Articles from April 2025
Browse all Windows news articles published in April 2025
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...
Microsoft Recall in Windows 11: New Privacy Safeguards and Opt-In Security
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft introduced the 'Recall' feature in Windows 11, aiming to enhance user productivity by enabling seamless retrieval of past activities. This feature, however, has...
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...
Microsoft Windows 11 Recall Feature: Enhancing Privacy, Security, and Productivity with AI-Powered Workflow Memory
Introduction Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature for Windows 11, a transformative AI-powered productivity tool designed to serve as a digital "photographic memory" for users....
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...
UK Cloud Market Under Scrutiny: CMA Targets Microsoft, Amazon, Google for Anti-Competitive Practices
The UK’s cloud computing market, a cornerstone of modern digital infrastructure, is facing intense regulatory scrutiny as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) sets its sights on industry...
Secure Your New Windows 11 PC: 6 Essential Setup Privacy Fixes
When setting up a new Windows 11 PC, it's tempting to dive straight into personalization—installing favorite apps, tweaking the wallpaper, and adjusting system themes. However, prioritizing...
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...
Critical Security Alert: Update Your Windows 11 24H2 Install Media to Mitigate High-Severity Vulnerability
Overview The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory concerning a high-severity vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This...
Microsoft Copilot AI in Windows 11: Challenges, Privacy Risks, and How to Disable It Effectively
Introduction Microsoft's Copilot AI represents a daring move to deeply integrate artificial intelligence into productivity software across its ecosystem, including Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 apps....