Microsoft Excel, a pillar of productivity suites for decades, is once again in the spotlight—but this time, for reasons that place users at risk rather than empower them. In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities in widely-deployed applications such as Microsoft Excel...
Microsoft SharePoint Server has long been a bedrock for enterprise collaboration, powering content management and workflow automation in countless organizations across the globe. However, its ubiquity and deep integration into business operations consistently make it a high-value target for...
Microsoft has released the KB5058405 update for Windows 11, encompassing OS Builds 22621.5335 and 22631.5335. This cumulative update, part of the regular Patch Tuesday cycle, focuses on enhancing system security and stability.
Key Highlights:
Security Enhancements: The update addresses various...
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Windows 11 users have come to expect continuous improvement through Microsoft’s monthly patch updates, but the May 13, 2025 release—KB5058411, ushering in OS Build 26100.4061—stands out both for its targeted refinements and its broader implications. As businesses and home users alike look for...
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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...
May’s arrival sees the rollout of a fresh slate of security updates for Windows 11, marking a significant point in the 24H2 release cycle. With the deployment of KB5058411 (OS Build 26100.4061), Microsoft is not only seeking to shore up the operating system’s security posture but also to refine...
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As Windows continues to evolve, regular security updates remain at the heart of the platform’s ongoing reliability and resilience. The May 2025 Windows Security Update, officially designated as KB5058411 (OS Build 26100.4061), represents the latest step in Microsoft’s ongoing journey to keep...
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In October 2022, Microsoft introduced significant security enhancements to the domain join process through update KB5020276, aiming to mitigate vulnerabilities associated with computer account reuse in Active Directory environments. These changes, while bolstering security, have necessitated...
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In late April, a wave of concern rippled through the enterprise IT community as a seemingly routine Windows security update began causing widespread disruption. Organizations deploying Windows 11 through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)—Microsoft’s go-to tool for centralized updates across...
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Here is a detailed, fact-based summary regarding the mandatory Windows 11 24H2 update, user outrage, the risks, and what you can (and can’t) do about it:
Is the Windows 11 24H2 Update Really Unavoidable?
Yes—for most consumers: Microsoft has now moved the Windows 11 24H2 update into a mandatory...
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In April 2025, Microsoft released a security update for Windows 11, designated as KB5055528, aimed at addressing various vulnerabilities and enhancing system stability. However, this update inadvertently introduced a significant issue for IT administrators utilizing Windows Server Update...
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Here is a summary of CVE-2025-30392 (Azure AI bot Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability):
Description: Improper authorization in the Azure Bot Framework SDK allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. This is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, where...
The recent Windows 11 24H2 update released in April 2025 has stirred notable interest among users and IT professionals alike due to the unexpected appearance of an empty folder named "inetpub" on the root of the system drive, usually C:. This seemingly innocuous addition has caused confusion as...
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Microsoft's recent April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—specifically update KB5055523—introduced an unexpected yet purposeful change that has stirred curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike: the mysterious creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system...
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Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, is currently grappling with a series of critical issues following recent security updates. Among the most pressing is a domain controller bug triggered by a firewall profile misapplication after a server reboot, alongside a...
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The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk
Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...
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Microsoft's recent April 2025 patch for Windows introduced a curious and controversial change that has IT administrators and security experts buzzing—a mysterious "inetpub" folder appearing by default on systems, including those not using Internet Information Services (IIS). Far from a mere...
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Microsoft's recent Windows Server 2025 security updates have left many IT administrators scratching their heads as Remote Desktop sessions reportedly freeze shortly after connection. In a detailed announcement on its release health dashboard, Microsoft confirmed that systems running Windows...
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Microsoft's Windows Server 2025 has recently encountered a significant operational hiccup that has alarmed IT administrators and enterprise users alike. Following the installation of a crucial February 2025 security update, identified as KB5051987, many Windows Server 2025 systems have exhibited...
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Here is a summary and technical explanation of the Windows 11 Version 24H2 critical security flaw, based on the most authoritative and recent sources:
The Flaw: CVE-2025-29824 (Windows Common Log File System)
Nature of the Vulnerability:
A dangerous zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-29824)...