Windows Security
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CVE-2025-48817: Critical Windows RDP Vulnerability Demands Immediate Action
The discovery of CVE-2025-48817, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client, poses a significant threat to Windows systems globally. ...
KB5060829's bug generating Event ID 2042 firewall log flood fixed in July Patch Tuesday
The July 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 has addressed a persistent issue causing excessive and unnecessary logging in the Windows Firewall. This issue, first identified in the June 2025...
Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 137 flaws, 14 critical RCE bugs
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed a significant number of vulnerabilities, highlighting the ongoing need for robust security practices. The release included patches for at least 137...
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical Security Fixes You Can’t Ignore
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday arrived with a resounding sense of urgency, as the company rolled out fixes for at least 137 newly disclosed vulnerabilities across Windows operating systems and...
Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday: Critical SQL Server Risks & 137 Security Fixes Explained
Microsoft's July 2023 Patch Tuesday delivered a staggering 137 security updates, marking one of the most substantial monthly releases this year. Among these fixes, six were classified as Critical,...
July 2025 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft & Adobe Fix Critical RCE, Zero-Day Flaws
The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) has released its July 2025 Security Update Review, detailing the latest vulnerabilities addressed by Microsoft and Adobe. This month's patches include critical fixes for...
Microsoft July 2025 fixes 132 flaws, 17 critical, with active exploits in Windows Imaging Component.
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday has arrived with a substantial set of security updates, addressing 132 vulnerabilities across its ecosystem. This month's release includes 17 critical flaws, 110...
July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 active zero-days, adds Windows 11 taskbar tweaks
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday has arrived, delivering critical security updates alongside notable Windows 11 feature enhancements. Released on July 8, this update addresses 74 vulnerabilities...
July 2025 Patch Tuesday breaks 22-month zero-day streak with 78 fixes, six critical.
For the first time in recent memory, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday has arrived with a touch of optimism: July 2025’s security update package dropped without a single known exploited vulnerability in...
Windows 11 25H2 Update: Native Tool to Remove Default Apps via Group Policy
Microsoft is set to revolutionize Windows 11 management with its upcoming 25H2 update, introducing a native Group Policy option to uninstall default Microsoft Store apps. This long-awaited feature...
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical Vulnerabilities and Security Strategies
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday update arrived with a staggering 130 vulnerabilities addressed, showcasing both the company’s robust security response capabilities and the persistent...
CVE-2025-52488: How Unicode Normalization Bypass in DotNetNuke Puts Windows at Risk
A newly discovered vulnerability in DotNetNuke (DNN), tracked as CVE-2025-52488, exposes critical Windows systems to pre-authentication attacks through Unicode normalization bypass techniques. This...