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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 Introduces Windows 11 Recall: A Privacy-Focused Activity Capture Tool
Introduction Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature in Windows 11, nearly a year after its initial announcement. This innovative tool is designed to enhance user productivity by...
Ninite Simplifies Windows 10 Reinstalls Before October 2025 Deadline
As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, users and organizations are seeking efficient methods to reinstall and maintain their systems. Ninite, a longstanding tool in the...
CVE-2025-24054: Exploitation of Windows NTLM Hash Leak Vulnerability Highlights Urgent Need for Patch Management
Overview In March 2025, Microsoft addressed a critical security vulnerability, CVE-2025-24054, within its Windows operating system. This flaw, involving the NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication...
Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security for Enterprise via LTSC Editions Through 2029
Windows 10 Approaches End of Mainstream Support in 2025 Microsoft has announced that mainstream support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. This milestone signifies that the...
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...
Understanding the inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Security Benefits and Hidden Risks
For Windows 11 users and IT professionals alike, the operating system's intricate file structure often hides both powerful tools and potential risks. One such element, the inetpub folder, has...
inetpub Folder Auto-Created in April 2025 Update to Block CVE-2025-21204, but Permissions Need Hardening
Introduction With the April 2025 cumulative update (notably KB5055523 for Windows 11 24H2 and corresponding updates for Windows 10), many users have noticed the unexpected creation of the...
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...
Windows 10 End-of-Life 2025: A Complete Upgrade and Support Strategy Guide
Windows 10 End-of-Life 2025: Essential Upgrade & Support Strategies As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, millions of users face a critical...
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...