Windows Update Service, the backbone of the Windows ecosystem’s patch management and security pipeline, has come under intense scrutiny following the recent disclosure of CVE-2025-48799—a critical Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability stemming from improper link resolution, also commonly...
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In the relentless pursuit of security and stability, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint stands as a pivotal shield for enterprises and consumers in the Windows ecosystem. Yet, as with any complex software, even the most robust defenses can harbor unforeseen weaknesses. A recently disclosed...