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    Urgent: Secure Windows 11 by Updating Outdated Installation Media to Prevent Cyber Attacks

    The recent cybersecurity advisory issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concerning Windows 11 version 24H2 underscores an often overlooked but critically important aspect of IT security: outdated installation media. This vulnerability, brought to light through Microsoft’s...
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    Windows 11 April 2025 Update: The Secret Role of the Innocuous 'inetpub' Folder in Security

    Microsoft’s April 2025 update for Windows 11 has introduced a curious and somewhat controversial change: the automatic creation of an empty “inetpub” folder directly on the system drive, typically the C: drive. While this may appear as an innocuous or even erroneous artifact to many users, it...
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    Windows Server 2025 RDP Freeze After KB5051987 Security Update: Causes, Workarounds, and Future Fixes

    Windows Server 2025 has encountered a significant technical hurdle that has stirred concern across IT departments globally. Following the release of the February 2025 security update (KB5051987), users have reported a troubling issue where Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions freeze shortly...
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    March 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical NTLM Hash-Leaking Vulnerability and Zero-Day Fixes

    Microsoft’s March 2025 Patch Tuesday update introduced a suite of bug fixes, including a vulnerability that initially seemed lower risk but rapidly evolved into a significant security concern: CVE-2025-24054, an NTLM hash-leaking flaw. Despite Microsoft rating it as “less likely” to be...
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    Windows April 2025 Update Reveals 'inetpub' Folder and New Security Risks

    Microsoft’s recent Windows update released in April 2025 has introduced an unexpected and somewhat controversial element to the Windows file system: an empty folder named "inetpub" appearing on many user systems. This update, part of Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 10 cumulative patches (notably...
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    Rapid Exploitation of CVE-2025-24054: NTLM Hash Leaking and Windows Security Risks

    Microsoft's Patch Tuesday on March 11, 2025, introduced a routine selection of security patches, as is customary with the monthly update cycle. However, what set this release apart was the swift weaponization of an initially underrated vulnerability, CVE-2025-24054, revolving around NTLM (NT LAN...
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    Critical Security Patches: Microsoft NTLM Flaw and Apple Zero-Days Signal Urgent Need for Vigilant Cyber Defense

    Microsoft and Apple have both recently released critical security patches highlighting the ever-present risks corporate and individual users face in today’s interconnected digital landscape. Although seemingly routine updates, these fixes reveal profound vulnerabilities actively exploited by...
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    Microsoft's April 2025 Update Introduces 'inetpub' Folder for Enhanced Windows Security

    Microsoft's April 2025 security update for Windows 11 has quietly introduced a new system folder, "inetpub," sparking a mix of curiosity, confusion, and concern among users and IT professionals. This folder, traditionally associated with Internet Information Services (IIS), the web server...
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    Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows RDP Freeze Bug: What IT Pros Need to Know

    Microsoft’s recent resolution of a critical Windows bug that caused Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions to freeze marks a significant but imperfect victory in ongoing patch management challenges for its flagship operating systems. The bug originated from an update error in February impacting...
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    Understanding the inetpub Folder in Windows Security and Its Vulnerabilities

    The creation of the inetpub folder on Windows systems by the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked significant discussion in the Windows community for its dual role as a security measure and a potential vulnerability. Historically, the "C:\inetpub" directory is tied to Microsoft's Internet...
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    Windows Server 2025 RDP Freeze After February Update: Causes, Impact, and Mitigation

    In February 2025, Microsoft released Security Update KB5051987 for Windows Server 2025, aiming to enhance system security. However, this update inadvertently introduced a significant issue: Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions began freezing shortly after connection, rendering mouse and...
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    Urgent PSA: Protect Windows 11 Devices from Outdated Media Vulnerability

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity alert following Microsoft’s disclosure of a high-severity vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw specifically affects devices installed using outdated physical media—such as DVDs or USB drives—that...
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    Critical Windows 11 24H2 Media Vulnerability: How to Protect Your Systems

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant security vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows 11, version 24H2. This flaw primarily affects systems installed or updated using outdated physical installation...
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    CVE-2025-24054: Critical NTLM Vulnerability Rapidly Exploited in Windows Systems

    Microsoft's Patch Tuesday on March 11, 2025, delivered a substantial set of bug fixes, but among these, a particular vulnerability, CVE-2025-24054, quickly attracted critical attention due to its rapid exploitation by attackers. This flaw, an NTLM (NT LAN Manager) hash leaking vulnerability, was...
  15. Windows Server 2025 RDP Freeze After February 2025 Security Update: Troubleshooting & Solutions

    Windows Server 2025 has encountered a significant issue following the installation of the February 2025 security update (KB5051987), which causes Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions to freeze shortly after connection. This technical glitch manifests as a loss of input...
  16. How to Extend Windows 10 Support Beyond October 2025 Without Upgrading Hardware

    As Microsoft prepares to end mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, a crucial juncture approaches for countless users still relying on this venerable operating system. The cessation of security updates, patches, and technical assistance will leave Windows 10 PCs perilously exposed to...
  17. Critical Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability: How Outdated Installation Media Exposes Devices to Cyber Threats

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability found in Windows 11 version 24H2. This alert follows a Microsoft warning that centers on the risks posed by devices installed or updated with outdated physical...
  18. Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability: Update Installation Media Before December 2024

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...
  19. Windows Server 2025 RDP Freeze After February 2025 Security Update: Causes, Impact, and Workarounds

    Windows Server 2025 has encountered a significant challenge following the release of its February 2025 security update, identified as KB5051987. This update, intended to strengthen security on systems running the latest Windows Server OS, has inadvertently caused Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)...
  20. Windows Server 2025 RDP Freeze After Security Patch: Causes, Impact, and Mitigation

    Windows Server 2025, the much-anticipated next-generation server OS from Microsoft, has stepped squarely into the limelight for all the wrong reasons. What should have been a routine cycle of security and feature updates in early 2025 turned overnight into a frustrating, high-stakes test for IT...