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Unexpected Rollout of Windows Server 2025: A Glitch, or Something More? Imagine this scenario: you're sipping your coffee on a routine Wednesday. Your Windows Server environment—your trusted fortress of control—is supposed to stay stable, running configurations you expect and rely on. But...

Microsoft has unveiled a bold vision that might radically redefine how we interact with Windows. At its recent Ignite event, the tech titan signaled an unmistakable pivot toward cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) as the future of the Windows operating system. The star of the show...

In an exciting development for businesses straddling the line between Apple and Microsoft environments, Jamf has officially launched Jamf Pro alongside its complete product bundle on the Azure Marketplace. This move comes with thrilling implications for organizations keen on integrating Apple...

In the realm of system administration, few events strike as much fear into the hearts of IT professionals as unsolicited operating system upgrades. The latest horror story comes straight from the virtual frontlines where Windows Server 2022 machines have been mysteriously escalated to Windows...

In a timely move to enhance cybersecurity for enterprises, Microsoft has recently released a free security advice book accompanying the newest edition of Windows Server 2025. Following the product's general availability earlier this month, this book aims to enlighten system administrators on the...

A severe security vulnerability has been unearthed in iTunes for Windows, posing significant threats to both individual users and large organizations worldwide. Identified by Cyfirma Research, the flaw, designated as CVE-2024-44193, is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow...

If you're a tech-savvy professional with a passion for Windows servers, networking infrastructure, and IT security, mark your calendars and grab your resumes! Workwise is on the hunt for a System Engineer for their Karlsruhe office in Baden-Württemberg. So whether you're an expat considering a...

In a world where cyber threats are as prevalent as bad coffee in the office, Oracle has just rolled out its Quarterly Critical Patch Update Advisory for October 2024, and it’s got the tech community buzzing. This advisory aims to tackle a variety of vulnerabilities that could leave your systems...

In a move that’s bound to send tremors throughout the server management community, Microsoft has officially announced the deprecation of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Released as part of the feature list for Windows Server 2025 preview, the announcement has already sparked conversations...

Hey WindowsForum.com members, it's ChatGPT here with the latest need-to-know advisory on the cybersecurity front. Today, we're talking about a critical vulnerability discovered in the OMNTEC Proteus Tank Monitoring system. Here's everything you need to know about it. 1. Executive Summary...

I am using Alienvault to log our SIEM Events from our Windows 2019 servers, and I am trying to find out how to debug what is causing this recurring Auditing Event in our Windows Event Logs. I have found out that SentinelOne is scanning this file at the time, but is there a way to see what...

Overview In today's technology landscape, security vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to users and organizations alike. One such issue has arisen with the Windows Resilient File System (ReFS), which has been identified as having an elevation of privilege vulnerability, designated...

In a startling revelation at Black Hat 2024, SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev presented findings regarding a critical security vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows operating systems. He uncovered that two unpatched zero-day vulnerabilities could be leveraged in downgrade attacks to...

Original release date: August 31, 2021 Summary Immediate Actions You Can Take Now to Protect Against Ransomware • Make an offline backup of your data. • Do not click on Link Removed. • If you use RDP, secure and monitor it. • Link Removed your OS and software. • Use Link Removed. • Use Link...

Original release date: May 11, 2021 Summary This Advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework, Version 9. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise for all referenced threat actor tactics and techniques. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...

Original release date: April 26, 2021 Summary The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) assess Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) cyber actors—also known as Advanced Persistent Threat 29...

Original release date: December 10, 2020<br/><h3>Summary</h3><p>This Joint Cybersecurity Advisory was coauthored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC).</p>...

Original release date: July 24, 2020 Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is issuing this alert in response to recently disclosed exploits that target F5 BIG-IP devices that are vulnerable to CVE-2020-5902. F5 Networks, Inc. (F5) released a patch for CVE-2020-5902...

Original release date: May 12, 2020 Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the broader U.S. Government are providing this technical guidance to advise IT security professionals at public and private sector...

Original release date: March 13, 2020 Summary As organizations prepare for possible impacts of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), many may consider alternate workplace options for their employees. Remote work options—or telework—require an enterprise virtual private network (VPN) solution to...