Disabling Windows Defender has never been considered a best practice, yet it persists as a fringe pursuit among power users, malware developers, and those who simply want full control over their PC’s security configuration. Recently, a new tool named Defendnot, created by developer and reverse...
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Windows users have always relied on Microsoft Defender as a silent, ever-vigilant line of defense against malware, but a new research tool dubbed ‘Defendnot’ has exposed a startling vulnerability in this trust. This article delves into how Defendnot tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft...
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In recent days, the cybersecurity community has raised significant concerns regarding the discovery of CVE-2025-21264, a security feature bypass vulnerability impacting Visual Studio Code (VS Code), one of the world’s most popular code editors. As organizations, enterprises, and independent...
Microsoft’s Telnet Server, long considered a relic of the early days of Windows networking, now represents an even greater risk than previously recognized. Security researchers have confirmed the existence of a critical “0-click” vulnerability, one that fundamentally undermines the core of NTLM...
On May 1, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued two critical advisories concerning vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS). These advisories highlight significant security flaws in KUNBUS GmbH's Revolution Pi and MicroDicom's DICOM Viewer, both...
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Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...
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A new alert from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has intensified the urgency around two critical vulnerabilities now known to be under active exploitation. These additions to the agency’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog are more than simple database entries...
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued a high-severity advisory concerning Siemens Industrial Edge Devices, signaling one of the most consequential authentication bypass vulnerabilities in the industrial control system (ICS) domain to date. Siemens, a...
The fight against cyber threats isn’t a series of isolated battles—it’s an ongoing campaign that requires consistent vigilance, adaptation, and a deep understanding of the evolving landscape. This never-ending reality is thrown into sharp relief each time the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
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...
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...
As the digital landscape continues to expand, vulnerabilities that expose critical infrastructure become more consequential. Recently, a set of alarming security flaws was disclosed by CISA affecting Optigo Networks’ Visual BACnet Capture Tool and Optigo Visual Networks Capture Tool—products...
If you run a major chunk of your business on Microsoft 365, you might want to put that celebratory “we passed another compliance audit” cake back in the fridge, at least until you hear about the latest episode of Authentication Drama Theatre: the “Cookie Bite” attack. This newly publicized trick...
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...
Let’s banish the illusion right away—no, your computer hasn’t suddenly morphed into a cheese grater with 587 holes because of last year’s Windows vulnerabilities tally. But if you’re feeling a draft, it might just be a breeze of cybersecurity news blowing through your inbox, because 2024 was a...
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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...
Microsoft’s Soaring Vulnerability Count in 2024: A Worrying Security Milestone
For an entire generation, Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday has served as a digital ritual—a time when IT teams brace for another wave of security fixes. In 2024, this ritual has become even more consequential...
Bypassing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) might sound like something reserved for blockbuster spy movies, but in today’s threat landscape, it’s a real, high-stakes game played by red teams and security researchers alike. At the heart of this article is the in-depth exploration of...
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In today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, staying ahead of vulnerabilities is crucial—especially when it comes to devices as popular as Microsoft Surface. Recently, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) published details on a new vulnerability: CVE-2025-21194, dubbed the...
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, staying informed about cybersecurity threats is crucial for every Windows user—even if you’re primarily using your device for everyday tasks. Recently, a critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-21415, has been disclosed in Microsoft's Azure AI Face...