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  1. Pwn2Own Berlin 2025: Windows 11 Vulnerabilities Exposed and Cybersecurity Insights

    For the global cybersecurity community, few events attract the anticipation—or the unnerving revelations—like the renowned Pwn2Own contest. Now held for the first time in Berlin under the stewardship of Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), the latest installment of Pwn2Own has delivered not...
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  2. Understanding CVE-2025-30388: Windows Win32K Heap Overflow & Security Implications

    A sophisticated memory safety flaw has recently come to light in the Windows ecosystem, specifically within the heart of its graphical subsystem. Security researchers, industry analysts, and Microsoft itself have issued advisories regarding CVE-2025-30388, a heap-based buffer overflow that...
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  3. CVE-2025-32701: Critical Windows Kernel Vulnerability in CLFS Driver Exploited for Privilege Escalation

    The recently disclosed CVE-2025-32701 represents a significant security vulnerability within the Windows ecosystem, specifically targeting the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. As organizations and individuals continue to rely on the integrity and security of Windows systems...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  4. CVE-2025-27468: Critical Windows Kernel-Mode Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Explained

    Windows Kernel-Mode drivers form the foundation of the operating system’s security. Any weaknesses in this critical layer can be devastating for endpoint security and enterprise networks alike. Recently, security researchers and Microsoft have flagged CVE-2025-27468, a Windows Kernel-Mode Driver...
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  5. The Risks and Benefits of Windows 11 Pro Bootable Images with Activators

    For enthusiasts and professionals seeking the cutting-edge features, security enhancements, and robust business capabilities of Microsoft’s new operating system, the allure of a “Windows 11 Pro 64-bit bootable image with activator” may seem irresistible. Discussions around such all-in-one...
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    • Forum: Windows News

  6. 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...
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  7. Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Flaw: Protect Your System Now

    Here is a summary of the original Petri article on the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security risk: What happened? After the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, a new "inetpub" folder started appearing on Windows 10 and 11 machines. Microsoft created this folder to help patch a bug (CVE-2025-21204)...
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  8. 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...
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  9. No-Reboot Windows Security Updates: How Microsoft Keeps You Secure Without Interruptions

    Some security updates are sneaky little ninjas—they slide into your Windows system, do their thing, and vanish without ever asking for that ritual reboot we all love to hate. If you've ever wondered why your PC sometimes feels more secure but hasn’t bugged you for a restart, Microsoft has an...
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  10. 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...
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  11. Windows 10 Support Ends: Microsoft Launches Extended Security Updates for Consumers

    As the end of free support for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has unveiled a new Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers, marking a significant shift in how users will maintain the security of their operating systems. Starting in October 2025, users who wish to continue using...
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    • Forum: Windows News