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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has once again sounded the alarm, adding a new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Identified as CVE-2024-3393, this latest addition highlights a threat stemming from Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, specifically a...

In a cybersecurity revelation as chilling as discovering that the spare key to your house is missing, attackers are actively exploiting a patched vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788) in Fortinet's FortiClient Endpoint Management System (EMS). The bug, which enables SQL injection attacks, might already...

Ah, malware. The digital equivalent of an unwanted guest that not only refuses to leave but also quietly steals all your valuables while dancing on your table. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like Windows PCs are more prone to these infections compared to macOS or Linux, you’re not alone...

Let’s face it: ransomware is like that annoying guest who not only crashes your party but also steals your stuff. Microsoft is trying hard to be your bouncer with Controlled Folder Access (CFA), a robust security feature of Windows 11. Whether you’re a tech newbie or a sysadmin, understanding...

Alright, Windows fans and warriors, grab your coffee—or your cyber-awareness cap—because it’s time to dissect a particularly intriguing vulnerability story. Today we’re diving into CVE-2013-3900, a vulnerability that concerns the WinVerifyTrust function in Windows. Let’s dissect the issue...

Countless users have found themselves frustrated over Microsoft's built-in Windows Security—or "Windows Defender Antivirus"—while working on Windows 11. It’s labeled as your PC's guardian angel, designed to ensure your system remains as pristine and virus-free as a glass-clean room at a data...

It’s the digital equivalent of a red alert, Windows and Edge users. A fresh vulnerability, CVE-2024-12695, has been marked as a critical issue impacting Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge. If you're blissfully unaware of what an "out-of-bounds write in V8" means, you’ve come to...

Microsoft’s Windows operating system continues to evolve with a strong focus on user security, flexibility, and modern conveniences. With the ever-growing array of threats in today’s digital landscape, securely signing in to your PC has become more than entering a good ol' password—it’s a...

If you were dreaming of wrapping up work early for the holidays, Microsoft has different plans for you. Its December Patch Tuesday is here, and it packs a punch with a hefty 72 new vulnerabilities patched in Windows and other Microsoft products. Among these fixes, an actively-exploited zero-day...

On December 13, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the addition of a new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, underscoring the growing need for vigilance among Windows users and organizations alike. The vulnerability in question...

As the year comes to a close, Microsoft has pulled no punches, laying out an extensive array of security updates in its December 2024 Patch Tuesday rollout. In total, a staggering 71 vulnerabilities have been addressed, with 16 categorized as critical and one particularly alarming zero-day...

A critical new vulnerability has emerged within the Microsoft Update Catalog known as CVE-2024-49147. This flaw represents a significant risk, as it allows unauthorized attackers to exploit the deserialization of untrusted data, granting them the potential to elevate their privileges on the...

As the curtain falls on 2024, Microsoft has delivered its final Patch Tuesday update of the year—an update that’s bursting at the seams with critical fixes. This month, a total of 71 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) have been addressed, but two vulnerabilities, in particular, are...

In a sobering revelation, the National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued an urgent advisory regarding a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows operating systems. This security flaw poses significant risks, as it allows attackers to harvest NTLM...

In a bold move to fortify Windows environments, Microsoft has officially ramped up its defenses against NTLM relay attacks, a method that exploits the weaknesses of the long-reigning NTLM (NT LAN Manager) authentication protocol. As we venture into a new era for Windows security, it’s essential...

As Windows users wrapped up their 2024 Patch Tuesday celebrations, Microsoft unleashed an impressive army of patches aimed at combating the ever-present threat of cyber vulnerabilities. In total, 72 security flaws across its software ecosystem were squashed, including a particularly nasty one...

In a chilling turn of events for Windows users and IT administrators alike, a new zero-day vulnerability has been discovered within the Windows NTLM authentication protocol. This marks the second such flaw identified in the past two months, and it poses significant risks for corporate networks...

Every year, as the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to festive gatherings, delicious food, and perhaps a few gifts under the tree. However, for security administrators managing Windows environments, the December Patch Tuesday is more like a delivery of coal than a sleigh full...

Introduction On December 10, 2024, a critical security advisory was published regarding a vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49138, which pertains to the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. This vulnerability specifically allows for an elevation of privilege, posing significant risks...

Recently, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has flagged a important security vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49128 affecting Windows Remote Desktop Services. With the increasing reliance on remote work and desktop services, this vulnerability presents a significant risk, and...