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DC firewall profile bug and RDP freezes plague Windows Server 2025 after update
Introduction Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, has recently encountered critical issues following recent updates. Administrators and IT professionals are reporting two...
Windows Server 2025: Addressing Critical Firewall and Remote Desktop Issues Post-Update
Introduction Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, has recently encountered significant challenges following recent security updates. Notably, issues with firewall profile...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Windows April 2025 Update Exposes Critical IIS Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21204)
The April 2025 update for Windows 10 and 11 systems has unexpectedly surfaced dormant IIS components, thrusting the typically hidden inetpub directory into the spotlight and exposing attack vectors...