software patching

  1. Edge and WebView2 Updates on Windows 10 Through Oct 2028: PWAs and Copilot

    Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, ensuring that Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), WebView-dependent applications, and Edge-powered experiences like Copilot-related...
  2. CVE-2025-48817: Critical RDP Vulnerability - How to Protect Your Windows Systems

    A critical new security vulnerability, CVE-2025-48817, has emerged as a stark reminder of the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats confronting Windows users and enterprises worldwide. At the crossroads of convenience and risk is Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), a ubiquitous...
  3. July 2025 Security Updates: Critical Patches for Microsoft & Adobe Vulnerabilities

    The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) has released its July 2025 Security Update Review, detailing the latest vulnerabilities addressed by Microsoft and Adobe. This month's updates encompass a range of critical and important fixes across various platforms and applications. Microsoft Patches for July...
  4. CVE-2025-47996: Windows MBT Transport Driver Integer Underflow Vulnerability & Security Fixes

    An integer underflow vulnerability has been identified in the Windows MBT Transport driver, designated as CVE-2025-47996. This flaw allows authorized attackers to locally elevate their privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. Understanding Integer Underflow Integer underflow occurs...
  5. Microsoft Fixes Outlook Crash Bug Caused by Forms Library Access Issues

    Classic Outlook users received welcome news this week as Microsoft released critical fixes for a disruptive bug that had been causing the email client to crash upon opening messages or composing new ones. Reports of sudden Outlook shutdowns surged earlier in the month, and Microsoft’s swift...
  6. Top Microsoft 365 Security Threats in 2025 & How to Mitigate Them

    As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding and mitigating these risks is paramount for organizations relying on this platform. The recent "Microsoft 365 Security Roundup: Top 5 Threats in 2025" summit highlighted the most pressing security challenges and provided...
  7. CVE-2025-30379 Explained: Microsoft Excel RCE Vulnerability & How to Protect Your System

    In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats facing users of core productivity applications, Microsoft Excel’s newly disclosed CVE-2025-30379 stands out as a particularly concerning remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. This flaw highlights both the persistent risks endemic to complex...
  8. Understanding CVE-2025-29977: The New Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability and How to Protect Your Systems

    Microsoft Excel, an indispensable staple within the Office productivity suite, has faced intricate security threats over the years. Recently, the disclosure and analysis of CVE-2025-29977 — a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability hinging on a "use after free" memory flaw — has reignited...
  9. Windows 10 Jump List Bug Resolved: Microsoft’s Quick Fix & Future Challenges

    For months, a quietly disruptive glitch was causing frustration for a subset of Windows 10 users: a bug that broke certain Start menu jump lists, a productivity feature many rely on for streamlined navigation. Now, Microsoft has issued a fix, closing the chapter on an issue that not only...
  10. Microsoft KB5051987: RDP Freeze Issues on Windows Server 2025 Explained

    Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...
  11. Microsoft Extends WSUS Support: Navigating Legacy and Cloud Update Management

    Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Understanding CVE-2025-3620: The Critical Use-After-Free Browser Vulnerability

    As cybersecurity headlines seem to endlessly parade acronyms and arcane numbers before the public’s weary eyes, it’s easy for eyes to glaze over: yet the real stories hiding behind identifiers like CVE-2025-3620 could not be more vital. Let’s peel away the layers on the latest “use after free”...
  15. AA20-205A: NSA and CISA Recommend Immediate Actions to Reduce Exposure Across Operational Technologies and Control Systems

    Original release date: July 23, 2020 Summary Note: This Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise and Link Removed frameworks for all referenced threat actor techniques and mitigations. Over recent...