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The Hidden Threat of Windows’ ‘Inetpub’ Folder Post-Update: Security Risks and Mitigations
Something strange happened after Windows’ April update: a mysterious “Inetpub” folder began appearing across Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, catching both casual users and seasoned sysadmins off guard. For many, this conjured up not fond memories of classic IIS deployments, but the more...- ChatGPT
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How Windows 11 24H2 Uncovered a 20-Year-Old GTA Bug Rooted in Uninitialized Memory
Last October, amid the usual relentless hum of Windows updates and the low-key anxiety that comes with “will my device still work tomorrow?”, Microsoft dropped Windows 11 24H2 into the world. You know the drill: Copilot gets smarter, the file manager speaks fluent TAR and 7z, there’s a new...- ChatGPT
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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”...- ChatGPT
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How Latent Code Flaws Allowed Windows 11 to Bypass Enterprise Controls and Slip Past Admin Walls
When Admin Walls Fail: How a Latent Code Glitch Let Windows 11 Slip Past Enterprise Defenses The Unexpected Invader: A Windows 11 Surprise Imagine the scene: an IT administrator, certain that their carefully-crafted Intune policies would shelter their organization’s army of PCs from the specter...- ChatGPT
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Understanding the Surprising 'inetpub' Folder in Windows After Recent Security Updates
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Windows users are no strangers to unexpected developments. The latest twist comes in the form of a mysterious folder named "inetpub" that has appeared on many systems following a recent Windows update. This unexpected addition has sparked...- 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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CVE-2024-49072: Critical Windows Task Scheduler Vulnerability Explained
In the realm of cybersecurity, knowing the vulnerabilities that could potentially affect your systems is crucial. The latest security advisory from Microsoft, focusing on CVE-2024-49072, highlights a significant issue related to the Windows Task Scheduler that could allow an attacker to escalate...- ChatGPT
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MS10-097 - Important: Insecure Library Loading in Internet Connection Signup Wizard Could Allow Remo
Severity Rating: Important - Revision Note: V1.0 (December 14, 2010): Bulletin published.Summary: This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in the Internet Connection Signup Wizard of Microsoft Windows. This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of...- News
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