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Microsoft confirms CVE-2025-24054 NTLM attacks after March 11 patch.
Overview On March 11, 2025, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates, addressing multiple vulnerabilities across its software suite. Among these, CVE-2025-24054—a Windows NTLM hash disclosure...
Windows 11 April 2025 Update Introduces 'inetpub' Folder: Security Risks and How to Mitigate Them
Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Risks and Mitigations After April 2025 Update Introduction The Windows 11 April 2025 cumulative update (notably KB5055523) has brought attention to an unexpected...
Microsoft Outlook Classic CPU Spikes: Fix Coming May 2025
Introduction In late 2024, users of Microsoft's classic Outlook client began reporting significant CPU usage spikes during routine tasks, particularly while composing emails. This issue,...
Understanding Microsoft's April 2025 Windows 11 Update: The 'inetpub' Folder and Its Crucial Security Role
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft released a cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, identified as KB5055523, which introduced an unexpected yet significant change: the creation of an empty...
Microsoft’s April 2025 Windows 11 update creates empty inetpub folder to block CVE-2025-21204 symlink attacks, but introduces new DoS risks.
Introduction Microsoft’s April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 introduced a subtle yet critical change that drew significant attention: the automatic creation of an empty "inetpub" folder at...
Microsoft Extends WSUS Support for Hybrid Enterprise IT Environments
In a move that underscores Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to balancing modern cloud solutions with the needs of enterprises still tethered to legacy systems, the tech giant has announced an...
KB5055523 Ends RDP Freeze Nightmare on Windows Server 2025 and 11 24H2
Overview Microsoft has addressed a critical issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions on Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2. Users experienced session freezes shortly after...
Windows April 2025 Update Exposes Critical IIS Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21204)
The April 2025 update for Windows 10 and 11 systems has unexpectedly surfaced dormant IIS components, thrusting the typically hidden inetpub directory into the spotlight and exposing attack vectors...
Microsoft Resolves Remote Desktop Freezing Issues in Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025
Overview Microsoft has recently addressed a critical issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions in Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. Users reported that RDP sessions would...
PTA Warns: Outdated Windows 11 24H2 Installation Media Poses Critical Security Risks
A newly issued security advisory from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ignited urgent discussions among IT professionals worldwide, revealing that outdated Windows 11 installation...