System Hardening
The latest System Hardening coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows Telnet Zero-Click Vulnerability Exposes Millions to Credential Theft
In the shadows of Windows' sprawling digital infrastructure, a decades-old protocol has resurfaced as a catastrophic security liability, silently exposing millions of systems to credential theft...
Windows 11 Administrator Protection: A Zero-Trust Security Revolution
For years, the administrator account in Windows represented both ultimate power and a critical vulnerability. Malicious actors relentlessly target these elevated credentials, exploiting stolen tokens...
Unveiling the Role of the inetpub Folder in Windows 11 24H2 Update: A Critical Security Enhancement
Understanding the Mystery of the inetpub Folder in Windows 11 24H2 Update The Windows 11 24H2 update rolled out in April 2025 introduced an unexpected change that caught many users and IT...
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...
Microsoft’s April 2025 Windows 11 update creates empty inetpub folder to block CVE-2025-21204 symlink attacks, but introduces new DoS risks.
Introduction Microsoft’s April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 introduced a subtle yet critical change that drew significant attention: the automatic creation of an empty "inetpub" folder at...
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...
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...
Schneider Electric ConneXium Flaws Risk Critical Infrastructure
Critical Security Flaws in Schneider Electric’s ConneXium Network Manager Raise Alarm for Industrial Systems Overview In early 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)...
CVE-2025-24983: Persistent Windows Kernel Vulnerability Exploited Since 2023
Overview In March 2025, Microsoft addressed a critical security flaw, CVE-2025-24983, in its Patch Tuesday updates. This vulnerability, a use-after-free issue in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem,...
Understanding the 'inetpub' Folder in Windows 10 & 11: Security Implications and Best Practices
Introduction In April 2025, Windows users encountered an unexpected addition to their system drives: a new, empty folder named INLINECODE0 . This development followed the release of security updates...
Schneider Electric Modicon flaws hit 9.8 CVSS: authentication bypass and RCE risk critical infrastructure.
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation, the security of operational technology (OT) systems has never been more critical. Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and...
CVE-2025-21204: Critical Inetpub Folder Vulnerability in Windows IIS Explained
For Windows administrators and IT professionals, the inetpub folder has long been a familiar cornerstone of managing web services on Microsoft systems, particularly for those running Internet...