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The landscape of Windows Server security is shifting rapidly, and the upcoming release of Windows Server 2025 stands as a testament to Microsoft’s evolving priorities. In the wake of recent high-profile vulnerabilities and administrative headaches caused by patches, Windows Server 2025 promises...

With little fanfare but seismic impact, Microsoft has charted a new course for enterprise IT security with Windows Server 2025’s latest round of security updates and architectural changes. As organizations across the globe race to secure increasingly hybrid and cloud-integrated environments...

It’s tempting to leap straight into customizing a new Windows 11 PC—installing favorite apps, adjusting the wallpaper, tweaking just about every setting until the whole machine feels unmistakably yours. But amidst the excitement, the crucial work of securing your device can quietly slip through...

Microsoft, in its quest to fortify Windows 11 against cunning update-hijackers, has—ironically—gifted users with a shiny new security headache in the form of the C:\inetpub folder. If you’re scratching your head, don’t worry; so is half the Windows community. Once an arcane haunt for web server...

Windows Defender, Microsoft’s trusty default security friend, is like that basic vanilla ice cream at your office’s holiday party—ubiquitous, generally acceptable, but likely to leave the connoisseurs digging for something with more sprinkles. For IT professionals, small business owners, and...

It starts innocently enough: you sit down at your Windows 11 PC, open up a few browser tabs, perhaps launch a productivity app or two, and suddenly, your once-speedy computer sounds like it’s prepping for lift-off. Fans whirl, windows stall, that spinning wheel taunts you. A quick peek at the...

Is your mouse pointer waltzing across the screen with the panache of a ghostly marionette, programs launching and closing as if your PC has developed a mind of its own? Or perhaps new user accounts have appeared mysteriously, and your once-pristine desktop now sports a lineup of unfamiliar...

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...

Microsoft’s April 8, 2025 Baseline Public Preview: A New Chapter in Windows Security and Usability On April 8, 2025, Microsoft rolled out a pivotal update for Windows 11 and the broader Windows ecosystem, marking a milestone that IT professionals and users have been anticipating for months. This...

How to Scan Your Computer for Viruses and Malware Using Free Windows Tools Is your computer running unusually slow? Are you seeing strange pop-ups or experiencing unexplained crashes? Your system might be infected with viruses or malware, but the good news is you don't have to spend a dime on...

Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) stands as a critical gatekeeper in the Windows security ecosystem, ensuring that only trusted applications execute on your system. However, CVE-2025-26678 has emerged as a notable threat—a local security bypass vulnerability rooted in improper access...

Bypassing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) might sound like something reserved for blockbuster spy movies, but in today’s threat landscape, it’s a real, high-stakes game played by red teams and security researchers alike. At the heart of this article is the in-depth exploration of...

The recent discovery of an exploit bypassing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) underscores the ever-evolving ingenuity of adversaries and the persistent challenges facing enterprise security. Researchers have revealed how sophisticated attackers can now leverage a JavaScript-based...

Windows Defender has recently stirred up a storm by flagging some popular hardware monitoring and fan control applications as malware—and it turns out the concern isn’t entirely unfounded. For many Windows users who have relied on tools from vendors like Razer, SteelSeries, and others to keep a...

Windows Defender’s recent crackdown on gaming tools has stirred up a lively debate among PC enthusiasts. If you’ve noticed that your fan control or RGB lighting applications suddenly stopped cooperating, there’s a good chance it wasn’t your hardware that went haywire—it was Windows Defender...

The current wave of alerts from Windows Defender concerning the "WinRing0x64.sys" driver raises important questions for Windows users. If you've noticed that your favorite PC monitoring or fan control utility—from vendors like Razer and SteelSeries—is suddenly getting flagged, here’s a deep-dive...

The digital battleground has evolved, and so have the tools designed to protect your Windows PC. In 2025, staying secure means selecting antivirus software that not only blocks malware and phishing attempts but also works harmoniously with your system without slowing it down. Drawing from expert...

In a notable shift in its cybersecurity offerings, Microsoft has announced that its free VPN feature, included within Microsoft Defender for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, will be phased out by February 28, 2025. This decision has left users, tech experts, and cybersecurity...

Microsoft has kicked off 2025 with its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, and this round of fixes and improvements focuses on patching security vulnerabilities and enhancing system reliability for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. Whether you're a casual user or a system admin responsible for...

Pinch yourselves, folks! After two years of circling in the frustrating merry-go-round of toggling the same setting repeatedly, Microsoft has finally addressed a critical yet oddly persistent bug in Windows 11's Phishing Protection. According to the latest information, the January 2025 security...