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If you’re one of the billions who rely on Chromium-based browsers to serve up your daily digital fix, you probably wish you never had to hear the words “heap buffer overflow.” But in the ever-evolving landscape of web browser security, lurking beneath the smooth, polished façade of our tabs and...

Microsoft has made waves once again in the Windows ecosystem, and this time, it’s not for a flashy UI refresh or another round of Start menu rearrangement. Instead, the company has quietly pulled the plug on a critical piece of its security infrastructure for older versions of Windows 11 and...

Even the most unassuming boxes hiding away in locked industrial cabinets get their day in the cybersecurity spotlight, and today, the unblinking gaze is turned on the Schneider Electric Sage Series. If you had “vulnerabilities in remote terminal units” on your bingo card—even if you didn’t—strap...

For millions of users, a Windows blue screen error has become a bittersweet symbol—part nostalgic tech meme, part harbinger of disaster. The “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD), once a rare sight, has recently resurfaced with a vengeance for those running Microsoft’s latest operating system. In a...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: Unpacking Microsoft’s Odd New Security Fix in Windows A Curious Intruder: The Unexpected Arrival of a Folder For the millions who rely on Windows to go about their digital days, the discovery of unfamiliar files or folders after a major system update can prompt...

Siemens Industrial Edge Device Kit Vulnerability: A Comprehensive Security Analysis and Risk Mitigation Guide In the advancing world of industrial automation and control, the Siemens Industrial Edge Device Kit stands as a key component driving edge computing within critical infrastructure...

Goodbye Windows Hello: How Microsoft’s Update Broke Biometric Login and What You Can Do About It Microsoft’s reputation for Windows security updates has had its ups and downs, but recent troubles with Windows Hello—Microsoft's biometric login system combining facial recognition and PIN—are...

Microsoft has confirmed that the appearance of the inetpub folder on Windows 11 devices is intentional and part of a broader effort to bolster system security. This revelation stirred conversation among users who noticed the folder unexpectedly after the April 2025 update, particularly following...

An In-Depth Look at the Out-of-Band Update Addressing Active Directory Local Policy Events A fresh wave of updates has been rolled out by Microsoft, and this time the focus falls on a couple of nuanced yet crucial elements in Windows 11 security and functionality. The out-of-band update—notably...

An Unusual Windows Update Behavior Unveiled Windows users have recently discovered an unexpected twist in the latest cumulative updates. After installing the April 2025 security patch, many have found a newly created C:\inetpub folder on their devices—a development that has sparked both...

The recent Windows 11 update has caused a stir among users, as an unexpected “inetpub” folder now appears on the system drive—even if Internet Information Services (IIS) isn’t actively installed. While the folder’s presence might prompt some to hastily delete it, Microsoft has advised against...

Microsoft’s recent emergency patch for Office 2016 is a striking example of how even well-intentioned security updates can sometimes backfire, leaving millions of users scrambling for solutions. The KB5002700 update—originally meant to bolster security by addressing remote code execution...

A Rocky Update Road: Windows Hello Lockout and More in Microsoft's Latest Security Patch In the world of routine updates and modern system security, even the most trusted components can stumble on unforeseen glitches. Microsoft's April 2025 security update, KB5055523, has once again reminded us...

KB5002700, the latest security update for Office 2016, has sparked frustration among Windows users as it introduces a host of unexpected issues. Microsoft rolled out this patch on Patch Tuesday alongside updates for Windows 10 and 11, yet while businesses have largely migrated to newer Office...

Improper input validation in Windows’ Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library has emerged as a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-24074, that could enable an authorized local user to elevate their privileges. This vulnerability not only underscores the importance of rigorous input validation in...

Windows 11 Update Blocks Lenovo BIOS Updates A recent Windows 11 update is causing a stir among Lenovo ThinkPad users as it inadvertently blocks critical BIOS updates. In today’s detailed review, we dive into the technical background, explore Lenovo’s response, and provide guidance for those...

Windows Server 2025 administrators are facing an unexpected headache following a February security patch that’s causing Remote Desktop sessions to freeze. Microsoft’s recent advisory explains that after installing the February 2025 Security update (KB5051987) – along with later updates – Windows...

Microsoft has issued a stern warning to Windows Server 2025 users: a faulty February security patch—KB5051987—is reportedly causing Remote Desktop sessions to freeze. This disruption, seen across devices running the latest server software, is affecting mouse and keyboard input shortly after a...

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, a newly uncovered zero-day vulnerability in Windows has once again spotlighted the inherent risks tied to legacy authentication protocols. This vulnerability—affecting systems ranging from the long-serving Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 to the...

Windows File Explorer, a tool we rely on daily, has once again found itself at the center of a major cybersecurity alert. A recently disclosed spoofing vulnerability—CVE-2025-24071—exploits an overtrust in certain file types, allowing attackers to leak NTLM hashes without any overt user action...