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  1. Understanding Windows Schannel Vulnerabilities: CVE-2014-6321 and CVE-2010-2566

    The Windows Secure Channel (Schannel) component has been a cornerstone of Microsoft's security architecture, facilitating encrypted communications across various Windows services. However, its critical role has also made it a focal point for security vulnerabilities over the years. A notable...
  2. Windows Server 2025 dMSAs Vulnerability: How to Detect and Prevent Privilege Escalation

    In the dynamic and continually evolving world of enterprise cybersecurity, the introduction of new technologies that promise both innovation and efficiency often brings with it fresh vectors for attack. The latest development in Windows Server 2025—specifically the new feature known as delegated...
  3. Essential Guide to Disabling Legacy TLS and Enabling TLS 1.2/1.3 on Windows Server

    Transport Layer Security (TLS) is at the heart of secure communications on the modern internet, defending data in transit from eavesdropping, tampering, and other threats. For organizations relying on Windows Server to deliver web applications or manage infrastructure, keeping TLS protocols up...
  4. Automating SQL Server Point-in-Time Recovery with VSS-Integrated AWS EBS Snapshots

    Automating point-in-time recovery for SQL Server using Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) snapshots represents a major leap forward in cloud-based database management, combining the reliability and performance of AWS with the sophisticated needs of enterprise SQL Server environments. As...
  5. How Bongdaso.com Uses IIS on Windows Server for High-Performance Sports Web Hosting

    Behind every high-traffic sports website is a robust technical backbone designed to deliver not only speed but also security, scalability, and reliability. For bongdaso.com—a popular Vietnamese football news and score portal—this means leveraging the powerful yet intricate capabilities of...
  6. Understanding Windows Dynamic Updates: Essential Patches for Setup and Recovery

    Few updates in Windows ecosystems are as silently critical—and often misunderstood—as the so-called "Dynamic Updates." Last week, Microsoft quietly pushed out two new Dynamic Update packages for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025: KB5060614 (Setup Dynamic Update) and KB5059693 (Safe OS...
  7. Mandatory Defender Updates for Windows Fresh Installations: Secure Your System First

    A recent development in the world of Windows operating systems has illuminated a crucial security step that could easily be overlooked by even the most diligent IT professionals and home users alike: Microsoft’s newly mandated Defender update for fresh installations of Windows 11, Windows 10...
  8. Windows 11 May 2025 Update: Security, AI, Device Management & Productivity Enhancements

    Windows 11 continues its transformation journey with a slew of May 2025 updates designed to reinforce Microsoft’s vision of a modern, AI-enhanced, and secure personal computing environment. The latest features, spanning everything from device management and security to next-generation Copilot+...
  9. Windows 11 May 2025 Update: AI, Security, and Management Innovations for Modern Organizations

    Microsoft’s ongoing refinement of Windows 11 continues to be shaped by its two core mandates: meeting the needs of modern organizations and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered computing. The May 2025 updates to Windows 11 deliver fresh security innovations, management...
  10. Critical Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Boot Failures in Virtual Machines

    Here's a summary of the latest issue following the May Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 (KB5058405), as well as key details and recommended actions: What Happened? The KB5058405 update, released on May 13, 2025, is causing Windows 11 virtual machines (VMs) to fail to boot. This critical...
  11. 2025 Windows Endpoint Security: Zero Trust, AI Defense & Resilient Recovery Strategies

    The relentless evolution of the enterprise security landscape in 2025 places an unprecedented emphasis on securing Windows endpoints, reflecting both the aftermath of the widespread CrowdStrike incident of 2024 and the new technological imperatives shaping endpoint protection. The high-profile...
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  13. Understanding KB5059693: How Safe OS Dynamic Updates Enhance Windows 11 and Server Deployment

    The ongoing evolution of Windows continues to draw significant attention from IT professionals, home users, and enterprise administrators alike—particularly as each cumulative or dynamic update shapes the landscape of reliability, security, and future-readiness. Frequently, under-the-hood...
  14. Microsoft KB5060614 Dynamic Update Enhances Windows 11 & Server Installation

    Microsoft has released KB5060614, a Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, dated May 28, 2025. This update focuses on enhancing the Windows setup process by updating core setup binaries and associated files used during feature updates. Key Enhancements in...
  15. Microsoft Developing Unified Windows Update Orchestration Platform for Seamless System Updates

    Here is a concise summary from multiple sources—including your Mashable link and forum insights—about Microsoft’s unified “Windows Update orchestration platform”: What is it? Microsoft is developing a platform that will update all software on Windows—this includes apps, drivers, and core system...
  16. Protect Your Windows Deployments: How to Keep Defender Up-to-Date in Installation Images

    Windows installation images have long been a staple tool for IT administrators, power users, and anyone intent on maintaining control over their Windows environment. Whether for fresh installations, repairs, or spinning up virtual machines, ISOs and deployment images represent the foundation for...
  17. CVE-2024-6769: Critical Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability and How to Protect Your Systems

    In September 2024, a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-6769, was disclosed, affecting multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions from 2016 through 2022. This flaw enables authenticated attackers to escalate their...
  18. Critical Windows Server 2025 Vulnerability 'BadSuccessor' Exposes Domain Privilege Escalation Risks

    A critical and as yet unpatched vulnerability in Windows Server 2025 has shaken the enterprise security community, exposing devastating privilege escalation risks for nearly any Active Directory (AD) environment leveraging the platform. Security researchers at Akamai uncovered the exploit—dubbed...
  19. Windows 11 Hotpatching Revolution: No-Restart Updates and Future of Windows Maintenance

    For years, the monthly ritual of Windows Update has been accompanied by the inevitable warning: “Restart required.” For enterprise administrators, IT professionals, and even home users, reboots are a disruptive necessity—interrupting workflows, delaying critical real-time operations, and...
  20. Windows 11 LTSC 2024 KB5061258 Hotpatch: Enhancing Security with Minimal Downtime

    In a landscape shaped by relentless threats and evolving security demands, the release of KB5061258 (Build 26100.3983) for Windows 11 LTSC 2024 has generated significant interest among IT professionals, administrators, and power users invested in long-term deployment strategies. This out-of-band...