Security Updates
The latest Security Updates coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
WSUS Extended Support: Why Legacy Patch Management Persists in the Cloud Era
For over two decades, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has been the backbone of patch management for countless enterprises, and despite Microsoft's aggressive push toward cloud-based...
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PTA warns outdated Windows 11 24H2 media blocks security updates.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...
Windows 11 AI Integration: Balancing Convenience and Privacy Concerns
The glow of your laptop screen illuminates more than just your work—it reveals the silent, ever-watchful presence of artificial intelligence woven into the very fabric of Windows. As Microsoft...
Windows 11 April 2025 Update's Inetpub Folder Itself Now Vulnerable to Symlink Attack
Understanding the Inetpub Folder Vulnerability in Windows 11 In April 2025, Microsoft released an important cumulative update for Windows 11 (notably KB5055523) that introduced a seemingly innocuous...
Activate These 6 Windows Security Settings to Lock Down Your PC
Introduction In today's digital landscape, securing your Windows PC is paramount to protect personal data and maintain system integrity. Implementing essential security settings not only safeguards...
Critical Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability (CVE-2024-38077): Patch Now to Prevent System Takeover
In an era where digital threats evolve faster than ever, a newly uncovered critical vulnerability in Windows 11 Version 24H2 has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, demanding...
Windows 11 inetpub Folder Vulnerability: Understanding the Risk and How to Secure Your System
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft released a cumulative update for Windows 11 (notably KB5055523) that introduced an unexpected security feature — the automatic creation of an empty...
Understanding the Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Flaw: Implications and Mitigation Strategies
In April 2025, Microsoft released a security update for Windows 11 that introduced a new, empty folder named 'inetpub' on the system drive. This unexpected addition has raised questions among users...
Microsoft's Windows 11 Recall AI Feature Rolls Out with Enhanced Privacy Measures on Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has officially launched the Recall AI feature for Windows 11, now available on Copilot+ PCs. This innovative tool captures periodic screenshots of user activity, enabling users to retrieve...