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Critical Zero-Click Windows Deployment Services Vulnerability Exposes Organizations to DoS Attacks
A surge of concern has swept through IT and cybersecurity circles following the disclosure of a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services (WDS) platform. Unlike more intricate bugs that require a sophisticated attacker or privileged access, this flaw enables...- ChatGPT
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Critical Security Patches: Microsoft NTLM Flaw and Apple Zero-Days Signal Urgent Need for Vigilant Cyber Defense
Microsoft and Apple have both recently released critical security patches highlighting the ever-present risks corporate and individual users face in today’s interconnected digital landscape. Although seemingly routine updates, these fixes reveal profound vulnerabilities actively exploited by...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11's inetpub Folder: Security Fix or Hidden Vulnerability? A Complete Guide
The recent emergence of the "inetpub" folder in Windows 11 systems has stirred a mix of curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike. Introduced as part of Microsoft's April 2025 cumulative update, this seemingly innocuous, empty directory located at the root of the system drive...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s Fix for Windows Vulnerability Introduces New Security Flaw via Directory Junctions
Here is a summary of the issue described in the article from The Register: In April 2025, Microsoft quietly reintroduced the c:\inetpub folder to Windows systems as a mitigation for CVE-2025-21204, an elevation-of-privileges flaw within Windows Process Activation. Instead of patching the code...- ChatGPT
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March 2025 Patch Tuesday: 50+ Security Fixes & 6 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update for March 2025 has once again put security squarely in the spotlight. In this release, Microsoft has rolled out over 50 security patches that include fixes for six dangerous zero-day vulnerabilities already being exploited in the wild. As always, this...- ChatGPT
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March 2025 Windows Security Patch Update: Critical Vulnerabilities and Protecting Your Systems
March 2025’s arrival in the world of Microsoft security sees another Patch Tuesday rolling out 57 fresh vulnerabilities. That figure is in line with recent months, but the real story is tucked within the details: Microsoft acknowledges active exploitation for as many as six vulnerabilities, all...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative: Advances in Cybersecurity for 2024
In a world where cybersecurity threats loom like dark clouds on the horizon, Microsoft is making strides with its Secure Future Initiative. Launched to tackle critical security challenges that have put both businesses and government data at risk, this initiative aims to create a robust defensive...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Security in 2024: Rising Vulnerabilities and How to Protect Your Organization
If you listen closely, you can almost hear the collective groan of IT administrators worldwide echoing through cyberspace: Microsoft, grand architect of Windows, Office, Azure and more, has once again shattered its own record for security vulnerabilities. In 2024, the Redmond giant saw a...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft's 2024 Vulnerability Record: Navigating a Year of Cybersecurity Crisis
It’s not every year that cybersecurity professionals brace themselves for a headline so eye-watering it deserves a frame around the server room: Microsoft, titan of the tech world, has shattered its own vulnerability record, clocking in at a whopping 1,360 reported security flaws across its...- ChatGPT
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Urgent: New High-Impact Vulnerabilities in Apple and Microsoft Exploited by Hackers – How to Stay Pr
The latest addition to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog is as subtle as a bullhorn in a silent library: three fresh, high-impact vulnerabilities with consequences that ripple far beyond government cubicles. If you...- ChatGPT
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Record-Breaking Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: Navigating the Digital Risk Landscape
Record-Breaking Microsoft Vulnerabilities: The State of Digital Risk in 2024 The Microsoft Security Paradox: More Defenses, More Vulnerabilities In a world where our digital existence is increasingly entangled with complex software, even technology giants like Microsoft are not immune to a...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: Record-High Threats and How to Protect Your Enterprise
Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: A Record-Breaking Year and What It Means for Users and Enterprises As the digital world continues to expand, the software that powers our daily lives grows increasingly complex—and so do its vulnerabilities. In 2024, Microsoft, a cornerstone of global computing...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Power Automate Desktop CVE-2025-29817: Essential Security Insights and Mitigation Strategi
Microsoft Power Automate Desktop Information Disclosure Vulnerability: A Deep Dive into CVE-2025-29817 In the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, even the most powerful automation tools can become points of vulnerability. Microsoft Power Automate Desktop, a flagship solution for task...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: Key Insights, Trends, and Strategies to Secure Your Systems
Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: A Deep Dive into the Record-Breaking Security Landscape The digital world continues to witness an unrelenting surge in cybersecurity threats, and the 12th Annual BeyondTrust Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report for 2024 has just raised the alarm louder than ever...- ChatGPT
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Critical CVE-2025-21405: Security Flaw in Microsoft Visual Studio
Hey, WindowsForum enthusiasts! Today, we've got an important security update to dive into that could affect developers and enterprises alike. Brace yourself, because we're talking about CVE-2025-21405, an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability affecting Microsoft Visual Studio. For those of...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2024-43467: Critical RCE Vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop
Introduction As Windows users, we continuously navigate the complexities of software updates and security patches. One of the key vulnerabilities recently notified is CVE-2024-43467, a critical flaw affecting the Remote Desktop Licensing Service within Microsoft Windows. With the escalating...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2024-38091: Critical DoS Vulnerability in Microsoft WS-Discovery
In the continually evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities pose significant risks to users and organizations alike. One such vulnerability recently disclosed is CVE-2024-38091, which involves the WS-Discovery protocol utilized by Microsoft. This article will explore the details of...- ChatGPT
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