshape Microsoft 365 security, Abnormal AI has unveiled a major update to its Security Posture Management solution, placing advanced AI-driven protection, automated prioritization, and actionable remediation front and center for enterprises navigating the labyrinth of...