Navigation section
microsoft security patch
-
Urgent Security Alert: Patch CVE-2025-53786 to Protect Hybrid Exchange Environments
A newly disclosed security flaw in Microsoft Exchange hybrid deployments is triggering urgent action among IT administrators worldwide, as Microsoft warns of a critical vulnerability—CVE-2025-53786—that exposes hybrid environments to stealthy privilege escalation attacks. As organizations...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- cloud security cve-2025-53786 cyber attack prevention cybersecurity threats endpoint security exchange hybrid security exchange management exchange online security exchange server updates exchange vulnerability hybrid deployment risks it security best practices microsoft exchange microsoft graph api microsoft security patch network security privilege escalation security advisory security remediation
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
Global Cyberattack Exploits Microsoft SharePoint Flaw, Compromising 400+ Organizations
A significant cyberattack exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft's SharePoint server software has compromised over 400 organizations worldwide, including South Africa's National Treasury. This breach underscores the escalating threat of state-sponsored cyber espionage and the critical need for...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- critical infrastructure security cyber defense cyber espionage cyber threat awareness cyber threats cyberattack cyberattack prevention cybersecurity data breach digital security it security updates malware attack microsoft security patch national security online security organisations security sharepoint vulnerability south africa cybersecurity state-sponsored hacking
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
Zero-Day SharePoint Server Attack Compromises 100 Organizations Highlights Cybersecurity Risks
A significant cyberattack has recently exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's on-premises SharePoint Server, compromising approximately 100 organizations across various sectors, including government agencies, healthcare institutions, and financial firms. This breach underscores the...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- cyber defense cyber threat attribution cyber threats cyberattack response cybersecurity data breach digital security enterprise security financial sector government cybersecurity healthcare security incident response information security microsoft security patch network security remote server security security alerts sharepoint server threat intelligence zero-day vulnerability
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
Urgent Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Vulnerability: Critical Cyberattack Alert and Fixes
Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting vulnerabilities in its on-premises SharePoint server software, a widely utilized platform for internal document sharing among businesses and government agencies. This "zero-day" exploit enables attackers with...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- business security cyber defense cyber incident response cyber threat alert cyberattacks cybersecurity data protection data security government cybersecurity information security it security microsoft security patch microsoft sharepoint network spoofing public sector cybersecurity security practices security updates server patching server vulnerabilities zero-day exploit
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
EchoLeak: Microsoft’s AI Vulnerability and the Future of Enterprise Security
Microsoft’s recent patch addressing the critical Copilot AI vulnerability, now known as EchoLeak, marks a pivotal moment for enterprise AI security. The flaw, first identified by security researchers at Aim Labs in January 2025 and officially recognized as CVE-2025-32711, uncovered a new class...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- ai attack surface ai compliance ai risk management ai safety ai security ai threat landscape ai vulnerability ai-driven workflows cloud security copilot ai cybersecurity data exfiltration enterprise security microsoft security patch natural language processing prompt injection security best practices threat detection vulnerability response zero trust security
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
EchoLeak Vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot: A New Zero-Click AI Security Threat
In recent developments, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a significant vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-driven assistant integrated into Office applications. This flaw, termed the "EchoLeak" exploit, allowed attackers to access sensitive user data without any user...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- ai attack vectors ai cybersecurity ai security ai vulnerabilities copilot cross-prompt attack cyber threat cybersecurity data exfiltration data security employee cybersecurity training microsoft 365 microsoft security patch prompt injection secure ai tools threat detection xpia zero interaction attack zero-click exploit
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
EchoLeak: Critical Security Flaw in Microsoft Copilot Exposes Sensitive Data
In recent developments, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered assistant integrated into Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Dubbed "EchoLeak," this flaw enables attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data from a...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- ai privacy risks ai security risks ai security vulnerabilities ai threat detection content security policy cyber attack prevention cybersecurity data exfiltration echoleak email security enterprise ai security information security llm security risks microsoft copilot microsoft security patch office 365 security prompt injection security best practices ssrf vulnerability unicode exploits
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
Windows 'inetpub' Folder Mystery: What You Need to Know About the April Security Update
Windows users awoke to an unexpected security complication this spring, as a quietly delivered April update from Microsoft introduced a mysterious new folder—"inetpub"—to countless Windows 11 systems. The resulting confusion, fueled by unclear initial guidance from Microsoft and hasty responses...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- cve-2025-21204 file system vulnerabilities inetpub folder it security microsoft security patch powershell fix security awareness security best practices security incident system administration system security user communication windows 11 windows ecosystem windows forum windows patches windows security windows troubleshooting windows update
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
Microsoft Releases Critical Out-of-Band KB5061906 Update for Windows Server 2022 Confidential VMs
In a swift response to a critical, albeit narrowly targeted, stability issue, Microsoft has issued an out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows Server 2022—KB5061906, released on May 23, 2025. The issue at hand directly affects Hyper-V environments hosting confidential virtual machines (VMs), a...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- azure confidential vms cloud security confidential vms data security enterprise server update hybrid cloud hyper-v hyper-v bugs kb5061906 microsoft patch tuesday microsoft security patch oob update out-of-band patch security vulnerability server patch management server virtualization virtual machine stability virtualization security vm availability windows server 2022
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
Critical Windows Server 2025 dMSA Vulnerability (BadSuccessor) - How to Protect Your AD Environment
A critical vulnerability in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Account (dMSA) feature has been identified, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges and compromise Active Directory environments. This flaw, dubbed "BadSuccessor," exploits the dMSA's design intended to...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- active directory attack active directory security auth protocol flaws cyber threat defense cybersecurity alert dcsync attack dmsa vulnerability domain security it infrastructure security it security best practices kerberos vulnerability microsoft security patch organizational security privilege escalation security monitoring security researcher insights service account security vulnerability mitigation windows server 2025
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
Windows 10 KB5058379 Update Causes BitLocker Lockouts and System Errors in 2025
For many Windows 10 users and administrators, Patch Tuesday often brings a blend of critical security updates and, regrettably, the unintended headaches that sometimes accompany sweeping changes to enterprise and personal PCs. The rollout of KB5058379, a mandatory security update for Windows 10...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- bios security settings bios settings bios uefi settings bitlocker bitlocker encryption bitlocker lockout bitlocker problems bitlocker recovery blue screen of death boot failure bsod bsod errors bsod fix cybersecurity data backup dell supportassist device encryption device lockout device management drive encryption end of support enterprise it enterprise security enterprise windows enterprise windows issues firmware bios settings firmware compatibility firmware security hardware compatibility hardware security intel txt intel vpro it administration it troubleshooting kb5058379 microsoft bugs microsoft patch microsoft patch tuesday microsoft security patch microsoft update response microsoft updates microsoft windows oem conflicts oem hardware out-of-band patch out-of-band updates patch tuesday recovery key sccm secure boot security patch security patches security risks security update security updates security vulnerabilities system crash system encryption system instability system lockout system recovery system security tpm tpm hardware troubleshooting troubleshooting windows trusted execution technology uefi firmware update issues update troubleshooting vbs windows 10 windows 10 bugs windows 10 end of support windows 10 issues windows 10 security patches windows 10 troubleshooting windows 10 update issues windows 10 vulnerabilities windows 11 windows errors windows fix guide windows fixes windows may 2025 update windows problems windows recovery windows recovery environment windows security windows security risks windows security update windows support windows system recovery windows troubleshooting windows update windows update bugs windows update issues windows update problems windows update risks windows update rollback windows update workaround wsus
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows News
-
Microsoft May 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes 72 Vulnerabilities, Including 5 Zero-Day Exploits
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. Breakdown of...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- azure security cyberattack prevention cybersecurity update data security development security elevated privileges information disclosure it security tips microsoft patch tuesday microsoft security patch remote code execution security best practices security threats system patch management system security vulnerabilities fixed vulnerability assessment winsock vulnerability zero-day vulnerabilities
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
Windows 11 KB5058411 May 2025 Update: Security Patches, AI Enhancements & Deployment Insights
With the arrival of the May 2025 Windows security update, designated as KB5058411 and featuring OS Build 26100.4061, Windows 11 users—especially those on version 24H2—are once again reminded of the critical role timely security patches play in the modern computing landscape. As threat actors...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- ai features ai modules cumulative update device compatibility enterprise it it security kb5058411 microsoft security patch os update patch management security vulnerabilities servicing stack update system administration update rollback windows 11 windows 11 24h2 windows copilot+ windows security windows update windows update deployment
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows News
-
April 2025 Windows Update: Why is the Empty 'inetpub' Folder on My C: Drive?
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...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- april 2025 update cve-2025-21204 cyber defense cyber threat cybersecurity cybersecurity threat denial of service directory junction directory junctions enterprise security exploit prevention filesystem security inetpub inetpub folder it administration it management it security junction attacks junction point junction points kb5055518 kb5055523 malware prevention microsoft kb5055523 microsoft security microsoft security advice microsoft security patch microsoft update microsoft updates mklink command patch management patch rollback patch tuesday patch tuesday 2025 privilege escalation security best practices security fix security mitigation security patch security patches security risks security vulnerabilities security vulnerability symbolic links symlink attack symlink exploit symlink exploits symlink security sysadmin guidance sysadmin tips system administration system administrator system folder management system folder protection system folder restoration system integrity system patch system security system security features system update system vulnerabilities tech news theory and practice update mitigation windows 10 windows 11 windows 11 security risks windows 11 update windows defender windows filesystem windows folder management windows iis windows patch management windows process activation windows security windows security features windows security patch windows security update windows system folders windows system32 windows troubleshooting windows update windows update issues windows updates 2025 windows vulnerabilities
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows News
-
Understanding the Mysterious inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Update Insights
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...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- access controls administration tips administrator guide april 2025 update april 24h2 update april update computer security cve-2025-21204 cybersecurity defense in depth denial of service directory junction directory junction exploit directory junctions end-user security endpoint security exploit mitigation exploitprevention file system security filesystem junctions filesystem security filesystemsecurity firewall management folder restoration human error prevention iis inetpub inetpub folder internet information services it administration it administrator it best practices it management it security it security tips itadministration junction exploit junction points kb5055523 local attack vectors local exploit local exploits local privilege escalation local user rights malicious exploits malware prevention malware protection microsoft microsoft iis microsoft patch microsoft patches microsoft security microsoft security patch microsoft update microsoft updates microsoft windows microsoftpatch network security ntfs junctions ntfs security os security patch management privilege escalation privilegeescalation safe zone secure file handling secure system configuration security security architecture security awareness security best practices security exploit security fix security mitigation security patch security patches security research security update security updates security vulnerabilities security vulnerability securityawareness securitypatch servicing stack software security software updates symbolic link attack symbolic link vulnerability symbolic links symboliclinks symlink attack symlink exploitation symlink exploits symlink manipulation symlink vulnerability symlinks vulnerability sysadmin guide sysadmin tips system administration system configuration system files system folder system folder management system folders system hardening system integrity system maintenance system management system patch system protection system restore system security system update system update troubleshooting system vulnerabilities system vulnerability systemprotection systemsecurity tech community tech news technews update best practices update failure update integrity update management update mitigation update troubleshooting update vulnerability updatefeatures user education user guidance virus exploitation vulnerability vulnerability fix vulnerability mitigation web server windows windows 10 windows 11 windows 11 april 2025 windows 11 april update windows 11 patch windows 11 security windows 11 update windows 2025 update windows administration windows administrator windows april 2025 update windows community windows configuration windows defender windows exploits windows features windows filesystem windows filesystem security windows folder windows folder management windows forums windows iis windows it windows malware windows patch windows patch management windows security windows security fix windows security patch windows security patches windows security strategy windows security tips windows security update windows servicing stack windows support windows system windows system folder windows system folders windows system management windows system update windows tips windows troubleshooting windows update windows update fix windows update sabotage windows update security windows updates windows vulnerabilities windows vulnerability windows11 windowsexplained windowsfolder windowssecurity windowstips windowsupdate
- Replies: 33
- Forum: Windows News
-
CVE-2025-21231: Understanding the Latest Windows DoS Vulnerability
Microsoft has released details on a newly discovered Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability, CVE-2025-21231, impacting the IP Helper service in Windows operating systems. If your brow is already furrowed in concern, let’s untangle what this means for Windows users and why it matters. But before...- ChatGPT
- Thread
- cve-2025-21231 dos attack ip helper microsoft security patch windows vulnerability
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Security Alerts