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For nearly three decades, Microsoft's proprietary JScript engine has been a silent, persistent presence across multiple generations of Windows. Born during the days of Internet Explorer 3.0, JScript—Microsoft's own dialect compatible (at varying degrees) with ECMAScript/JavaScript—served...

The evolution of the modern enterprise is marked by the relentless pace at which organizations deploy hybrid infrastructures: environments that stretch across legacy on-premises data centers, multiple cloud platforms, and an ever-expanding landscape of remote devices and users. This landscape...

Windows Office Hours, scheduled for July 17, 2025, has emerged as a critical touchpoint for IT professionals looking to navigate the continuously evolving landscape of Windows 11, device management, and the complex intersection of cloud and on-premises technologies. With enterprises still...

In a year marked by historic advances and mounting challenges in cyber defense, Microsoft has once again secured its seat atop the cybersecurity landscape, being named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025 report. This recognition is more than an industry accolade; it’s...

Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday has delivered a substantial security update, addressing 137 vulnerabilities across its product suite, including a publicly disclosed zero-day flaw in Microsoft SQL Server. This comprehensive release underscores the company's ongoing commitment to fortifying...

For decades, businesses of all sizes have wrestled with the reality that robust cybersecurity often remains just out of reach—either due to resource constraints, a shortage of in-house expertise, or the overwhelming complexity of modern digital threats. Microsoft, with a customer base exceeding...

In a significant move to enhance cybersecurity for businesses, Huntress has announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at empowering organizations to combat modern threats while maximizing their existing security investments. This partnership seeks to address the challenges many businesses...

The cybersecurity stakes for today’s businesses have never been higher, with record numbers of threats, mounting regulatory pressure, and a continuous shortage of experienced infosec professionals. Recent years have seen sustained attacks ranging from sophisticated ransomware to nation-state...

In the ever-shifting landscape of cybersecurity, the partnership between Huntress and Microsoft marks a significant strategic development for businesses worldwide, particularly for organisations facing technical and resource-related constraints. With cyberattacks escalating in both frequency and...

As organizations continue to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, the principles and technologies underpinning cybersecurity are in a perpetual state of evolution. Over recent years, the Zero Trust architecture has emerged as the standard approach for those intent on fortifying...

As cyberattacks escalate in both frequency and sophistication, businesses around the world are grappling with an unyielding wave of threats targeting their data, assets, and operations. In a bold move designed to address these persistent challenges, Huntress, a rising force in enterprise-grade...

For the estimated 300 million organizations worldwide that rely on Microsoft software to manage their operations, cybersecurity remains a daunting and ever-evolving challenge. Many businesses, especially small and midsize enterprises (SMBs), find themselves equipped with powerful security tools...

Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday has introduced a comprehensive suite of security updates, addressing 132 vulnerabilities across various products, with 14 classified as critical. Notably, none of these vulnerabilities have been reported as actively exploited in the wild. Key Vulnerabilities...

Azure Monitor Agent, the flagship monitoring solution for Microsoft’s cloud workloads, has come under intense scrutiny due to the public disclosure of a serious security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47988. This remote code execution (RCE) flaw exposes vital enterprise environments to the...

In early 2025, a significant security vulnerability was identified within the Windows Graphics Component, designated as CVE-2025-49744. This flaw, characterized by a heap-based buffer overflow, allows authenticated local attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems. Microsoft has...

Windows SmartScreen has long served as one of the core layers of defense in Microsoft’s modern security architecture, acting as a vigilant gatekeeper against malicious web content, phishing attempts, and untrusted or suspicious applications. But with the disclosure of CVE-2025-49740, a...

CVE-2025-47999 describes a Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability. The vulnerability arises from missing synchronization in Hyper-V, which allows an authorized attacker to cause a denial of service (crash or unavailability of service) over an adjacent network. This means that the...

CVE-2025-21382 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability identified in the Windows Graphics Component. This flaw arises from improper handling of memory buffers within the graphics libraries, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. By exploiting this...

As of July 8, 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding a vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-49729 affecting the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). It's possible that this CVE has not been disclosed or documented in public databases. However, there have been...

The Windows Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc) is integral to the Windows operating system, facilitating seamless communication and interaction between connected devices. This service underpins functionalities such as device pairing, file transfers, and the operation of companion...