Vulnerability
The latest Vulnerability coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Deprecates VBScript: Key Timelines and PowerShell Migration Tips
Introduction Microsoft's decision to deprecate Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) marks a significant shift in Windows scripting practices. This move aims to enhance security and modernize...
Microsoft Deprecates VBScript: Migration Strategies for Enterprise Security
For decades, VBScript served as the duct tape holding together countless Windows environments—automating logon sequences, managing file operations, and gluing legacy applications into a semblance...
Windows 11 out-of-band patch KB5061258 arrives May 16 with critical fixes.
Overview On May 16, 2025, Microsoft released an out-of-band update, KB5061258, elevating Windows 11 to OS Build 26100.3983. This hotpatch addresses critical security vulnerabilities and enhances...
Windows 10 KB5058379 Update Causes System Instability: Blue Screens and BitLocker Issues
Introduction The recent deployment of Windows 10 update KB5058379 has led to significant system instability for numerous users. Reports indicate that the update is causing blue screen errors and...
Windows 11 Flaws Exposed in 3-Day Pwn2Own Berlin Hacking Event
Introduction The Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 competition, held from May 15 to 17 at the OffensiveCon conference in Berlin, Germany, showcased the prowess of ethical hackers in uncovering zero-day...
Windows 11 Security Exposed: Pwn2Own 2025 Reveals Critical Vulnerabilities
The fluorescent lights of Berlin's Estrel Convention Centre hummed with anticipation as the world's top security researchers gathered for Pwn2Own 2025, their fingers poised over keyboards like...
Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 Day 1: Unveiling Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Across Windows, Linux, Virtualization, and AI Systems
Introduction The inaugural day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, held under the auspices of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), spotlighted the fragility and complexity of modern software ecosystems. The...
Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 Day One: AI Exploits and Rooting Vulnerabilities Unveiled
Introduction The inaugural day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, hosted by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), marked a significant milestone in cybersecurity competitions. This year's event introduced an...
May 2025 Windows 10 Patch KB5058379 Triggers BitLocker Recovery Mode Errors
Overview The recent deployment of Windows 10 update KB5058379 has led to significant issues for users, including unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts and system errors. This development has raised...
Critical Chromium Vulnerability CVE-2025-4664 Exposes Millions to Remote Code Execution
A newly uncovered vulnerability in the Chromium browser engine has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, exposing millions of users to potential remote code execution attacks simply by...
CVE-2025-47161: SYSTEM-level access flaw patched in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
The discovery of CVE-2025-47161—a privilege escalation flaw in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint—has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community, exposing a critical weakness in what many...