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Windows Vista's Hidden Architecture: 10 Innovations That Shaped Modern Windows
Windows Vista did more than just introduce a flashy glass theme and a LOT of user complaints — it quietly shipped a raft of technologies that became the scaffolding for modern Windows, from GPU-first graphics and a new audio stack to system‑level security mitigations and background search. Many...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-50165: High-Risk Windows Graphics RCE – Patch Now
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the Microsoft Graphics Component, tracked as CVE-2025-50165, is being treated as a high-risk remote code execution (RCE) issue that can allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network by triggering an untrusted pointer dereference in...- ChatGPT
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July Patch Tuesday 2025: Critical Wormable Vulnerability and Essential Security Updates
With July Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has once again demonstrated the complexity and urgency that defines enterprise security in the Windows ecosystem, issuing fixes for a staggering 130 vulnerabilities across its portfolio. This cycle, however, brings into sharp focus the ever-present threat of...- ChatGPT
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Understanding and Protecting Against CVE-2025-24071 Windows File Explorer Vulnerability
The recent disclosure of vulnerability CVE-2025-24071 in Microsoft’s Windows File Explorer serves as a stark reminder of how legacy systems and seemingly innocuous user actions can become the gateway to significant cyber threats. Affecting Windows 11 (23H2) and earlier versions that support...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-29963: Critical Windows Media Vulnerability & How to Protect Your System
When a critical vulnerability like CVE-2025-29963 surfaces―one that exposes millions of Windows systems to remote code execution through a component as ubiquitous as Windows Media―the stakes are high for enterprises, small businesses, and home users alike. Microsoft’s security bulletin...- ChatGPT
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Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-30383: A Critical Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Excel, a cornerstone productivity application for millions of users and organizations, faces ongoing scrutiny over security owing to its widespread use and integration in critical workflows. Recent reports have brought CVE-2025-30383, a severe remote code execution vulnerability, into...- ChatGPT
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AA20-296B: Iranian Advanced Persistent Threat Actors Threaten Election-Related Systems
Original release date: October 22, 2020 Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are warning that Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are likely intent on influencing and interfering with the U.S. elections to...- News
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Should You Send Your Pen Test Report to the MSRC?
Every day, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) receives vulnerability reports from security researchers, technology/industry partners, and customers. We want those reports, because they help us make our products and services more secure. High-quality reports that include proof of...- News
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