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  1. Understanding the Windows 'inetpub' Folder After April 2025 Update: Security Benefits and Best Pract

    A New Security Measure or a Nuisance? Understanding the "inetpub" Folder Post-Windows Update April 2025’s Patch Tuesday update has introduced Windows users—both on Windows 10 and 11—to an unexpected sight: a mysterious empty folder named C:\inetpub. If your system now features this enigmatic...
  2. Critical Windows CLFS Vulnerability CVE-2025-29824: Ransomware Threats Explored

    The discovery of a zero-day vulnerability in Windows’ Common Log File System (CLFS) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Identified as CVE-2025-29824, this flaw targets a critical component responsible for transaction logging—and its exploitation can pave the way for...
  3. CVE-2025-26652: Understanding Windows Storage Management DoS Vulnerability

    A Closer Look at CVE-2025-26652: Denial of Service in Windows Standards-Based Storage Management Service A new vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-26652, has been identified in Windows’ Standards-Based Storage Management Service. This issue, which results from uncontrolled resource consumption...
  4. CVE-2025-21205: Critical Windows Telephony Service Vulnerability Explained

    The recent disclosure of CVE-2025-21205 has raised serious concerns among Windows users and cybersecurity experts alike. This vulnerability, stemming from a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Telephony Service, provides a pathway for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code over a...
  5. CVE-2025-21204: Critical Windows Update Vulnerability Exposed

    A new vulnerability has recently surfaced in the Windows Update Stack that caught the eye of security experts and system administrators alike. CVE-2025-21204 is a critical Elevation of Privilege issue that stems from improper link resolution—a flaw in how Windows “follows” file links before...
  6. Critical Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability: NTLM Credential Theft Exposed

    New Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability: NTLM Credential Theft on the Horizon A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability is sending shockwaves through the Windows community, potentially allowing remote attackers to steal NTLM authentication credentials without requiring any user interaction beyond...
  7. Windows Vulnerability ZDI-CAN-25373: A Decade of Covert Nation-State Exploits

    Nation-state hackers have been quietly exploiting a Windows vulnerability since 2017, leaving many organizations exposed to covert attacks. At the center of this drama is a zero-day flaw, tracked by Trend Micro as ZDI-CAN-25373, which manipulates how Windows handles shortcut (.lnk) files. While...
  8. Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability: State Actor Exploits and Mitigation Strategies

    Windows Zero‑Day: Exploited by 11 State Actors A recent investigative report reveals that a particularly dangerous Windows zero‑day vulnerability has been exploited by as many as 11 state‑sponsored hacking groups since 2017. This persistent flaw, which targets the way Windows handles NTLM...
  9. CVE-2025-24056: Critical Windows Vulnerability in Telephony Server

    The recent report detailing CVE-2025-24056 has set off alarms across the Windows community. At its core, this vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Telephony Server—a component integral to handling telephony services on various Windows systems. Let’s break down what...
  10. CVE-2025-24997: New DirectX Vulnerability Poses Denial-of-Service Risk

    A recent advisory from Microsoft’s Security Response Center has brought to light a new vulnerability—CVE-2025-24997—that affects the DirectX Graphics Kernel. While the bug might seem small on the surface, its impact can be significant: a simple null pointer dereference in Windows Kernel Memory...
  11. CVE-2025-24059: Windows Vulnerability Exposes Local Privilege Escalation Risks

    Windows’ intricate inner workings have once again come under scrutiny as a new vulnerability—CVE-2025-24059—poses a significant threat by enabling local privilege escalation through a subtle numeric conversion error in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. In this detailed analysis...
  12. CVE-2025-24066: Critical Windows Kernel Vulnerability Exposed

    Windows users, brace yourselves for another twist in the never-ending saga of kernel vulnerabilities. A newly disclosed flaw—CVE-2025-24066—has exposed a heap-based buffer overflow lurking in a critical Windows Kernel-Mode Driver, specifically within the Kernel Streaming Service Driver. This...
  13. Urgent: Windows Storage 0-Day Vulnerability CVE-2025-21391 Threatens Your Files

    A fresh security scare has hit the Windows ecosystem—a Windows Storage 0-day vulnerability that allows attackers to remotely delete targeted files on affected systems. With the public disclosure of CVE-2025-21391 on February 11, 2025, Windows users and system administrators need to buckle up and...
  14. CVE-2025-21371: Windows Telephony Service Vulnerability Exposed

    On February 11, 2025, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) published details regarding a notable vulnerability affecting the Windows Telephony Service—CVE-2025-21371. As Windows users, staying informed about such issues is critical, and this report sheds light on the risks posed by...
  15. CVE-2025-21349: New Vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Configuration

    A new vulnerability has surfaced on our radar—CVE-2025-21349, which targets the Windows Remote Desktop Configuration Service. Identified by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), this vulnerability highlights the risks of tampering with remote desktop configurations, a critical component...
  16. Major Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-21240: What Users Need to Know

    Hold on, folks—because it looks like 2025 is off to a thrilling start for Windows users! A newly disclosed security vulnerability titled “CVE-2025-21240” has emerged, and it's making some noise in the tech security landscape. This exploit targets the Windows Telephony Service, opening a pathway...
  17. Critical CVE-2025-21246 Vulnerability in Windows: How to Protect Your Systems

    In a surprising start to 2025, Microsoft disclosed CVE-2025-21246, a critical vulnerability in the Windows operating system that could potentially allow remote code execution (RCE) through the Windows Telephony Service. If you're not already positioning your hands on your keyboard to patch your...
  18. CVE-2025-21374: New Windows Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data

    Windows users, there’s a new security vulnerability you need to be aware of, and it could have serious implications for your system's privacy and data security. Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2025-21374, an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Client-Side Caching (CSC) Service. This...
  19. CVE-2025-21324: Critical Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Media

    The cybersecurity world has been shaken once again, and this time, it’s a significant one for Windows users. Microsoft has disclosed the details of CVE-2025-21324, an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability that is tied to Windows’ Digital Media components. If you’re a Windows user, security...
  20. CVE-2025-21286: Critical Windows Telephony Vulnerability Explained

    Attention, Windows users: a fresh security vulnerability has surfaced, and it's time to get the facts straight. The CVE-2025-21286 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, impacting the Windows Telephony service, has caught the attention of the cybersecurity community. Microsoft's advisory is out...