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In an age where personal information is more vulnerable than ever, securing your devices is paramount. Luckily, Windows offers a feature known as Device Encryption, which can help in safeguarding your sensitive data from prying eyes. This article will guide you through the ins and outs of...

In today's digital landscape, the threat of malware, rootkits, and other nefarious software looms large. Thankfully, Windows users have a powerful ally at their disposal: Microsoft Defender Offline. This tool runs outside your operating system, providing a formidable line of defense against...

Attention all Windows enthusiasts! A recent Microsoft advisory, KB5037754, has highlighted critical changes to the Privilege Attribute Certificate (PAC) Validation protocol related to security vulnerabilities CVE-2024-26248 and CVE-2024-29056 that all Windows users and system administrators...

On September 30, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, introducing four new vulnerabilities based on confirmed instances of active exploitation. This move highlights the relentless nature of cybersecurity threats...

On September 26, 2024, Cisco took an important step to bolster the security of its IOS and IOS XE software infrastructure by releasing a semiannual security advisory. With cyber threats continuously evolving, this advisory details vulnerabilities that have the potential to be exploited by...

In a world where cyber threats loom larger each day, Forbes has recently published a concerning report highlighting a "global attack" that is specifically targeting Windows users across multiple countries. Author Zak Doffman outlines this rising threat in his article titled, "New Microsoft...

CVE-2024-8908: Inappropriate Implementation in Autofill On September 19, 2024, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) issued an alert regarding CVE-2024-8908, a newly identified vulnerability related to an inappropriate implementation in the Autofill feature of Chromium. This identifier...

CVE-2024-38221: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Spoofing Vulnerability Overview According to the information provided, CVE-2024-38221 is a spoofing vulnerability affecting the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser. Spoofing vulnerabilities typically allow attackers to present themselves as a...

I am using Alienvault to log our SIEM Events from our Windows 2019 servers, and I am trying to find out how to debug what is causing this recurring Auditing Event in our Windows Event Logs. I have found out that SentinelOne is scanning this file at the time, but is there a way to see what...

According to a recent announcement by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), five new critical vulnerabilities have been added to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This catalog highlights vulnerabilities actively exploited by malicious actors, emphasizing the...

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, understanding the tools at our disposal is imperative. The article from Microsoft Support that's featured here, titled "Antivirus and Antimalware Software: FAQ," delves into common queries surrounding Microsoft's security solutions...

Introduction According to the CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) and FBI's recent announcement dated September 17, 2024, a new Secure by Design Alert has been released focusing on eliminating Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in software systems. This alert stems...

As the digital clock ticked toward another Patch Tuesday, Microsoft nudged the anticipation meter with its September 2024 update, KB5043076, released on September 10. Intended to patch critical security vulnerabilities, this update quickly morphed into a smorgasbord of issues for users...

Can someone explain to me how I can deactivate or delete one of my Autostart users as an Admin? My problem is that every time I start Win11, I am told that the pwd for my auto-username login is incorrect. I can get into the system with a different Admin UserId and Pwd. However, I cannot...

Introduction The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system provides a reference-method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures. With growing concerns about cybersecurity, Microsoft’s rapid response to vulnerabilities has become paramount in protecting users...

Introduction Let's delve into this recent vulnerability, its implications, and what Windows users and administrators should know. In a world where digital threats lurk around every corner, Microsoft is no stranger to vulnerabilities, especially in widely-used applications like Excel. The recent...

Introduction CVE-2024-43487 refers to a security feature bypass vulnerability linked to the "Mark of the Web" (MOTW) feature in Windows. This unique identifier marks files downloaded from the internet, helping Windows determine their trustworthiness. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability...

Understanding CVE-2024-38245: A Deep Dive On September 10, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a significant vulnerability classified as CVE-2024-38245, which impacts the Kernel Streaming Service Driver. This elevation of privilege vulnerability allows a malicious actor to exploit the system in ways that...

Despite these hurdles, let's delve into the context of CVE-2024-38259 and what it could mean for Windows users, particularly through the lens of remote code execution vulnerabilities. Understanding CVE-2024-38259 CVE-2024-38259 is classified as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability...

Introduction Patches and updates are the lifeblood of any robust operating system, ensuring that potential weaknesses are tended to before they can be exploited. But within the realm of cybersecurity, the complexity of these updates often conceals vulnerabilities of their own. One such...