malware prevention

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...

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...

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...

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...

It’s another day in the Windows world, and just when you thought you could quietly sip your coffee and ignore those “critical update” pop-ups, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) barrels in with a fresh cybersecurity advisory. This time, the culprit is a critical security flaw lurking...

If your fingers ever found themselves idling over the Ctrl + Shift + Esc combination, summoning the digital oracle known as Task Manager, you might have noticed a cryptic little process called AggregatorHost.exe peeking out from the labyrinth of background services. If you’re anything like most...

Imagine awakening to a Windows Update error code nastier than your first cup of Monday coffee: 0x80070643. Those eight digits—a tyrannical hex sequence for many an IT admin—recently haunted anyone brave enough to roll out the April 2025 Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates. Microsoft...

From now on, rogue update servers masquerading as legitimate sources on unmanaged Macs will find themselves ghosted. Source: Neowin Microsoft AutoUpdate tightens security around ManifestServer setting for Macs

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...

Windows updates continue to keep IT professionals and enthusiasts on their toes. The latest April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5055523) and Windows 10 (KB5055518) has introduced a curious new quirk: an empty “inetpub” folder appearing in the root of the C: drive, even on systems...

How to Scan Your Computer for Viruses and Malware Using Free Windows Tools Is your computer running unusually slow? Are you seeing strange pop-ups or experiencing unexplained crashes? Your system might be infected with viruses or malware, but the good news is you don't have to spend a dime on...

Microsoft Disables ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 and Office 2024: The End of a Risky Era Microsoft is pulling a decisive security lever by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Windows versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications. This change, rolling out imminently, aims to...

Microsoft is making a bold move that aims to significantly reduce one of Office’s longstanding vulnerabilities. In a bid to enhance security and protect users, Microsoft 365 for Windows is set to disable ActiveX content by default in its flagship applications—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio...

The Hidden Dangers of Overly Permissive SAS Tokens: Securing the PC Manager Supply Chain In the vast digital ecosystem of the modern enterprise, software supply chain security has emerged as a critical battlefield. A recent deep dive into potential vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s PC...

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...

Cybersecurity in the AI Era: Evolving Beyond Traditional Firewalls Today’s enterprise networks face unprecedented challenges. With digital transformation accelerating and remote and hybrid work environments becoming the new norm, traditional, siloed security solutions are increasingly...

Microsoft Excel has long been the backbone for data management and analysis on Windows devices, but even stalwarts aren’t immune to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-27752, a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel, has raised significant concerns in cybersecurity circles. Though the...