Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows April 2025 Update Creates Empty Inetpub Folder to Fix CVE-2025-21204, Opens New Risks for Updates
Introduction The April 2025 Windows update, notably the Patch Tuesday release KB5055523, introduced a surprising and somewhat controversial change for many Windows 10 and 11 users: the sudden...
Understanding Windows' Inetpub Folder in 2025: Security Patch, Vulnerabilities, and How to Mitigate Risks
The In-Depth Guide to Windows' inetpub Folder: Security, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation in 2025 Introduction With the April 2025 cumulative updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, notably KB5055523,...
Windows 11 Inetpub Folder: Security Fix Creates New Update Sabotage Vulnerability
The seemingly innocuous inetpub folder in Windows 11 has become the center of a cybersecurity paradox that perfectly illustrates the cat-and-mouse game of modern operating system security. Introduced...
Critical Windows 11 24H2 Installation Media Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Pre-OS Attacks
A newly discovered vulnerability in the Windows 11 24H2 installation media process has prompted urgent security warnings from Microsoft and cybersecurity researchers, exposing millions of devices to...
Understanding the inetpub Folder in Windows Security: Purpose and Implications
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft released a cumulative update that introduced a new, empty folder named INLINECODE0 at the root of the C: drive on Windows systems. This unexpected addition has...
Windows Server 2025 Bug Forces Domain Controllers to Public Firewall Profile After Reboot
Overview Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, has encountered a critical issue affecting domain controllers (DCs). After a system restart, these servers fail to apply the...
Microsoft fixes NTLM flaw CVE-2025-24054 after rapid attacks hit Poland, Romania
Overview of March 2025 Patch Tuesday In March 2025, Microsoft released its regular Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a multitude of security vulnerabilities across its software suite. Among these,...
Microsoft NTLM Zero-Day & Apple iOS Vulnerabilities: March 2025 Security Crisis
The cybersecurity landscape of March 2025 witnessed a perfect storm of simultaneous threats targeting both enterprise Windows environments and consumer Apple devices, revealing critical...
Critical NTLM Vulnerability CVE-2025-24054 Exposes Windows Networks to Credential Theft
The familiar rhythm of Microsoft's Patch Tuesday returned in 2025 with seismic implications, as security teams worldwide scrambled to address CVE-2025-24054—a critical vulnerability in the NT LAN...
Windows 11 inetpub Folder: Essential Security Fix or New Vulnerability? An In-depth Analysis
Introduction The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 introduced a seemingly innocuous yet security-critical addition: an empty folder named "inetpub" appearing on the root of the...
Windows Recall: Microsoft's AI-Powered Photographic Memory for PCs
Imagine never having to remember where you saw that crucial email, presentation slide, or webpage again—because your computer does it for you. Microsoft has unveiled Windows Recall, a...