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  1. Debunking Antivirus Myths: Essential Windows Security Tips for 2025

    When it comes to protecting Windows PCs, few areas are more surrounded by myth, misconception, and outdated advice than antivirus software. For decades, security-focused users swapped stories of malware outbreaks, slowdowns caused by bloated security suites, and the secret tricks they swore...
  2. 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...
  3. Top Microsoft 365 Security Challenges in 2025: Protect Your Organization

    In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft 365 has become a cornerstone for organizational productivity, offering a suite of tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and data management. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a prime target for cyber threats...
  4. Critical Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities: Protect Your Systems Now

    The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recently issued a critical advisory highlighting multiple vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft Office. These security flaws pose significant risks, potentially allowing...
  5. Is Third-Party Antivirus Still Necessary? Windows 11 Security in 2025

    When it comes to securing a modern PC, few subjects trigger as much debate as the real necessity of third-party antivirus on Windows 11. For decades, the adage that “every Windows user needs antivirus” was as universally accepted as locking your front door—but today, things are changing...
  6. Windows 11 24H2 Update Introduces Contextual In-App FAQs for User-Friendly PC Support

    Microsoft’s aggressive push to modernize and demystify Windows reaches a notable milestone in the Windows 11 24H2 update, driven by the introduction of an in-app Frequently Asked Questions section within the Settings menu. This move, at first glance a subtle interface tweak, signals a strategic...
  7. Protecting Your Organization from Phishing Attacks on Microsoft Copilot

    The growing adoption of generative AI in the workplace has ushered in sweeping changes across industries, delivering newfound efficiencies and innovative capabilities. Yet, with each leap toward automation and intelligence, a parallel, shadowy world of cyber threats surges ahead. A recent...
  8. Windows 10 End-of-Support 2025: Essential Guide for Upgrading Organizations

    As the sun begins to set on Windows 10, organizations and individuals alike face a critical crossroads in their technology journey. When Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would be the "last version" of Windows, many believed the constant cycle of upgrades and looming end-of-service deadlines...
  9. Windows 11 24H2 & BitLocker: Security Upgrade or Data Risk?

    In the wake of Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update, a spirited discussion has erupted among users, IT professionals, and security experts about the evolving role of BitLocker encryption—particularly its expanded, default activation and the potential risks this poses regarding data loss. As more...
  10. Protecting Remote Support: How to Safeguard Against Quick Assist Scams in 2023

    The heart of modern cybersecurity drama doesn’t thump to the tune of hooded figures feverishly tapping in darkened basements, but to the rhythm of normal-seeming interactions—sometimes under the polite facade of tech support. Once considered a mere handy little utility for the digitally...
  11. Beware AI-Driven Scams: Why You Should Avoid Using Quick Assist for Remote Support

    Microsoft recently issued a stern warning to both Windows and Mac users that sounds more like a no-nonsense parent than a world-leading technology corporation: Don't use the Quick Assist app to let anyone “fix” your computer. It’s not because the app itself is suddenly crawling with bugs or...
  12. Microsoft’s Continuous Fight Against Online Fraud: AI, Security Tools, and User Empowerment

    Microsoft’s battle lines in the war against online fraud are drawn in digital code, threat intelligence dashboards, and, perhaps most importantly, in the evolving hearts and minds of users worldwide. The world’s most valuable software company isn’t content to simply rest on its laurels as a...
  13. Why Windows 11's Inetpub Folder Matters: Understanding Microsoft's Security Strategy

    Mysterious Windows Folder or Hidden Security Shield? It seems Windows 11 users have been treated to an unexpected Easter egg, courtesy of Microsoft's ongoing security enhancements. The infamous "inetpub" folder has been quietly appearing after the KB5055523 update – regardless of whether...
  14. Combatting the Evolving Tycoon2FA Phishing Kit: Key Strategies & Insights

    Unmasking the Upgraded Tycoon2FA Phishing Kit In recent months, cybersecurity experts have seen a concerning evolution in phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) tools, with Tycoon2FA emerging as one of the most sophisticated threats. Once infamous for bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) on...
  15. End of Windows 10 Support: A New Cybersecurity Challenge for Users and Hackers

    A New Cybersecurity Era: End of Windows 10 Support Sparks Opportunity for Hackers As Windows 10's end-of-life approaches, the looming discontinuation of security updates in October 2025 is drawing attention from IT professionals and cybercriminals alike. This article delves into the anticipated...
  16. 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...
  17. Windows 11's New FAQ Feature: Simplifying PC Performance Insights

    Windows 11 is taking a bold step toward demystifying PC performance for everyday users. The latest Windows Insider builds now include an educational FAQ feature tucked away in the System > About settings section. At its core, this innovation aims to explain how key components—such as memory...
  18. Protecting Microsoft 365: Countering the ClickFix OAuth Attack

    Microsoft 365 credentials are now squarely in the crosshairs of a new, sophisticated cyberattack. In a campaign dubbed the ClickFix attack—as first reported by SC Media and detailed by BleepingComputer—the threat actors are using fake OAuth apps to pilfer sensitive credentials from government...
  19. CVE-2025-24083: Understanding and Mitigating Microsoft Office Vulnerability

    In-Depth Look at CVE-2025-24083: Microsoft Office’s Untrusted Pointer Dereference Issue Microsoft Office, one of the world’s most widely deployed productivity suites, has once again come under scrutiny with the disclosure of CVE-2025-24083. This vulnerability, stemming from an untrusted pointer...
  20. Microsoft Teams Phishing Attack: What You Need to Know

    In a startling development that reads like a spy thriller, cybercriminals—allegedly with Kremlin ties—are exploiting Microsoft Teams invites to wage a sophisticated phishing campaign. If you've ever felt a twinge of apprehension upon receiving an unexpected Teams meeting invitation, you may well...