file security

A targeted kernel fix for F2FS that guards against malformed node footers has been landed upstream and assigned CVE‑2025‑40025, closing a small but potentially disruptive path to kernel panics when specially crafted F2FS images are processed. The change introduces a new node type and tightens...

The end of free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 has reshaped the threat model for millions of endpoints worldwide—what was once a predictable patch cycle is now a countdown, and for organizations that cannot immediately migrate to Windows 11 the practical choice is no longer...

Windows 10 and Windows 11 now let you open and work with your Linux files from the Windows desktop with two simple tricks: enter \wsl$ in File Explorer to browse all installed distributions, or run explorer.exe . from inside a WSL shell to open the current Linux directory in Windows File...

CISA’s update on August 26, 2025, which bundles three focused Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories, is a timely reminder that vulnerabilities in engineering tools, PLC controllers, and system managers remain high-risk vectors for operational technology environments. The agency published...

A series of newly discovered vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation’s Arena simulation software have jolted the industrial software ecosystem, underscoring the persistent security challenges faced by critical manufacturing sectors worldwide. Carrying a high CVSS v4 base score of 8.4, these...

I want to share the MP4 content of a flash drive with some one but I don't want them to be able to copy/transfer/distribute it. Is this possible?

When navigating the digital world, especially within the Windows ecosystem, it's easy to take for granted the many default settings designed to simplify the user experience. Yet, behind Windows’ clean and uncluttered File Explorer interface lies a subtle, yet significant, risk: by default, file...

File name extensions play a crucial role in the world of Windows computing, acting as a digital shorthand that tells both users and the operating system what kind of data a file contains and how it should be handled. While these little period-separated letter clusters, like .docx or .jpg, often...

Navigating the modern digital world often involves a flurry of downloads: software installers, PDFs, images, spreadsheets, and endless files that make up our daily workflow. Yet, for many Windows users, a surprising question persists—where do these downloaded files actually go? Whether switching...

CrushFTP, a widely acknowledged enterprise-grade file transfer solution, has found itself thrust into the spotlight with the recent discovery of a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-54309. The incident has sent ripples across enterprise IT environments and home user setups alike, drawing...

Wing FTP Server, a widely used commercial file transfer solution, has become the focus of intense security scrutiny following the disclosure and real-world exploitation of the remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2025-47812. This critical flaw, actively exploited in the wild, highlights the...

A critical vulnerability in DotNetNuke (DNN), catalogued as CVE-2025-52488, has placed the spotlight on the complex interplay of Windows file system operations, .NET behavior, and subtle Unicode normalization pitfalls. Although DNN is recognized for its robust enterprise-ready architecture and...

An elevation of privilege vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Visual Studio, designated as CVE-2025-49739. This flaw arises from improper link resolution before file access, commonly referred to as 'link following,' which could allow an unauthorized attacker to escalate privileges...

Improper link resolution before file access, often referred to as "link following," represents a recurring and serious class of vulnerabilities in modern software, and with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49738 in Microsoft PC Manager, this long-standing issue has found a new foothold in a widely...

Here is a technical summary and guidance regarding CVE-2025-49693, a Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability: What is CVE-2025-49693? CVE-2025-49693 is an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability in the Microsoft Brokering File System (BFS) caused by a "double...

Windows Performance Recorder (WPR) has long stood as one of the primary tools for collecting diagnostic and performance data on Windows systems, offering granular detail to system administrators, performance engineers, and advanced users troubleshooting performance issues. Yet, in its intricate...

The newly disclosed Windows Storage Spoofing Vulnerability, cataloged as CVE-2025-49760, underscores a growing and complex threat landscape that IT administrators and security professionals must urgently address. Unlike more overt exploits that rely on code execution or privilege escalation...

Here’s a summary of the main points from the Neowin article and Microsoft’s update: What’s Happening? Microsoft 365 will disable legacy authentication protocols (Relying Party Suite [RPS] and FrontPage Remote Procedure Call [FPRPC]) for file access. This affects Microsoft 365 and Office apps...

As Microsoft continues its campaign to tighten security across its productivity platforms, Outlook users will soon notice new restrictions designed to combat sophisticated phishing attacks and malware infiltration attempts. Beginning July 2025, the company will expand the list of blocked file...

When security experts and Windows administrators woke up to the news of CVE-2025-32721, a Windows Recovery Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, the initial response was a mix of concern and curiosity. According to the official Microsoft Security Response Center advisory, this...