Network Security
The latest Network Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows Server 2025 DCs load wrong firewall profile after reboot, Microsoft offers workaround
Overview Microsoft's latest server operating system, Windows Server 2025, has encountered a significant issue affecting domain controllers (DCs). After a system restart, these servers may fail to...
Exploitation of Windows NTLM Vulnerability CVE-2025-24054 in Widespread Cyberattacks
Overview In March 2025, Microsoft released a security update addressing a critical vulnerability in the Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication protocol, identified as CVE-2025-24054. Despite...
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...
Windows Server 2025: Addressing Firewall Profile Misconfigurations and Remote Desktop Freezing Issues
Introduction Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, has recently encountered critical issues affecting enterprise IT environments. Notably, administrators have reported...
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...
Critical Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability Alert: Risks of Using Outdated Installation Media and How to Protect Your Systems
Introduction The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory highlighting a severe vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability...
Windows Server 2025 Domain Controller Firewall Profile Bug: Impact and Mitigation Strategies
Overview Microsoft has identified a critical issue affecting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers (DCs) following system restarts. This bug causes DCs to load the standard firewall profile instead...
Windows Server 2025 Bug Breaks Domain Controller Firewall After Reboot
Overview Microsoft has recently identified a critical issue affecting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers running the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role. This bug causes domain...
March 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical NTLM & Apple Zero-Day Exploits by APT28
The digital landscape braced for impact as March 2025’s Patch Tuesday unfolded, revealing critical vulnerabilities stretching across operating systems and device ecosystems. Microsoft’s security...
WSUS Extended Support: Why Legacy Patch Management Persists in the Cloud Era
For over two decades, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been the backbone of patch management for countless enterprises, and despite Microsoft's aggressive push toward cloud-based...