The recent discovery of a critical vulnerability in Network Thermostat’s X-Series WiFi thermostats has sent ripples throughout both industrial and commercial building automation circles. For many, these smart thermostats serve as the silent backbone of environmental control—regulating...
The Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) is a critical component in Microsoft's networking suite, enabling functionalities such as VPN services, dial-up networking, and LAN routing. Its integral role in managing remote connections makes it a focal point for security considerations.
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This week, Microsoft made an unusual request to Windows 11 users: ignore alarming firewall configuration errors that may appear after rebooting their systems following the installation of the June 2025 non-security preview update (KB5060829). The warnings, logged as ‘Event 2042’ in the Event...
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Palo Alto Networks recently took critical action to reinforce the security of its product line by addressing a series of privilege escalation vulnerabilities and integrating the latest Chrome patches into its solutions. These fixes, targeting multiple high-profile flaws, come at a pivotal moment...
With Microsoft’s strategic move to make OpenSSH a supported feature-on-demand in Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 version 1809, the IT industry marks a significant milestone in cross-platform administration, secure communication, and infrastructure management. This pivotal integration...
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When it comes to securing a modern PC, few subjects trigger as much debate as the real necessity of third-party antivirus on Windows 11. For decades, the adage that “every Windows user needs antivirus” was as universally accepted as locking your front door—but today, things are changing...
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Original release date: September 1, 2020
Summary
This joint advisory is the result of a collaborative research effort by the cybersecurity authorities of five nations: Australia,[Link Removed] Canada,[2] New Zealand,[3][4] the United Kingdom,[5] and the United States.[Link Removed] It...
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