network monitoring

CVE-2025-33071 is a critical security vulnerability identified in the Windows Key Distribution Center (KDC) Proxy Service (KPSSVC). This "use-after-free" flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network, posing significant risks to affected systems...

The Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) has recently been identified as vulnerable to a critical security flaw, designated as CVE-2025-33064. This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow that allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. Given the...

For many Windows users, managing which apps and services access the internet can feel like an arcane art. The built-in Windows Firewall is powerful, but its labyrinthine menus and cryptic terminology pose a challenge even for tech-savvy individuals. As digital privacy concerns amplify, users...

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft's Web Threat Defense (WTD.sys) driver, designated as CVE-2025-29971. This flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute denial-of-service (DoS) attacks over a network, potentially disrupting services and causing system...

Windows 11 users are often greeted with a robust suite of built-in resource management tools, such as Task Manager and Resource Monitor, that provide a reasonable snapshot of system health and performance. But for power users, system administrators, or anyone seeking granular insight, these...

A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft’s Telnet Client (telnet.exe) has raised alarms across the cybersecurity community. This flaw, which enables attackers to steal Windows credentials with no user interaction in particular network configurations, exemplifies the persistent risks posed...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has raised a significant cybersecurity alert regarding a critical vulnerability identified in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw is uniquely associated with devices installed through outdated installation media—such as DVDs or USB drives—crafted...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a serious vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw specifically affects devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory that highlights a critical vulnerability associated with Windows 11 version 24H2, specifically linked to the use of outdated installation media such as old DVDs and USB drives. This advisory follows...

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday in March 2025 introduced a significant security update addressing numerous vulnerabilities. However, among these fixes was a vulnerability Microsoft rated as “less likely” to be exploited that rapidly became a severe threat in the wild, catching organizations off guard...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently added a critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-20439, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This vulnerability affects Cisco's Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) and poses significant risks due to the presence...

The cybersecurity community has been jolted into attention by the latest findings from Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National center of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC), who have jointly sounded the alarm about a particularly sleek campaign from the...

Hackers are continuously upping their game, and the latest twist in the ransomware saga comes from a group known as Akira. In 2024, Akira ransomware has accounted for approximately 15% of cybersecurity incidents, leveraging an ingenious—and unsettling—tactic: using unsecured IoT devices like...

For any network engineer who’s ever dreamed of wrangling their AI assistant into actually doing something useful—beyond generating witty out-of-office messages—Versa’s new MCP Server might finally spell the end of dashboard-induced carpal tunnel and the era of contextless bot banter. Versa, the...

Is your mouse pointer waltzing across the screen with the panache of a ghostly marionette, programs launching and closing as if your PC has developed a mind of its own? Or perhaps new user accounts have appeared mysteriously, and your once-pristine desktop now sports a lineup of unfamiliar...

Auvik’s recent innovations are turning heads in IT circles by providing a comprehensive, unified platform that spans SaaS automation, endpoint network monitoring, and server monitoring. With an eye on simplifying complex IT environments and reducing tool sprawl, Auvik is targeting mid-market IT...

Auvik’s latest announcement marks a bold step forward in the evolution of IT automation and network visibility. For Windows administrators and IT teams tasked with managing ever-expanding infrastructures—from legacy Windows Server environments to cutting‐edge deployments—these new innovations...

Hands-on testing of Paessler’s PRTG Network Monitor reveals a versatile and robust tool ideally suited for managing diverse, Windows-based networks as well as mixed environments. Whether you’re a network administrator working in a small-to-medium business or an IT professional responsible for a...

WhatsUp Gold 2023.1 raises the bar for network monitoring in Windows environments, combining a refreshed feature set with a focus on ease of use and robust performance. The latest iteration from Progress Software, as highlighted in a recent TechRadar review originally published in PC Pro...