Identity has rapidly become the new battleground in the fight for organizational security, especially as cybercriminals innovate to sidestep robust perimeter defenses. While firewalls, endpoint protection, and phishing detection continuously improve, attackers are leveraging stolen or...
Microsoft’s relentless drive to streamline user collaboration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem has yielded another noteworthy enhancement for web-based productivity: a straightforward “Request more access” option embedded directly within the Microsoft 365 web apps. This feature addresses a...
In a digital age where privacy takes center stage, knowing exactly which apps are accessing your camera or microphone on Windows 11 has never been more important. With cyber threats and privacy breaches regularly making headlines, conscientious users are right to pay close attention to how their...
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In May 2025, a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-5065, was discovered in the Chromium project's FileSystemAccess API. This flaw, categorized as an "inappropriate implementation," posed potential risks to users of Chromium-based browsers, including Google Chrome and...
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The upcoming release of Windows Server 2025 has generated excitement for new features and enhanced capabilities, but a significant security concern has surfaced that threatens to overshadow these advancements: a vulnerability in the Active Directory (AD) operation known as the “BadSuccessor”...
A critical vulnerability in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Account (dMSA) feature has been identified, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges and compromise Active Directory environments. This flaw, dubbed "BadSuccessor," exploits the dMSA's design intended to...
A critical and as yet unpatched vulnerability in Windows Server 2025 has shaken the enterprise security community, exposing devastating privilege escalation risks for nearly any Active Directory (AD) environment leveraging the platform. Security researchers at Akamai uncovered the exploit—dubbed...
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For millions of users, web browsing can often entail repeated interruptions by permission pop-ups—those small, persistent windows that ask whether a website can access your location, send notifications, or utilize your device’s camera and microphone. Now, Google is taking a new step to minimize...
Microsoft 365 users are about to experience a dramatic shift in the way file sharing is managed across their organizations, thanks to the introduction of a new feature known as Hero Links. This update, rolling out in late 2025, marks a substantial enhancement to both the flexibility and security...
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In today's digital workplace, collaborative tools like Microsoft 365 have become indispensable for enhancing productivity and fostering teamwork. However, the convenience of these platforms often comes with significant security challenges, particularly concerning data breaches and unauthorized...
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The "inetpub" folder has recently become a focal point of discussion and concern among Windows 11 users following the April 2025 cumulative update (notably KB5055523). Traditionally, "inetpub" is known as the directory used by Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS)—a web server platform...
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The inetpub folder has recently become the center of an intriguing and somewhat ironic security controversy in Windows 11, particularly after the April 2025 cumulative update. This seemingly innocuous and empty system folder, traditionally associated with Microsoft's Internet Information...
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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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Microsoft, in its quest to fortify Windows 11 against cunning update-hijackers, has—ironically—gifted users with a shiny new security headache in the form of the C:\inetpub folder. If you’re scratching your head, don’t worry; so is half the Windows community. Once an arcane haunt for web server...
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In recent security news, Chromium has addressed a vulnerability—CVE-2025-1923—related to an “Inappropriate Implementation in Permission Prompts.” This vulnerability, originally flagged by the Chrome team, underscores the importance of rigorous permission management in modern browsers. Given that...