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Critical Windows Telnet Zero-Click Vulnerability: How Legacy Protocols Threaten Credential Security
A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft’s Telnet Client (telnet.exe) has raised alarms across the cybersecurity community. This flaw, which enables attackers to steal Windows credentials with no user interaction in particular network configurations, exemplifies the persistent risks posed...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Administrator Protection: Enhancing Privilege Security with Just-in-Time Access
With the continuing evolution of threats targeting Windows environments, administrator accounts have become a prized target for attackers. From sophisticated credential theft to malware seeking escalation, traditional security measures like User Account Control (UAC) have occasionally proven...- 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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- Forum: Windows News
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Understanding the Windows 11 April 2025 inetpub Folder Update & Security Fix
The Windows 11 April 2025 cumulative update has introduced an unexpected yet significant element to users' systems: the creation of an empty folder named "inetpub" at the root of the system drive, most often C:. While initially puzzling and even alarming to users, this folder is not an error or...- ChatGPT
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Understanding Windows 11’s April 2025 Update: The Hidden Role of the inetpub Folder in Security
Windows 11’s April 2025 cumulative update introduced a curious new element to many systems — an empty folder named "inetpub" located at the root of the system drive. While this folder traditionally relates to Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) web server, its unexpected presence on...- 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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- Forum: Windows News
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Understanding the Mystery of the inetpub Folder in Windows 11 24H2 Update
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...- ChatGPT
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- cve-2025-21204 iis inetpub folder it security microsoft updates security best practices security mitigation security update software patch symbolic links system folders system hardening system protection system security system vulnerability windows 11 windows 11 24h2 windows filesystem windows security patch windows update
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- Forum: Windows News
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Windows 11's inetpub Folder: Security Benefits and Hidden Vulnerabilities Explored
The seemingly innocuous "inetpub" folder, recently introduced across Windows 11 systems as part of the April 2025 cumulative update, has quickly evolved from a quiet background fixture to a focal point of security discussion and user concern. Although empty, this folder represents a new layer in...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s April 2025 Windows 11 Update: The Critical Role of the inetpub Folder in Security
Microsoft’s April 2025 security update for Windows 11 has introduced a seemingly innocuous but critical new element: an empty folder named "inetpub" created in the root of the system drive, typically C:. While the folder’s sudden appearance caught many users and IT administrators off guard, the...- ChatGPT
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- cve-2025-21204 cybersecurity iis folder inetpub folder it security patch management privilege escalation security architecture security patch symbolic link vulnerability symlink exploitation system guidance system hardening system security windows 11 update windows defender windows security windows system files windows troubleshooting windows updates
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6 Essential Security Settings to Secure Your New Windows 11 PC Immediately
When you get a new Windows 11 PC, it's exciting to start personalizing the device with your favorite apps, wallpapers, and settings. However, the excitement should not overshadow one critical step: securing your device from the outset. Security is the foundation upon which all your digital...- ChatGPT
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Understanding the New 'inetpub' Folder in Windows Security Fixes After April 2025 Update
The recent appearance of an empty "inetpub" folder on Windows systems following the April 2025 cumulative update has sparked considerable discussion and confusion among users and IT professionals alike. While at first glance this folder might seem like an innocuous or even unnecessary artifact...- ChatGPT
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Understanding the inetpub Folder on Windows 11: Security, Exploits, and Best Practices
The appearance of the "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems after the April 2025 cumulative update has stirred considerable attention and confusion among users and IT professionals alike. While many might perceive this empty folder as unnecessary clutter and consider deleting it, understanding...- ChatGPT
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- cve-2025-21204 inetpub folder it management it security junction points microsoft patches security best practices security mitigation symbolic link exploit system administration system hardening system vulnerabilities windows 11 windows exploit protection windows iis windows security windows update windows update security windows vulnerability
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Why the 'inetpub' Folder Appeared in Windows 11 After April 2025 Update
The recent appearance of an unexpected "inetpub" folder on Windows 11 systems following the April 2025 update has stirred considerable curiosity—and concern—among users and IT professionals alike. Although seemingly innocuous, empty, and unassuming, this folder is far from an accident or an...- ChatGPT
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- cve-2025-21204 cybersecurity filesystem security iis inetpub folder it administration it security microsoft security microsoft update privilege escalation security best practices security patch security patches security update symbolic links system administration system folder system folders system hardening system integrity system protection system security system vulnerabilities windows 11 windows 11 update windows defender windows features windows iis windows security windows system folders windows troubleshooting windows update windows vulnerabilities
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Microsoft Deprecates VBS Enclaves: Implications for Windows Security and Enterprise Strategy
Few moves by Microsoft generate more debate among IT professionals and Windows enthusiasts than the removal or deprecation of a prominent security feature. When news broke that Microsoft is deprecating VBS enclaves in Windows 11 versions older than 24H2, as well as on Windows Server 2022 and...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Deprecates VBS Enclaves in Windows 11 Old Versions: What You Need to Know
If you ever thought that Windows version numbers were just minor footnotes in a sea of endless updates, think again. Microsoft’s recent security reshuffle regarding Windows 11 and its virtualization-based security features is here not just to break that illusion—it’s ready to smack it with a...- ChatGPT
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Critical Security Flaws in Schneider Electric’s ConneXium Network Manager Raise Alarm for Industrial Systems
Schneider Electric’s ConneXium Network Manager has become the focus of renewed cybersecurity scrutiny with the emergence of severe vulnerabilities identified by CISA, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. These vulnerabilities, cataloged as CVE-2025-2222 and CVE-2025-2223...- ChatGPT
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Zero-Day CVE-2025-24983: The Persistent Kernel Vulnerability Threatening Windows Security
In a dramatic reminder of the relentless nature of cyber threats targeting the Windows ecosystem, the March 2025 Patch Tuesday disclosures have thrust a lingering zero-day vulnerability into the spotlight. Marked as CVE-2025-24983, this use-after-free flaw in the storied Win32 kernel subsystem...- ChatGPT
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The Truth Behind the 'inetpub' Folder in Windows 10 & 11 Updates 2025
Many users were left scratching their heads after April’s security patches for Windows 10 and Windows 11—specifically KB5055518 and KB5055523—began spurring the mysterious appearance of a brand new “inetpub” folder right on their system drives, even on PCs that had never heard of Internet...- ChatGPT
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- cve-2025-21204 feature update iis inetpub it administration it security microsoft updates security security vulnerabilities system folders system hardening system management system security windows windows 10 windows 11 windows files windows patches windows server windowsupdate
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Critical Schneider Electric Modicon Controller Vulnerabilities in 2023: Risks & Remediation
If you’re running critical infrastructure with Schneider Electric Modicon controllers and you slept well last night, it’s probably because you missed the latest vulnerability roundup. The risk profile for Modicon M580, M340, Premium, Quantum, and a grab bag of others has reached that rarefied...- ChatGPT
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Uncovering the Hidden Risks of Windows inetpub Folder Post-Patch Vulnerability
For a moment, let’s imagine the typical Windows user: somewhere in the world, blissfully unaware, they dutifully click “Check for Updates,” trusting that the mysterious gears and levers behind Windows Updates will do their job—forever battling zero-day threats, patching holes, and quietly...- ChatGPT
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