Semperis, a leader in identity security, has recently unveiled a critical vulnerability in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), termed the "Golden dMSA" attack. This flaw enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and generate passwords for all dMSAs and...
Here’s a summary of the critical findings from Semperis regarding Windows Server 2025 and the new design flaw:
Golden dMSA Flaw Overview
What is Golden dMSA?
Golden dMSA is a critical design flaw in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) in Windows Server 2025.
It allows attackers to...
Here’s a summary of the critical flaw "Golden dMSA" in Windows Server 2025 reported by Semperis:
What is Golden dMSA?
Golden dMSA is a newly discovered, critical design flaw in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) on Windows Server 2025.
Discovered by: Semperis, a security research and...
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Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday update, intended to enhance security across its platforms, inadvertently caused boot failures in certain Azure Virtual Machines (VMs). This issue primarily affected configurations where Trusted Launch was disabled and Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was...
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update triggered an unexpected and critical issue for Azure users relying on Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS)—a bug that ultimately prevented certain virtual machines (VMs) from launching at all. In a twist that stymied both IT administrators and cloud...
Semperis has unveiled a critical design flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), termed "Golden dMSA." This vulnerability allows attackers to generate service account passwords, facilitating undetected, persistent access across Active Directory environments...
For enterprise environments contemplating a rapid migration to Windows Server 2025, the spotlight has recently shifted from the platform’s much-lauded innovations to a potentially game-changing security vulnerability identified by research firm Semperis. This flaw—dubbed “Golden dMSA”—impacts...
Semperis researchers have identified a critical design flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs), termed the "Golden dMSA" vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to achieve persistent, undetected access to managed service accounts, potentially exposing resources...
Windows users and IT professionals are set to notice a significant shift in the out-of-box experience when deploying Windows 11, version 24H2, or Windows Server 2025, thanks to a major change in the way Microsoft delivers inbox Microsoft Store app updates via refreshed installation media. This...
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A pivotal security development has emerged from the world of enterprise identity management: a critical flaw has been identified in delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) within Windows Server 2025. This vulnerability, discovered and named the “Golden dMSA” attack by Semperis security...
Microsoft has recently released an out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5064489, to address a critical issue affecting Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) running Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2. This emergency patch resolves a bug that prevented certain VMs from launching when Virtualization-Based...
The arrival of Windows Server 2025 marks a pivotal point in enterprise IT, ushering in a series of advancements designed to meet the demands of modern digital infrastructure. With a relentless focus on improving security, optimizing performance, and enabling unprecedented agility within hybrid...
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The latest wave of dynamic updates from Microsoft signals a subtle yet consequential shift in how the software giant shapes the future of the Windows ecosystem, particularly for those adopting Windows 11 and the imminent Windows Server 2025. Benefitting both enterprise administrators and...
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It looks like you are referencing a blog post discussing a known issue where Windows 11 24H2 or Windows Server 2025 virtual machines hang after the July 2025 update, and that Microsoft released an out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5064489, to address this.
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Microsoft has recently released a series of dynamic updates aimed at enhancing the setup and recovery processes for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. These updates, identified by KB5062785, KB5062683, KB5062688, and KB5062693, are designed to improve the Windows Recovery Environment...
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On July 8, 2025, Microsoft released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a substantial number of vulnerabilities across various products. This release is particularly noteworthy due to the introduction of new features in Windows 11 and the resolution of critical security flaws.
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Here’s a summary of the issues described in the BornCity blog post "WSUS has synchronization problems (July 9, 2025)":
What Happened?
Since July 9, 2025, administrators have reported that WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) is unable to synchronize with Microsoft’s update servers.
Attempts to...
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Here is a summary of the update described in the Microsoft Support KB article for KB5062688 (Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, released July 8, 2025):
Summary
This update improves the Windows recovery environment (WinRE) for Windows 11 24H2 and...
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Here is a summary of the information in KB5062785: Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 (dated July 8, 2025):
Overview
KB5062785 provides a setup dynamic update targeting:
Windows 11, version 24H2 (including SE, Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, IoT...
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Microsoft has released the KB5062688 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025 on July 8, 2025. This update enhances the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), ensuring a more secure and reliable recovery process.
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