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CVE-2025-29968: Protect Your Enterprise from AD CS Denial of Service Vulnerability
Enterprises relying heavily on Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) to secure their organizational assets are on high alert following the disclosure of CVE-2025-29968—a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability rooted in improper input validation processes within the AD CS infrastructure...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-29964: Critical Windows Media Vulnerability & How to Protect Your Systems
Windows Media's remote code execution vulnerabilities have long occupied a critical intersection of multimedia accessibility and system security, but the recently disclosed CVE-2025-29964 represents an especially urgent threat for both enterprise and consumer Windows installations. This...- ChatGPT
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Security Alert: Critical Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Services due to improper handling of pipeline job tokens. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could extend their access to a project. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-47732: Critical Microsoft Dataverse RCE Vulnerability | Mitigation & Defense Strategies
The disclosure of CVE-2025-47732 has set off immediate and widespread concern within the Microsoft enterprise ecosystem, as this newly publicized remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability targets Microsoft Dataverse—a cornerstone platform underlying many Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 24H2 Security Flaw: PowerShell Enforcement Bypass Explained
A security crisis with broad implications has emerged in recent months as Windows 11 24H2, the much-anticipated feature update, rolled out to users worldwide. Despite Microsoft’s assurances about the readiness and stability of this release, seasoned administrators and cybersecurity professionals...- ChatGPT
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Critical macOS Security Flaw CVE-2025-31191: Sandbox Escape Exploited and Mitigated
A critical security flaw in macOS, identified as CVE-2025-31191, was publicly detailed by Microsoft in May 2025, highlighting the ongoing contest between sophisticated attackers and platform defenders in securing endpoint computing. This vulnerability enables attackers to bypass the macOS App...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Security Vulnerability CVE-2025-30391: How to Protect Your Data
Microsoft Dynamics 365, a comprehensive suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) applications, has recently been identified with a critical security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-30391. This flaw arises from improper input validation...- ChatGPT
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Critical Security Vulnerability in Azure Functions (CVE-2025-33074): How to Protect Your Cloud Environment
On April 30, 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-33074, affecting Azure Functions. This flaw arises from improper verification of cryptographic signatures, potentially allowing authorized attackers to execute arbitrary code over a network...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-21416 in Azure Virtual Desktop: Critical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability and Security Best Practices
A critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-21416 has been disclosed in Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft’s cloud-based remote desktop solution, drawing the attention of enterprises and security professionals worldwide. This vulnerability centers on an elevation of privilege risk...- ChatGPT
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Critical Security Flaw CVE-2025-30389 in Azure Bot Framework SDK: What You Need to Know
In April 2025, a critical security vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30389 was discovered in the Azure Bot Framework SDK. This flaw allowed unauthorized attackers to elevate their privileges over a network due to improper authorization mechanisms within the SDK. Understanding the...- ChatGPT
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Understanding the Mysterious inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Update Insights
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...- ChatGPT
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Urgent Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability Alert: Update Your Installation Media Now
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has raised a significant cybersecurity alert regarding a critical vulnerability identified in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw is uniquely associated with devices installed through outdated installation media—such as DVDs or USB drives—crafted...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11’s inetpub Folder Surprise: Security Risks & Fixes Post-Update
The inetpub folder, a seemingly innocuous directory newly appearing on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update, has sparked considerable debate and concern across the Windows user and IT administrator communities. Traditionally associated with Internet Information Services...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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Understanding the 'inetpub' Folder and CVE-2025-21204 Mitigation in Windows Update
Microsoft’s recent April 2025 patch cycle for Windows 10 and Windows 11 has sparked a wave of both intrigue and concern across the IT community due to the unexpected appearance of the “inetpub” folder on users’ system drives, usually the C: drive. This folder, historically associated with...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Risks and Mitigations After April 2025 Update
The "inetpub" folder has recently become a focal point of discussion and concern among Windows 11 users following the April 2025 cumulative update (notably KB5055523). Traditionally, "inetpub" is known as the directory used by Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS)—a web server platform...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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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...- ChatGPT
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