Threat Mitigation
The latest Threat Mitigation coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Critical Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48385: Protecting Your Windows Environment
Critical Git Vulnerability CVE-2025-48385: Protecting Your Windows Environment A critical protocol injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-48385, has been discovered in the widely-used Git...
Git GUI bug CVE-2025-46835 lets attackers overwrite files via malicious repos
Unpacking CVE-2025-46835: A Critical Vulnerability in Git GUI Threatens Software Development Security A recently disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-46835, has brought to light a significant security...
**Critical Vulnerability in Git GUI for Windows (CVE-2025-46334): A Call for Immediate Action**
Critical Vulnerability in Git GUI for Windows (CVE-2025-46334): A Call for Immediate Action A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-46334, has been discovered in Git GUI for...
Critical Flaw in Microsoft SQL Server Opens Door to Remote Code Execution
Critical Flaw in Microsoft SQL Server Opens Door to Remote Code Execution A critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-49717, has been discovered in Microsoft SQL...
CVE-2025-49661: Critical Security Vulnerability Explained and Mitigation Steps
A newly discovered security vulnerability, CVE-2025-49661, has raised significant concerns among cybersecurity professionals and IT administrators worldwide. While specific technical details about...
Critical VHDX Vulnerability Allows Local Privilege Escalation in Windows
Critical VHDX Vulnerability Allows Local Privilege Escalation in Windows A recently disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft's Virtual Hard Disk (VHDX) system, tracked as CVE-2025-47971, has raised...
CISA Alert on Emerson ValveLink Vulnerabilities: Critical Steps for ICS Protection
Industrial control systems (ICS) face growing cybersecurity threats, with the latest CISA advisory highlighting critical vulnerabilities in Emerson's ValveLink software. These flaws, if exploited,...
Patch Critical Microsoft Defender Flaw Allowing Security Bypass
The disclosure of CVE-2022-33637, a critical Microsoft Defender for Endpoint tampering vulnerability, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This high-severity flaw (CVSS score:...
2025 Identity Attack Surge: 3 Critical MFA & Training Defenses
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as identity-based attacks surge to the forefront of digital threats. In 2025, cybercriminals are increasingly bypassing traditional perimeter...
Calendar Phishing Alert: How Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365 Invites
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365 calendar invites as a stealthy phishing vector, bypassing traditional email security filters. These attacks leverage the trust users place in...
Office 2025 EOL: How to Secure Your Business Against Macro Threats
Microsoft's announcement of the October 2025 end-of-life (EOL) for Office 2016 and 2019 has sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments. This milestone isn't just about losing access to...
How Neudesic's Microsoft Cloud Security Certification Enhances IBM's Hybrid Cloud Security
IBM's acquisition of Neudesic in early 2022 was a strategic move to strengthen its position in hybrid and multi-cloud consulting. Now, Neudesic's recent Microsoft Cloud Security certification is...