itprotection

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The itprotection tag on WindowsForum.com covers security threats and protective measures for Windows systems. Discussions include the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security flaw introduced after the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, which created a folder to patch CVE-2025-21204. Another thread details a sophisticated cyber campaign (TA17-117A) targeting multiple sectors using stolen credentials and malware. Topics focus on Windows vulnerabilities, patch-related risks, and enterprise IT security. Users share insights on protecting systems from such intrusions, emphasizing the importance of updates and credential hygiene.

  1. Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Flaw: Protect Your System Now

    Here is a summary of the original Petri article on the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security risk: What happened? After the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, a new "inetpub" folder started appearing on Windows 10 and 11 machines. Microsoft created this folder to help patch a bug (CVE-2025-21204)...
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    • administrative permission cve-2025-21204 cyberattack prevention cybersecurity cybersecurity best practices directory junctions endpoint security extended security updates file security folder permissions iis inetpub folder insider threats it admin tips itprotection junction points local exploit malware malware risks microsoft microsoft april 2025 update microsoft patch microsoft security os security patch management permission hardening permissions security security alert security mitigation security patch security researcher security updates security workaround symbolic link exploit symbolic links symlink exploits symlinks sysadmin tips system administration system integrity system protection system update bypass update management vulnerability windows 10 windows 11 windows defender windows security windows servicing windows system folder windows system risks windows update windows update risks windows vulnerabilities
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  2. TA17-117A: Intrusions Affecting Multiple Victims Across Multiple Sectors

    Original release date: April 27, 2017 | Last revised: May 14, 2017 Systems Affected Networked Systems Overview The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) has become aware of an emerging sophisticated campaign, occurring since at least May 2016, that uses...
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    • administrativecredentials credential theft cybersecurity data exfiltration hacking healthcare security incident information technology itprotection malware nccic network security plugx public health redleaves remote access trojan security threat actors windows
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    • Forum: Security Alerts