windows vulnerabilities

Windows updates continue to keep IT professionals and enthusiasts on their toes. The latest April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5055523) and Windows 10 (KB5055518) has introduced a curious new quirk: an empty “inetpub” folder appearing in the root of the C: drive, even on systems...

Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...

The recent disclosure of CVE-2025-26680, a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Windows Standards-Based Storage Management Service, has caught the eye of system administrators and IT professionals alike. The vulnerability, rooted in uncontrolled resource consumption, has the potential to...

Windows users and IT professionals—prepare to dive into the intricacies of a fresh challenge in the cybersecurity landscape. CVE-2025-27473, a denial-of-service vulnerability discovered in the Windows HTTP.sys driver, exposes a path for attackers to trigger uncontrolled resource consumption...

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for March has unleashed a veritable arsenal of security updates to plug 58 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, and Edge—a potent reminder that even the most trusted ecosystems require constant vigilance. For Windows users, both home and corporate, the message is...

Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday delivers a hefty update – and with it, a barrage of vulnerabilities that IT professionals and Windows users need to quickly address. This month’s bulletin features 57 vulnerabilities – a volume comparable to last month’s release – with evidence of in-the-wild...

Cybersecurity is evolving at breakneck speed—and not always for the better. Recent findings by Guardz’s Research Unit reveal an unsettling trend on the dark web: Attack as a Service (AaaS) offerings aimed squarely at small businesses. With cybercriminals now able to rent out access to entire...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, new vulnerabilities surface regularly, demanding swift awareness and action from users and IT professionals alike. On December 10, 2024, a critical security advisory highlighted CVE-2024-49078, an Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability linked to the...

On November 28, 2024, an alarming report emerged highlighting the stark reality that a staggering 450 million Windows users must act swiftly to safeguard their PCs against newly discovered vulnerabilities. This warning, echoed from various cybersecurity stalwarts, serves as an urgent reminder in...

As the world of cybersecurity continues to confront rising threats, Microsoft recently made headlines with its November Patch Tuesday, a monthly ritual where it scrubs vulnerabilities from its popular software. This month, Microsoft tackled 88 vulnerabilities head-on, including a couple of...

In a world increasingly reliant on digital trust, the implications of vulnerabilities can’t be overstated. The recent unveiling of a vulnerability registered as CVE-2024-38253 offers a stark reminder of the persistent challenges associated with system security, especially within Microsoft’s...

In the realm of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities can pose significant threats not only to individual users but also to entire organizational infrastructures. One such vulnerability that has recently come to light is CVE-2024-38215, which affects the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. This...