script security

Microsoft’s security update for CVE-2025-54100 does more than patch a vulnerability — it changes the behavior of a widely used PowerShell cmdlet in a way that will be immediately visible to users and consequential for automation: after installing the update, Invoke‑WebRequest will present an...

I tried AutoHotkey once and within a week my repetitive desktop chores vanished — apps launched with a single keystroke, long snippets expanded from two characters, and window layouts that used to take minutes were restored instantly; it’s the kind of productivity multiplier that makes you...

A quiet but seismic shift has just taken place beneath the surface of Windows—one that rewrites the rules for system scripting, application compatibility, and even the playing field for cyber attackers. Windows 11 version 24H2, recently released as a major feature update, formally retires the...

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 recently released KB5061096 security update for Windows PowerShell marks a critical step in Microsoft's ever-evolving landscape of enterprise security, arriving at a time when scripting environments are increasingly targeted by cyber threats. As administrators and security professionals scan...