Memory Protection
The latest Memory Protection coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
July 2026 Windows Updates Patch Audio Service Flaw That Leaks Event Log Memory Addresses
Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates correct a vulnerability in the Windows Audio Service that exposes memory addresses belonging to the Windows Event Log service. An attacker who already has...
Windows DEP Explained: Memory Protection Guide for Windows Users
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) represents one of Windows' most fundamental yet often misunderstood security features, operating silently in the background to protect your system from memory-based...
Keeper launches kernel memory shield against Windows in-memory credential theft
Keeper Security has launched Forcefield, a groundbreaking kernel-level memory protection technology designed specifically to combat the escalating threat of in-memory credential theft on Windows...
Windows 11 24H2: JScript9Legacy Boosts Security and Performance
Microsoft's recent activation of the JScript9Legacy scripting engine in Windows 11 24H2 marks a significant security and performance upgrade. Replacing the decades-old JScript engine, a cornerstone...
New CPU Cache Timing Attack Bypasses Windows 11 KASLR Security
The relentless arms race between cybersecurity defenses and exploit techniques has escalated to the microprocessor level, as researchers unveil a sophisticated CPU cache timing attack capable of...
Understanding CVE-2025-27475: Windows Update Stack Vulnerability Explained
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, even the most fundamental components of operating systems can become prime targets for exploitation. A recent example is the Windows Update Stack...
Microsoft Discontinues VBS Enclaves in Older Windows: Impact on Enterprise Security
When Microsoft announced the discontinuation of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclaves in older Windows and Windows Server versions, it sent ripples through the IT and cybersecurity...
Microsoft Deprecates VBS Enclaves in Older Windows Versions: Implications and Next Steps
Introduction Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclaves in earlier versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server. This decision marks a significant shift in...