Security Hardening
The latest Security Hardening coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Critical ABB Automation Builder Vulnerabilities Expose Industrial Systems to Cyber-Physical Threats
The recent disclosure of two critical vulnerabilities in ABB's Automation Builder software—CVE-2025-3394 and CVE-2025-3395—has ignited urgent discussions among industrial control system (ICS)...
KB5059806: Enhancing Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 Upgrades with Dynamic Updates
Introduction Microsoft's release of KB5059806, a Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, marks a significant advancement in streamlining the upgrade process for...
Mesa's Microsoft 365 Revolution: Cloud Adoption, Security, and Compliance in the Sonoran Desert
Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, Mesa, Arizona’s business landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. No longer content with reactive break-fix IT models, local enterprises—from burgeoning startups...
Why Using a Standard User Account is Crucial for Enhancing Windows Security and Protecting Your Data
Introduction The single greatest security risk facing everyday Windows users may not be sophisticated malware or zero-day vulnerabilities, but rather a seemingly mundane aspect: the daily use of an...
Understanding the inetpub Folder in Windows Security: Purpose and Implications
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft released a cumulative update that introduced a new, empty folder named INLINECODE0 at the root of the C: drive on Windows systems. This unexpected addition has...
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...
Microsoft Recall: AI-Powered Memory for Windows 11 Sparks Productivity and Privacy Debate
Imagine a world where your Windows PC remembers every action, document, and webpage you've interacted with, allowing you to search and retrieve those moments with uncanny precision. Microsoft Recall,...
MirrorFace's Exploitation of Windows Sandbox: Unveiling Cyber Espionage Tactics and Defense Strategies
Introduction The cybersecurity community has been jolted by revelations from Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC)...
KB5059093: Enhancing Windows 11 and Server 2025 Setup with Critical OOBE Updates
Introduction Microsoft has released KB5059093, an Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) update aimed at improving the initial setup process for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This update...
Enhancing Windows Security: Strategies to Harden NTLM Authentication and Safeguard Credentials in 2025
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, legacy protocols like NTLM (NT LAN Manager) continue to pose significant security risks. Despite being deprecated, NTLM remains prevalent...
Windows 11 Update KB5055523: Unveiling the Purpose Behind the Mysterious 'inetpub' Folder
Introduction The April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11, designated as KB5055523, has introduced an unexpected element to users' systems: the creation of an empty 'inetpub' folder in the root...