Vulnerability
The latest Vulnerability coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Yokogawa Data Recorder Vulnerability: Critical Threat to Industrial Control Systems
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged targeting critical infrastructure, specifically Yokogawa data recorders used in industrial control systems (ICS). These...
Windows 11 Inetpub Folder: Microsoft's 2025 Security Strategy Explained
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, Microsoft has taken a intriguing step with its Windows 11 updates, introducing the ‘inetpub’ folder as part of its strategy to bolster system...
Microsoft Deprecates VBS Enclaves in Older Windows Versions: Implications and Next Steps
Introduction Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclaves in earlier versions of Windows 11 and Windows Server. This decision marks a significant shift in...
Understanding the New 'inetpub' Folder in Windows 11 Post-Update: Security Purpose and Best Practices
Introduction Something unusual has appeared on the C: drives of millions of Windows 11 users worldwide following the April 2025 update: an unfamiliar, empty folder named inetpub. This folder...
CISA Updates KEV Catalog with SonicWall Vulnerability CVE-2021-20035: Key Insights for Cybersecurity
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of emerging threats is a constant challenge for organizations across the globe. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency...
How Latent Code Flaws in Windows 11 Bypassed Enterprise Security Controls: Analysis and Implications
Introduction In early 2024, a latent code flaw in Windows 11 revealed a surprising vulnerability that allowed the operating system to bypass critical enterprise security controls and slip past...
Microsoft Hit Record 1,360 Vulnerabilities in 2024, Up 11% from 2022
In 2024, Microsoft faced an unprecedented surge in cybersecurity vulnerabilities, highlighting the escalating challenges in the digital risk landscape. A report from cybersecurity firm BeyondTrust...
ZDI finds SAS token flaw in Microsoft PC Manager with CVSS 10.0 severity
Overview Recent investigations by Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft PC Manager, a utility designed to optimize PC performance. These...
Exploring CVE-2025-24076: Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability That Grants Admin Rights in 300ms
Introduction A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability known as CVE-2025-24076 has been discovered in Microsoft Windows 11, posing significant risks to users and enterprises alike. This...
Demystifying the 'inetpub' Folder in Windows: A Security Defense Hidden in Plain Sight
Understanding the Surprising 'inetpub' Folder in Windows After Recent Security Updates The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 and Windows 10 has introduced a subtle but significant...
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Reach Record High in 2024: An In-Depth Analysis
Overview In 2024, Microsoft reported a record-breaking 1,360 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem, marking an 11% increase from the previous high of 1,292 in 2022. This surge underscores the...
CVE-2025-29817: Critical Vulnerability in Microsoft Power Automate Desktop Exposed
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft’s Power Automate Desktop has emerged as a powerful tool for Windows users seeking to streamline workflows and boost productivity. However,...