Microsoft has recently issued critical guidance concerning the active exploitation of vulnerabilities within on-premises SharePoint servers. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-49704 and CVE-2025-49706, have been actively exploited, leading to unauthorized access and potential remote...
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory concerning multiple critical vulnerabilities identified in various Microsoft products. These flaws, if exploited, could grant attackers unauthorized access to systems, leading to data breaches, remote code...
The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) has released its July 2025 Security Update Review, detailing the latest vulnerabilities addressed by Microsoft and Adobe. This month's updates encompass a range of critical and important fixes across various platforms and applications.
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Microsoft Office has recently been identified with a critical security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-49696. This flaw, stemming from an out-of-bounds read error, allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Given the widespread use of Microsoft Office in...
The Windows Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) Service has been identified with a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-48815. This flaw arises from a type confusion error, allowing authorized attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems...
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The Windows StateRepository API is a critical component within the Windows operating system, responsible for managing and maintaining the state of various applications and system components. Its primary function is to ensure that applications retain their state information, facilitating a...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a recent vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47994 has emerged, posing significant risks to Microsoft Office users. This elevation of privilege vulnerability stems from the deserialization of untrusted data within Microsoft Office applications...
The Windows Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) Service has been identified with a critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-47976. This flaw is a use-after-free issue that allows authorized attackers to elevate their privileges locally, potentially gaining SYSTEM-level access...
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In recent years, cybercriminals have increasingly exploited digital calendars to orchestrate sophisticated phishing attacks, particularly targeting Microsoft 365 users. These scams often involve deceptive calendar invitations that appear legitimate but are designed to steal sensitive information...
The Windows Storage Management Provider, a critical component for managing storage devices and configurations in Windows environments, has been identified with a significant security vulnerability labeled as CVE-2025-33061. This flaw, characterized by an out-of-bounds read error, permits...
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In early June 2025, a series of high-risk vulnerabilities were identified across multiple Microsoft products, including Windows, Azure, Microsoft Office, Developer Tools, and legacy systems receiving Extended Security Updates (ESU). These vulnerabilities pose significant threats, potentially...
Millions of Windows users across India are facing a heightened cybersecurity alert, as the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) sounded an urgent warning in mid-May. In its detailed advisory, CERT-In identified a series of severe vulnerabilities across Microsoft’s expansive software...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft Office products remain frequent targets for sophisticated attacks. The latest disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-32704, underscores this ongoing risk—this time centering on Microsoft Excel and its deep integration across business...
Microsoft Office, a mainstay of productivity environments worldwide, has once again come under scrutiny due to the emergence of a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30377. This recently disclosed flaw is described as a “use-after-free” vulnerability, which allows unauthorized...
Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday has addressed a total of 72 vulnerabilities, including five zero-day flaws that were actively exploited prior to the release. This comprehensive update underscores Microsoft's ongoing commitment to enhancing the security of its software ecosystem.
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For organizations and individuals alike, managing digital security on shared or multi-user Windows PCs has never been more critical—particularly when it comes to browser-saved credentials. Microsoft Edge, as with other leading browsers, offers users the convenience of saving, importing, and...
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The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk
Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...
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Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...
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Microsoft 365 account holders, it’s time to clutch your credentials like your last stick of office coffee—hackers have orchestrated another clever plot, this time through everyone’s favorite messaging apps. If you thought WhatsApp and Signal were just for family chats and cryptic office banter...
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