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Windows 11 inetpub Folder: Essential Security Fix or New Vulnerability? An In-depth Analysis
Introduction The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 introduced a seemingly innocuous yet security-critical addition: an empty folder named "inetpub" appearing on the root of the...
Critical Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability Alert: Risks of Using Outdated Installation Media and How to Protect Your Systems
Introduction The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory highlighting a severe vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability...
Critical Security Risks of Using Outdated Windows 11 Installation Media
Overview The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw specifically affects...
Set Up BitLocker and Disable Passwordless Sign-In First on Your New Windows 11 PC
Introduction Setting up a new Windows 11 PC is an exciting experience, offering a fresh start with enhanced features and improved performance. However, before diving into personalization and app...
Unpacking the Mystery of the inetpub Folder and CVE-2025-21204 Mitigation in Windows 10 and 11 Updates
Introduction In the April 2025 patch cycle for Windows 10 and Windows 11, many users and IT professionals noticed an unexpected newcomer on their systems: an empty folder named inetpub located at the...
NTLM hash leak CVE-2025-24054 exploited within days of March 2025 patch
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...
PTA warns outdated Windows 11 24H2 media blocks security updates.
Overview The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released an urgent cybersecurity advisory about a critical vulnerability discovered in Windows 11 version 24H2 installations. This flaw...
Surge in Microsoft & Apple Vulnerability Exploits: Accelerated Threat Landscape Analysis
The digital battleground has intensified dramatically in recent months, with security researchers and IT departments worldwide scrambling to contain an alarming surge in the exploitation of critical...
Ransomware Gangs Actively Exploit Windows 11 CLFS Zero-Day CVE-2025-29824
Overview A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-29824, has been discovered in Windows 11's Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. This zero-day flaw is actively being exploited by...