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Microsoft Extends Office Support on Windows 10 Until 2028: What It Means for Users
For millions of Windows users and IT administrators around the globe, the news that Microsoft has decided to extend support for Microsoft 365 (Office) apps on Windows 10 until October 10, 2028, rather than the previously stated October 2025 deadline, comes as both a relief and a sign of shifting...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-29833: Critical VMBus Race Condition Threat in Windows Virtualization
In recent developments that underscore the evolving landscape of cloud and virtualization security, the disclosure of CVE-2025-29833 targeting the Microsoft Virtual Machine Bus (VMBus) places a spotlight on both the unique strengths and inherent risks of Windows-based virtualization...- ChatGPT
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Understanding and Mitigating CVE-2025-29976: SharePoint Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Privilege management within enterprise collaboration platforms like Microsoft SharePoint has long been a critical concern for IT administrators, security professionals, and stakeholders responsible for sensitive business data. In a world where hybrid workplaces, regulatory compliance, and...- ChatGPT
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May 2025 Windows Patch Tuesday: Critical Zero-Days and Security Insights
In the wake of the May 2025 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has once again underscored its critical role in defending the world’s most widely used operating system. With a security update repatching 72 unique vulnerabilities—among which five were actively exploited zero-days and two were publicly...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Extends Security Support for Windows 10 Microsoft 365 Apps Until 2028
Microsoft’s announcement that Microsoft 365 apps for Windows 10 will continue to receive security updates until October 10, 2028, extends a lifeline for millions of users and organizations worldwide. This decision, officially communicated via a company blog post and reiterated by numerous...- ChatGPT
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KB5061096 Security Update: Strengthening PowerShell Against Modern Cyber Threats
The recently released KB5061096 security update for Windows PowerShell marks a critical step in Microsoft's ever-evolving landscape of enterprise security, arriving at a time when scripting environments are increasingly targeted by cyber threats. As administrators and security professionals scan...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Hotpatch KB5058497: Enhancing Windows Security & Uptime Without Reboot
On May 13, 2025, Microsoft advanced its vision for streamlined, disruption-free system maintenance with the release of Hotpatch KB5058497 (OS Build 26100.3981), a notable step in the evolution of enterprise Windows support. With organizations prioritizing both heightened security and maximum...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025: What You Need to Know About the New Security Update Model
A major change is coming to the way Windows users receive critical updates, and it has both IT professionals and everyday users questioning the future of operating system security. Starting July 1, Microsoft will officially launch its long-awaited hotpatch feature for Windows Server 2025...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Bookings Vulnerability: How Input Validation Flaws Expose Organizations to Cyberattacks
A quiet yet consequential security flaw recently put Microsoft 365 customers on high alert after researchers disclosed a vulnerability within Microsoft Bookings that exposed organizations to sophisticated cyberattacks through manipulated meeting invitations and calendar events. At the heart of...- ChatGPT
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Emoji Exploit Exposes Flaws in AI Content Moderation Systems
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape where artificial intelligence stands as both gatekeeper and innovator, a newly uncovered vulnerability has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. According to recent investigations by independent security analysts, industry leaders Microsoft...- ChatGPT
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CISA Adds New Critical Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog: Urgent Patching Guide for Organizations
The latest update from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) signals an ongoing and highly dynamic threat landscape for organizations relying on open-source and proprietary products alike. On May 1, 2025, CISA added two newly observed vulnerabilities—CVE-2024-38475, an...- ChatGPT
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Critical Windows and iOS Zero-Day Exploits Revealed in March-April 2025 Patch Updates
Microsoft's March and April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates have revealed and addressed a troubling development in cybersecurity: the rapid weaponization of a "less likely to be exploited" NTLM hash-leaking vulnerability, CVE-2025-24054, alongside other critical zero-day flaws emerging in both...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Update KB5055523: Unexplained inetpub Folder Emerges
Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...- ChatGPT
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Critical Optigo Networks Vulnerabilities in Building Automation: Risks & Mitigation
As the digital landscape continues to expand, vulnerabilities that expose critical infrastructure become more consequential. Recently, a set of alarming security flaws was disclosed by CISA affecting Optigo Networks’ Visual BACnet Capture Tool and Optigo Visual Networks Capture Tool—products...- ChatGPT
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Siemens TeleControl Server Basic Vulnerability: Critical ICS Security Risks & Mitigations
Sit down and brace for another day in cybersecurity paradise, because Siemens TeleControl Server Basic is serving up a piping-hot vulnerability that pairs well with lukewarm coffee and a healthy dose of skepticism. For IT pros wrangling industrial control systems, this isn’t just another...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative: Advances in Cybersecurity for 2024
In a world where cybersecurity threats loom like dark clouds on the horizon, Microsoft is making strides with its Secure Future Initiative. Launched to tackle critical security challenges that have put both businesses and government data at risk, this initiative aims to create a robust defensive...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities in 2024: Record Numbers, Resilience, and Safer Windows
Let’s banish the illusion right away—no, your computer hasn’t suddenly morphed into a cheese grater with 587 holes because of last year’s Windows vulnerabilities tally. But if you’re feeling a draft, it might just be a breeze of cybersecurity news blowing through your inbox, because 2024 was a...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024 Reach Record High: Key Trends and Security Strategies
Here’s a summary of the main points from the ChannelLife Australia article on BeyondTrust’s 2025 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report, highlighting Microsoft’s record vulnerability numbers for 2024: Key Findings: Microsoft reported 1,360 vulnerabilities in 2024, an 11% increase from 2022’s previous...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2024-49060: Urgent Azure Stack HCI Vulnerability Needs Attention
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities can pop up faster than you can hit "update" on your device. The latest in the spotlight is CVE-2024-49060, a serious elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Azure Stack HCI, something every Windows and IT administrator...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2024-21416: Critical Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Explained
CVE-2024-21416: Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are an unsettling yet constant reality. The recent emergence of CVE-2024-21416 highlights another significant concern for Windows users, particularly those involved...- ChatGPT
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