Windows Vulnerabilities
The latest Windows Vulnerabilities coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Syrian Cyber Threat: Modified WhatsApp Apps and Windows Vulnerabilities Exposed
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a alarming trend has emerged from Syria, where cybercriminals are exploiting modified versions of popular apps like WhatsApp alongside critical...
2024 Microsoft patched record 90 vulnerabilities per Patch Tuesday, including 9.8-rated zero-day
Introduction In 2024, Microsoft faced a record number of security vulnerabilities across its Windows operating systems and related products. Despite the high tally, the company's proactive approach...
CVE-2025-24054: Critical Windows Vulnerability Exploits .library-ms Files
In a chilling reminder of the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a newly discovered vulnerability in Windows systems, identified as CVE-2025-24054, has raised alarms among IT professionals and...
Windows 11 24H2 Update Crisis: How the SECURE_KERNEL_ERROR Triggered Widespread BSOD Chaos
Introduction The recent release of the Windows 11 24H2 update promised new features and AI-driven improvements but instead has been marred by a troubling wave of system instability. Chief among the...
Understanding the New 'inetpub' Folder in Windows 11 Post-Update: Security Purpose and Best Practices
Introduction Something unusual has appeared on the C: drives of millions of Windows 11 users worldwide following the April 2025 update: an unfamiliar, empty folder named inetpub. This folder...
Exploring CVE-2025-24076: Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability That Grants Admin Rights in 300ms
Introduction A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability known as CVE-2025-24076 has been discovered in Microsoft Windows 11, posing significant risks to users and enterprises alike. This...
Microsoft's 2024 Vulnerability Surge: Navigating an Escalating Cybersecurity Crisis
Microsoft's 2024 Vulnerability Surge: Navigating an Escalating Cybersecurity Crisis Introduction The cybersecurity landscape in 2024 has seen an unprecedented surge in vulnerabilities affecting...
Microsoft’s 2024 Record: 1,360 Vulnerabilities Demand Zero Trust Protection
In 2024, Microsoft faced an unprecedented surge in reported vulnerabilities, highlighting the escalating challenges in cybersecurity. The 2025 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report revealed a...
Windows April 2025 Update Creates Mysterious inetpub Folder: Microsoft's Intentional Security Move Explained
Windows users across the globe are discovering an unexpected new resident on their C: drives following the April 2025 cumulative updates—an empty folder named "inetpub" that's appearing even on...
Critical Windows CLFS Vulnerability (CVE-2025-29824) Enables Ransomware Attacks
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in Windows, tracked as CVE-2025-29824, is raising alarms across the cybersecurity community due to its potential for enabling devastating ransomware attacks...
Demystifying the inetpub Folder in Windows 11 April 2025 Update: Security Insights and Implications
Introduction The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (including KB5055523) has introduced a peculiar new system folder named "inetpub" on the root of the system drive (usually the C:...