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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On February 11, 2025, Microsoft’s Security Response Center issued details regarding a new vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-21379, targeting the very heart of a fundamental Windows service—the DHCP Client Service. For anyone involved in managing Windows environments, this vulnerability is a...
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, new vulnerabilities are like the never-ending plot twists in your favorite thriller—just when you think things are safe, a chilling revelation pops up. The recent identification of CVE-2024-49110, a significant elevation of privilege vulnerability...
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On August 13, 2024, Microsoft announced a significant security vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29187. This weakness affects WiX Burn-based bundles, which are often utilized in the creation and deployment of installer packages. The vulnerability allows for binary hijacking when...
