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    Critical Security Update for Hybrid Exchange Server: Protect Against CVE-2025-53786

    A critical security update has emerged for organizations leveraging Microsoft Exchange Server in hybrid cloud environments, as CVE-2025-53786 exposes a significant elevation of privilege vulnerability. On April 18th, 2025, Microsoft not only published important security changes for hybrid...
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    Exposing the Hidden Threat of Microsoft 365's Direct Send Abuse in Internal Phishing Campaigns

    Leveraging trusted internal channels has long been a gold standard for cybercriminals seeking to evade organizational defenses, but a recent campaign uncovered by Proofpoint signals a new level of ingenuity in exploiting a familiar Microsoft 365 feature: Direct Send. This functionality, designed...
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    Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit: Essential Guide for Windows Security & Hardening

    Striking the right balance between security and operational efficiency is a persistent challenge for enterprise IT administrators. As cyberthreats accelerate in sophistication, a misstep in configuring security policies can open windows of vulnerability, resulting in costly breaches, regulatory...
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    How to Launch a Successful Cybersecurity Career in 2025: Expert Strategies & Tips

    The surging tide of cybersecurity threats throughout government, business, and the public sector is driving what many experts call the “talent crisis” of the digital era. From high-profile data breaches hitting multinational corporations to the relentless onslaught of ransomware attacks...
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    Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Vulnerability CVE-2025-6788: Risks & Critical Security Updates

    Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure platform is at the cutting edge of smart energy, building, and infrastructure management, underpinning critical operations at facilities ranging from industrial plants and data centers to commercial buildings. Designed with layered digital intelligence and...
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    Windows 11 Administrator Protection: The Future of Secure Privilege Management

    Windows 11’s relentless march toward robust security just took a decisive leap forward with the introduction of the innovative Administrator Protection feature. Announced in a recent Windows Insider blog post and detailed on the Windows IT Pro blog, this capability landed with the latest preview...
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    Windows 11 24H2: Microsoft Enforces Secure JScript9Legacy Engine by Default

    In a decisive step toward shoring up the security foundations of the Windows operating system, Microsoft has enabled the JScript9Legacy scripting engine by default in Windows 11, specifically starting with version 24H2. This move marks a significant chapter in Microsoft’s ongoing campaign...
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    Windows Server 2019: The Ultimate Guide to Features, Security, and Hybrid Cloud Integration

    With a legacy built on powering enterprises, datacenters, and mission-critical workloads, each release of Windows Server transforms expectations in IT infrastructure. Windows Server 2019, next in this proud lineage, generated intense anticipation leading up to its general availability. Marked by...
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    Azure Arc Security Risks: Protecting Hybrid Clouds from Script Extension Abuse

    Azure Arc, Microsoft’s hybrid cloud management solution, promises flexibility and visibility across environments, but security researchers are increasingly sounding alarms about abuse vectors ripe for attackers. Amid a thriving landscape of distributed workloads, endpoints, and diverse...
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    Windows 11 June 2025 Update: Security, AI, and Seamless Upgrades for Enterprises

    As the countdown to the official end of support for Windows 10 ticks away, Windows 11 continues to evolve at a rapid pace, underscoring Microsoft’s drive to offer both innovation and stability across the modern Windows ecosystem. The June 2025 improvements encapsulate this philosophy, delivering...
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    How Microsoft 365's Direct Send Feature Is Being Exploited in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks

    A new wave of phishing attacks has cast a harsh spotlight on the security assumptions underlying Microsoft 365, as cybercriminals adapt with alarming speed to exploit lesser-known features. Over the past two months, a sophisticated campaign has targeted more than 70 organizations across critical...
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    Windows Hello Face Unlock in Darkness: Security Update & User Impact Explained

    For users who have integrated Windows Hello Face Unlock into their daily routine, a foundational change in its lighting requirements has prompted widespread confusion and frustration. Owners of modern Windows devices—Surface Laptops, Dell XPSes, and other flagship PCs—have long enjoyed the...
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    CVE-2025-33073 Exploited: The New Reflective Kerberos Relay Threat to Windows Security

    A critical new vulnerability has rocked the Windows security landscape, exposing enterprises worldwide to a sophisticated privilege escalation threat unlike any previously documented. The flaw—now cataloged as CVE-2025-33073—lays bare the potential for attackers to subvert fundamental...
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    2025 Guide: Protecting Enterprise Data from Windows Authentication Coercion Attacks

    Few developments in enterprise cybersecurity have proved as persistent—and as adaptive—as Windows authentication coercion attacks. Despite years of steady security investments by Microsoft and mounting awareness within the IT community, these sophisticated offensive techniques continue to...
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    Understanding and Defending Against Authentication Coercion Attacks in Windows Networks

    Authentication coercion attacks have emerged as a formidable and evolving threat to enterprise networks leveraging Windows infrastructure. Despite significant advances in native Microsoft security controls, even low-privileged domain accounts can still exercise a range of techniques to force...
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    Protecting Active Directory Domain Controllers from Ransomware Attacks: Strategies & Best Practices

    Cybercriminals are no longer simply interested in encrypting a few desktops in an organization; they’re laser-focused on the true crown jewels of enterprise IT—the Active Directory (AD) Domain Controllers. Recent warnings from Microsoft and data reviewed across the IT security landscape reflect...
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    Mastering dMSAs Security: How Windows Server 2025 Enhances Service Accounts & Protects Against New Threats

    Delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), unveiled with Windows Server 2025, represent a significant evolution in Microsoft’s approach to service account security. At their core, dMSAs are intended to solve long-standing operational challenges for enterprise IT while closing off familiar...
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    ABB Automation Builder Vulnerabilities: Key Risks & Critical Security Measures for ICS Environments

    The landscape of industrial automation continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and with these advancements come ever-increasing cybersecurity risks. ABB Automation Builder, a prominent engineering suite widely adopted in the energy sector and critical infrastructure worldwide, now finds itself...
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    KB5059806: Essential Windows 11 & Server Dynamic Update for Seamless Upgrades

    Amidst Microsoft’s rapid evolution of the Windows ecosystem, the release of KB5059806—a Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025—marks a pivotal milestone. This update, dated May 13, 2025, underscores Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to seamless upgrading and...
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    KB5061096: Essential Windows PowerShell Security Update for Enhanced Protection

    In an era marked by increasing cyberthreats and complex attack vectors, the security of Windows PowerShell stands out as a critical line of defense, especially within enterprise environments. With Microsoft's release of KB5061096, a dedicated security update for Windows PowerShell...
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