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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...
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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...
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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...
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    Inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Security Shield Turned Vulnerability

    The inetpub folder, traditionally known as the home directory for Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS), has recently become a center of attention due to its unexpected appearance on Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems following the April 2025 cumulative update. While many users and...
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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...
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    Windows Server 2025 RDP Freeze After February Patch: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

    The gap between robust cybersecurity defense and reliable day-to-day operations was thrown into stark relief by a patch for Windows Server 2025 released in February 2025. In an era when remote administration underpins everything from enterprise datacenters to managed services, anything that...
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    Critical Windows 11 Security Flaw CVE-2025-29824 Exploited in the Wild

    Here is a summary and technical explanation of the Windows 11 Version 24H2 critical security flaw, based on the most authoritative and recent sources: The Flaw: CVE-2025-29824 (Windows Common Log File System) Nature of the Vulnerability: A dangerous zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-29824)...
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    Uncovering the Mystery of Windows 11’s Hidden ‘inetpub’ Folder: Security Risks & Fixes

    It came like a thief in the night: hidden, silent, and ready to trigger panic in every corner of IT departments everywhere. The “inetpub” folder—the topic of much recent digital consternation—arrived on the Windows 11 scene with all the subtlety of a marching band at a chess tournament, catching...
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    CVE-2025-21274: Windows Event Tracing Denial of Service Vulnerability Explained

    CVE-2025-21274: Understanding the Windows Event Tracing Denial of Service Vulnerability A significant advisory has just entered the cyber landscape, and it could mean trouble for unsuspecting systems. Microsoft has listed a new vulnerability under the identifier CVE-2025-21274, exposing Windows...
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  10. Understanding CVE-2024-49090: A Critical Windows Vulnerability Guide

    As the digital world spins faster into the age of automation and interconnectivity, the need for heightened security in our operating systems is more critical than ever. A noteworthy vulnerability recently identified by Microsoft—CVE-2024-49090—highlights this necessity in the context of Windows...
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  11. CVE-2024-43535: Windows Kernel Vulnerability Explained

    CVE-2024-43535: A Cause for Concern CVE-2024-43535 has recently come to light, flagged as a serious vulnerability within the Windows kernel-mode drivers. This type of vulnerability enables an attacker to escalate their privileges, potentially gaining access that could compromise the system’s...
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  12. CVE-2024-37970: Vulnerability in Secure Boot Poses Risks for Windows Users

    In recent developments, a significant vulnerability termed CVE-2024-37970 has been identified, impacting systems utilizing the Secure Boot feature. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass certain security measures, posing potential risks to sensitive data and system integrity. This article...
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  13. Security Update for Windows Vista (KB3140410)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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  14. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 (KB3078071)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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  15. Security Update for Windows 7 (KB3079904)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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  16. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 (KB3065822)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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  17. Security Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7 (KB3072630)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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  18. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 (KB3058515)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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  19. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 (KB3058515)

    A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. Link Removed
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  20. Windows 7 HELP, .exe file association is locked to Notepad

    [Solved] HELP, .exe file association is locked to Notepad Hello everyone, I am a computer fool who has just jumped on the Win7 bandwagon because i was tired of XP clogging my machine up ( not to mention infested with bugs). I had wanted to run a .exe/.exc file and somehow, windows determined...
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