Cybersecurity
The latest Cybersecurity coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
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...
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...
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 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...
Windows 10 End of Support in 2025: Comprehensive Guide to Upgrades, Alternatives, and Security Measures
Introduction As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. This milestone marks a significant shift for users and organizations that have relied on Windows 10 since...
PTA Warns: Outdated Windows 11 24H2 Installation Media Poses Critical Security Risks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Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ignited urgent discussions among IT professionals worldwide, revealing that outdated Windows 11 installation...
10 Must-Do Security Tweaks for a New Windows 11 PC
Setting up a new Windows 11 PC is an exciting endeavor, but it's crucial to prioritize security from the outset to safeguard your data and privacy. Implementing the following essential security...
Exploitation of Windows NTLM Vulnerability CVE-2025-24054 in Widespread Cyberattacks
Overview In March 2025, Microsoft released a security update addressing a critical vulnerability in the Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication protocol, identified as CVE-2025-24054. Despite...
Windows April 2025 Update Creates Empty Inetpub Folder to Fix CVE-2025-21204, Opens New Risks for Updates
Introduction The April 2025 Windows update, notably the Patch Tuesday release KB5055523, introduced a surprising and somewhat controversial change for many Windows 10 and 11 users: the sudden...