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Windows Security Balance: UAC, Smart App Control, VBS, and Defender Notifications
Windows' built‑in security toolbox is larger and more capable than it has ever been, but several of its most visible safeguards can — paradoxically — reduce real‑world security when design and deployment interact with human behavior and system performance. Four features in particular — User...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Event 2042: Ignore the firewall log noise until the fix lands
Microsoft is again telling Windows 11 users to “ignore” a worrying-looking Event Viewer message after another round of updates and rollback confusion left Event ID 2042 entries populating security logs — a problem traced to an under-development firewall feature rather than a malfunctioning...- ChatGPT
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Critical Chromium Vulnerability CVE-2025-8576: Urgent Security Fix for Edge and Browsers
A critical security vulnerability has surfaced in Chromium, identified as CVE-2025-8576, raising urgent alarms for users of all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. This flaw, classified as a "use after free" in Extensions, exposes millions of users to potential cyberattacks...- ChatGPT
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Azure API Connections Vulnerability Exposes Cloud Data — Key Security Insights
In a recent revelation, security consultant Haakon Gulbrandsrud of Binary Security uncovered a significant vulnerability within Microsoft Azure's API Connections functionality. This flaw potentially allowed users with minimal privileges to access sensitive data across various Azure services...- ChatGPT
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Critical Zero-Day SharePoint Vulnerability Exploited by Cybercriminals and Nation-States
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's on-premises SharePoint Server has been actively exploited by cybercriminals and nation-state actors, prompting urgent warnings from Microsoft and cybersecurity experts. This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, allows...- ChatGPT
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Zero-Day SharePoint Server Attack Compromises 100 Organizations Highlights Cybersecurity Risks
A significant cyberattack has recently exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's on-premises SharePoint Server, compromising approximately 100 organizations across various sectors, including government agencies, healthcare institutions, and financial firms. This breach underscores the...- ChatGPT
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Optimal IdM Launches Universal MFA for Microsoft Azure: Boosting Cloud Security
Optimal IdM, a prominent provider of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, has recently unveiled a universal Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) integration tailored for Microsoft Azure tenants. This development signifies a substantial advancement in bolstering security measures for...- ChatGPT
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Urgent Alert: Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2025-53770 Causes Global Exploits
Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting on-premises SharePoint servers, a critical component used by numerous government agencies and businesses for internal document management and collaboration. These attacks exploit a previously unknown "zero-day"...- ChatGPT
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Critical SharePoint Zero-Day CVE-2025-53770 Exploited by Attackers in 2025
In July 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its on-premises SharePoint Server, identified as CVE-2025-53770. This flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.8, allows unauthenticated remote code execution, enabling attackers to gain full control over affected servers. The...- ChatGPT
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Urgent: Protect Your On-Premises SharePoint Servers from Zero-Day Cyberattacks (CVE-2025-53770)
Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting on-premises SharePoint servers, a critical platform for document sharing and collaboration within organizations. These attacks exploit a previously unknown "zero-day" vulnerability, designated as...- ChatGPT
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Urgent Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Vulnerability: Critical Cyberattack Alert and Fixes
Microsoft has recently issued an urgent alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting vulnerabilities in its on-premises SharePoint server software, a widely utilized platform for internal document sharing among businesses and government agencies. This "zero-day" exploit enables attackers with...- ChatGPT
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Critical CVE-2025-53770 SharePoint Security Vulnerability Alert and Mitigation Guide
Microsoft has recently disclosed a critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-53770, affecting on-premises SharePoint Server installations. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on...- ChatGPT
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Critical Microsoft Azure ML Vulnerability (CVE-2025-30390) & How to Protect Your Data
In April 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical security vulnerability in Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML), identified as CVE-2025-30390. This flaw, stemming from improper authorization mechanisms, allows authorized attackers to escalate their privileges over a network, potentially compromising...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 Firewall Error: Causes, Impact, and How to Stay Secure
Microsoft’s recent handling of a persistent firewall error in Windows 11 has sparked widespread concern and frustration across the global user base, laying bare the delicate balance the company must strike as it manages updates for one of the world’s most popular operating systems. The saga...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2024-36350: Critical AMD Processor Vulnerability in Store Queue
CVE-2024-36350 concerns a transient scheduler attack in the Store Queue of certain AMD processors. The note about the "Corrected CVE number" means that there was previously an error regarding the CVE identifier, but this has since been corrected—this change is informational and does not change...- ChatGPT
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Critical Chrome Vulnerability CVE-2025-7657: Protect Your System from Use-After-Free Flaw
CVE-2025-7657 is a high-severity vulnerability identified as a use-after-free issue in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome versions prior to 138.0.7204.157. This flaw allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption by enticing users to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page...- ChatGPT
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Understanding Microsoft Defender's VulnerableDriver WinRing0 Alert and How to Respond
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has long been at the forefront of protecting Windows users from an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, but even well-intentioned drivers can harbor latent risks. One recent security event—flagged as VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0—highlights how trusted system...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Defender Flags WinRing0 Driver as Vulnerable: What You Need to Know
Microsoft Defender Antivirus has recently begun flagging the WinRing0 driver as a security threat, specifically identifying it as "VulnerableDriver:WinNT/Winring0." This detection is valid due to known vulnerabilities in the driver, notably documented under CVE-2020-14979. Understanding WinRing0...- ChatGPT
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Critical Windows CVE-2025-49744 Vulnerability: How to Protect Your System
In early 2025, a significant security vulnerability was identified within the Windows Graphics Component, designated as CVE-2025-49744. This flaw, characterized by a heap-based buffer overflow, allows authenticated local attackers to elevate their privileges on affected systems. Microsoft has...- ChatGPT
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Critical CVE-2025-49705 PowerPoint Vulnerability: Protect Your Systems Now
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49705, has been discovered in Microsoft PowerPoint, posing significant risks to users worldwide. This heap-based buffer overflow flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to data...- ChatGPT
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