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    Understanding the Windows 11 inetpub Folder: Security Risks & Mitigation Tips

    The emergence of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked both intrigue and concern among users and IT professionals. While initially seeming like a benign or even redundant system artifact, deeper investigation reveals that this seemingly...
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    Urgent: Update Windows 11 Install Media to Fix High-Severity Security Flaw

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory pertaining to Windows 11 version 24H2, following a warning from Microsoft regarding a high-severity vulnerability. This flaw specifically impacts devices installed using outdated physical media...
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    April 2025 Windows Update Introduces inetpub Folder and Symlink Security Risks

    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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    Windows 11 April 2025 Update: The inetpub Folder Controversy & Security Implications

    Microsoft’s April 2025 Windows update, notably KB5055523 for Windows 11, introduced what at first seemed a puzzling change to users and administrators alike: the unexpected creation of an empty folder named inetpub on the system drive. While the folder historically belongs to Internet...
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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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    Urgent: Windows 11 Version 24H2 Security Flaw Linked to Outdated Installation Media

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory to alert users and organizations about a high-severity vulnerability affecting Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability specifically targets systems installed or updated using outdated physical...
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    Why the 'inetpub' Folder Appeared After Windows 11 Update: Security Explained

    The sudden appearance of the "inetpub" folder on Windows systems following the April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (and Windows 10) has puzzled many users and IT professionals alike. This empty directory, traditionally associated with Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS) web...
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    Critical Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability from Outdated Media: How to Protect Your Systems

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw specifically affects devices installed using outdated physical installation media, such as DVDs or USB...
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    Windows Server 2025 Domain Controller Firewall Bug: Critical Impact & Workarounds

    Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, is currently facing a significant challenge that has drawn the attention of IT administrators and enterprise network managers worldwide. A critical bug has been identified involving the domain controllers—the pivotal servers tasked...
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    Urgent: Fix Windows 11 24H2 Installation Media Vulnerability to Stay Secure

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory that highlights a critical vulnerability associated with Windows 11 version 24H2, specifically linked to the use of outdated installation media such as old DVDs and USB drives. This advisory follows...
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    Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability Exposes Systems Using Outdated Installation Media

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued a cybersecurity advisory warning users about a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability specifically impacts systems installed or updated using outdated physical media, such as DVDs or USB...
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    Windows 11 April 2025 Patch Sparks inetpub Folder Controversy and New Vulnerability

    Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 (notably KB5055523) has introduced an unexpected and controversial change: the sudden appearance of an empty "inetpub" folder on the system drive, typically C:. This folder, historically associated with Internet Information Services...
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    Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability: Recreate Installation Media to Stay Secure

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory for users of Windows 11 version 24H2, following alerts from Microsoft about a significant security vulnerability tied to outdated installation media. This flaw exposes systems installed or updated using...
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  14. Urgent Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability: How Outdated Media Threatens Security

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a serious vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw specifically affects devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as...
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  15. Urgent: How Outdated Windows 11 Installation Media Poses Critical Security Risks

    The recent cybersecurity advisory issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in response to a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2 highlights a fascinating and troubling intersection of legacy IT practices and modern cyber threats. This advisory draws attention to a...
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  16. Why the 'inetpub' Folder Appeared After Windows 11 Update & How It Enhances Security

    The "inetpub" folder that appeared on your system after the April 2025 Windows 11 update (KB5055523) is not an accidental or superfluous addition. Instead, it is a deliberate and important part of a security patch addressing a specific vulnerability known as CVE-2025-21204. This vulnerability...
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  17. 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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  18. 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...
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  19. Critical Security Alert for Windows 11 Version 24H2: Protect Your Devices Now

    Here’s a summary of the reported security alert regarding Windows 11 Version 24H2, according to TechJuice: Background & Core Issue: Microsoft and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have issued a security alert about a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 24H2. The flaw threatens...
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  20. Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Flaw: Protect Your System Now

    Here is a summary of the original Petri article on the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security risk: What happened? After the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, a new "inetpub" folder started appearing on Windows 10 and 11 machines. Microsoft created this folder to help patch a bug (CVE-2025-21204)...
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