virtualization-based security

Microsoft's Recall feature, introduced in Windows 11, has been a focal point of discussion due to its innovative approach and the privacy concerns it raises. This feature captures periodic screenshots of user activity, storing them locally to facilitate comprehensive search functionalities...

Windows 11’s security landscape is shifting again, and this time the news carries both technical nuance and real-world consequences: Microsoft is officially deprecating the Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclaves feature for certain Windows 11 systems, including the widely deployed 23H2...

Microsoft’s approach to security in Windows has always been a balancing act: bolstering defenses while maintaining system performance, compatibility, and a user base that ranges from individual enthusiasts to the world’s largest enterprises. Over the past several years, virtualization-based...

AMD’s latest flagship CPUs are again setting high expectations in the PC gaming world, but new benchmarks are shaking up long-held assumptions about the ideal combination of hardware and software for performance enthusiasts. This week’s revelations, focusing on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7...

Microsoft has made waves once again in the Windows ecosystem, and this time, it’s not for a flashy UI refresh or another round of Start menu rearrangement. Instead, the company has quietly pulled the plug on a critical piece of its security infrastructure for older versions of Windows 11 and...

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...

Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) is one of Microsoft’s most powerful defenses—a built-in digital vault designed to isolate sensitive operations from potential threats. Yet even the strongest fortresses can have unexpected gaps. CVE-2025-27735 introduces one such gap by exploiting...

Hotpatch updates for Windows clients represent a revolutionary advancement in how organizations maintain security while keeping productivity intact. By eliminating the need for constant reboots and ensuring that critical protections are applied immediately, Microsoft is once again proving its...

AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D is making waves, but not entirely for the reasons AMD and gamers might expect. Recent benchmarks paint a curious picture: the chip known for its gaming prowess appears to run noticeably better on Windows 10 than Windows 11. That revelation comes as a mild shock to those who...

A fresh critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-21370, related to Windows’ Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave has surfaced, ringing alarm bells across IT landscapes. Microsoft has officially flagged this as an "Elevation of Privilege" vulnerability, indicating potential exploitation paths that...

Attention Windows users and system administrators: A newly disclosed vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-21340, has emerged in Microsoft's Virtualization-Based Security (VBS). This sounds intimidating, right? Well, don’t worry—I’m here to break it down and explain why this vulnerability...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft has recently announced a critical vulnerability affecting Windows virtualization technology, identified as CVE-2024-49076. This vulnerability is associated with Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS), specifically targeting the...

As Windows users, understanding the security mechanisms that protect our systems is crucial. A recent advisory from Microsoft provides important guidance for managing the rollback of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) related updates, aimed at addressing vulnerabilities that potentially expose...

Introduction In the evolving landscape of operating systems, Windows 11 has made significant strides towards enhancing security features, prominently through its implementation of Virtualization-based Security (VBS) and Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI). However, users are increasingly...

In an important update released just recently, Microsoft has addressed the critical Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) vulnerability dubbed CVE-2024-21302, a flaw that could potentially allow attackers to downgrade modern Windows operating systems without user awareness. This significant...

In a significant advisory for Windows users, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the national cybersecurity agency, has issued a warning regarding multiple vulnerabilities affecting various versions of Microsoft Windows, particularly Windows 10 and Windows 11. These...