windows security

Chromium Vulnerability CVE-2025-1919: Out-of-Bounds Read in Media – What Windows Users Need to Know A recent security advisory has drawn attention to CVE-2025-1919, a vulnerability discovered in Chromium's media component that could have implications for users across several browsers. With...

Optimize Windows Security: Top Antivirus Picks for 2025 In an era characterized by increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Windows users must prioritize robust antivirus protection. As outlined in a recent CNET feature, maximizing your data security in 2025 means choosing an antivirus solution...

Acronis Tops G2 Winter 2025: A New Benchmark in Endpoint Protection In an era defined by sophisticated cyber threats and ever-evolving attack vectors, robust endpoint protection isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. Acronis has recently earned top placement in the G2 Winter 2025 Grid® Report...

Safeguarding Your Windows Files with Microsoft 365 and OneDrive Backup When it comes to protecting your digital life, Microsoft 365 and OneDrive form a dynamic duo that every Windows user should consider. In an era where data loss—whether from hardware mishaps, pesky malware, or accidental...

Massive Malvertising Campaign Exposes GitHub-Hosted Malware In early December 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence uncovered a large-scale malvertising campaign that has left nearly one million devices exposed to sophisticated information stealers. This unique and multi-stage attack, which...

Facebook Login Walls: What Windows Users Should Know Social media platforms have long walked the tightrope between open sharing and protecting user privacy. Recent examples on Facebook—two remarkably similar posts that greet viewers with a “You must log in to continue” message—have reignited...

Windows Security: USB Defense & Datacenter Trends In the ever-evolving world of IT, Windows users face challenges that range from securing endpoints against crafty USB drive attacks to keeping pace with radical datacenter innovations powering the digital economy. Today, we delve into two...

Cyber Espionage and AI Modernization: Navigating a Shifting Threat Landscape In an era where both cyberattacks and technological innovations dominate the headlines, Windows administrators and IT enthusiasts alike face a dual-edged challenge. On one front, state-sponsored espionage groups such as...

Windows Alert: KDC Proxy RCE & AMD UEFI Updates In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, keeping Windows systems secure and ensuring hardware compatibility are more critical than ever. Two major developments have captured the attention of IT professionals and Windows enthusiasts alike. One...

Critical ICS, Windows and Router Vulnerabilities Alert In today's rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, security advisories aren’t just routine updates—they’re early warnings that call for immediate attention. Recent alerts from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)...

Keysight Ixia Vision Vulnerabilities: A Wake-Up Call for IT Security In today’s interconnected industrial environments, even specialized equipment like the Keysight Ixia Vision Product Family can become a focal point for sophisticated cyberattacks. Recent advisories have highlighted multiple...

Carrier Block Load Vulnerability Uncovered: Uncontrolled Search Paths and DLL Hijacking Risks In a recent security advisory, Carrier has disclosed a vulnerability in its Block Load HVAC load calculation program that could have significant implications for organizations using this tool—even if...

CISA KEV Catalog Update: Five High-Risk Vulnerabilities Exposed The cybersecurity landscape just got a little more treacherous. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog with five new entries, shedding light on...

Paragon Driver Exploited: A New Ransomware Attack Vector for Windows A fresh threat is looming over Windows users as ransomware attackers have begun exploiting vulnerabilities in a trusted, kernel-level driver used by Paragon Partition Manager. In an alarming development, cybercriminals are...

CISA Warns of High-Risk Exploits – A Wake-Up Call for Windows and Network Admins The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently sounded the alarm on a series of active attacks targeting vulnerabilities in a mix of network devices and software. Among the affected are...

CISA Sounds the Alarm on Windows Win32k Vulnerability In a stern warning to both public and private sectors, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory over a critical vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows operating system. Known as CVE-2018-8639, this...

Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2 Vulnerability: What Windows Users Need to Know A recently discovered security vulnerability in Delta Electronics’ CNCSoft-G2 has raised concerns within the industrial control and automation community. While the affected product is a human-machine interface (HMI)...

Hitachi Energy XMC20 Vulnerability: Relative Path Traversal Exposes Control Systems A new vulnerability alert has surfaced from Hitachi Energy regarding their XMC20 industrial control system. The vulnerability—a relative path traversal flaw (CWE-23) tied to CVE-2024-2461—has raised concerns...

Carrier Block Load Vulnerability: Uncontrolled Search Paths Under Scrutiny A new security advisory has emerged targeting Carrier’s Block Load—a widely used HVAC load calculation program. The vulnerability, identified as an uncontrolled search path element flaw (CWE-427), presents a significant...

Carrier Block Load Vulnerability: What Windows Users Should Know The world of IT security is no stranger to vulnerabilities lurking in unexpected places—even within industry-specific software. Today's advisory concerns a vulnerability in Carrier's Block Load, a popular HVAC load calculation...