This July, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday delivered an eye-catching 137 vulnerabilities addressed across its product ecosystem—a figure that stands out as notably above the monthly average and signals an ongoing, relentless arms race between attackers and defenders in the Windows world. While the...
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, truly durable security—the kind that doesn’t just fix problems but prevents them from returning—is an elusive goal for organizations of every size. Few companies operate at a scale more challenging than Microsoft, where protecting a global cloud and...
Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...
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