UrlMon, a long-standing Windows component underpinning much of the system’s URL handling routines, has once again come under the cybersecurity spotlight with the emergence of CVE-2025-29842—a security feature bypass vulnerability. This flaw, officially disclosed by the Microsoft Security...
The recent disclosure of CVE-2025-29837, a Windows Installer information disclosure vulnerability categorized under 'improper link resolution before file access' (also known as 'link following'), brings renewed scrutiny to the mechanisms governing resource management and security within the...
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A remote code execution vulnerability discovered in Microsoft SharePoint Server, tracked as CVE-2025-30378, has captured the attention of security professionals and IT administrators worldwide. This flaw, rooted in the deserialization of untrusted data, exposes thousands of SharePoint...
Laptop performance issues can sneak up on even the most seasoned Windows users, often the result of everyday habits that seem harmless but quietly cripple the speed and stability of your system over time. The good news? By recognizing and breaking these bad laptop habits, you can reclaim lost...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat continues to evolve as a central pillar of the modern enterprise productivity suite, and its latest security enhancements mark a significant milestone in bolstering organizational defenses without sacrificing user experience or workflow efficiency. The recent...
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In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, device security has become an essential pillar of personal computing. For millions of Windows 11 users, Microsoft Defender acts as the primary gatekeeper against an ever-expanding array of viruses, malware, and nefarious cyber threats. While many...
For many users, Windows Action Center is a helpful notification hub, offering quick access to alerts, system status, app messages, and shortcuts to essential features. Yet, for a significant segment of PC users, particularly those on Windows 10 and Windows 11, the Action Center can become more...
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The inetpub folder, a seemingly innocuous directory newly appearing on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update, has sparked considerable debate and concern across the Windows user and IT administrator communities. Traditionally associated with Internet Information Services...
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The recent cybersecurity advisory issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concerning Windows 11 version 24H2 underscores an often overlooked but critically important aspect of IT security: outdated installation media. This vulnerability, brought to light through Microsoft’s...
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It’s tempting to leap straight into customizing a new Windows 11 PC—installing favorite apps, adjusting the wallpaper, tweaking just about every setting until the whole machine feels unmistakably yours. But amidst the excitement, the crucial work of securing your device can quietly slip through...
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Microsoft's recent April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—specifically update KB5055523—introduced an unexpected yet purposeful change that has stirred curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike: the mysterious creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system...
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Microsoft's recent April 2025 patch for Windows introduced a curious and controversial change that has IT administrators and security experts buzzing—a mysterious "inetpub" folder appearing by default on systems, including those not using Internet Information Services (IIS). Far from a mere...
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The "inetpub" folder that appeared on your system after the April 2025 Windows 11 update (KB5055523) is not an accidental or superfluous addition. Instead, it is a deliberate and important part of a security patch addressing a specific vulnerability known as CVE-2025-21204. This vulnerability...
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When you get a new Windows 11 PC, it's exciting to start personalizing the device with your favorite apps, wallpapers, and settings. However, the excitement should not overshadow one critical step: securing your device from the outset. Security is the foundation upon which all your digital...
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Here's a summary of the issue with the inetpub folder in Windows 11, and a temporary fix as suggested by the article:
Why is the Inetpub Folder Vulnerable?
Starting with the April 2025 Windows 11 update, a new empty inetpub folder is created on every system's C drive as a workaround for a prior...
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In an era where the security and reliability of our physical infrastructure are increasingly interwoven with digital systems, every new advisory concerning industrial control systems (ICS) carries a weight that resonates far beyond the world of cybersecurity professionals. On March 20, 2025, the...
Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday: A Critical Security Moment for Windows Environments
March’s Patch Tuesday from Microsoft has arrived with a package of 57 patches cutting across 10 different product families. This monthly ritual brings a dose of routine for system administrators, but beneath the...
The story of how the Akira ransomware group weaponized an unsecured webcam to circumvent enterprise-grade security—and the lessons it offers—reads like a stark warning for every organization, large or small, that believes their digital moats are impenetrable. In an age where Endpoint Detection...
A chill just swept through the IT department, and it’s not from the air conditioning—Microsoft’s waving the red flag over a critical flaw in Windows 11 version 24H2, prompting the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to blast a security alert reminiscent of a fire drill, minus the free...
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There’s an almost Pavlovian response to seeing a “Page Not Found” error when hunting for some elusive tech treasure online—an equal blend of disappointment, suspicion, and, let’s admit it, a trace of relief that perhaps you were spared from malware after all. When it comes to navigating the...
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