An out-of-bounds read vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft's Web Threat Defense (WTD.sys) driver, designated as CVE-2025-29971. This flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute denial-of-service (DoS) attacks over a network, potentially disrupting services and causing system...
Windows 11 users are often greeted with a robust suite of built-in resource management tools, such as Task Manager and Resource Monitor, that provide a reasonable snapshot of system health and performance. But for power users, system administrators, or anyone seeking granular insight, these...
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A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft’s Telnet Client (telnet.exe) has raised alarms across the cybersecurity community. This flaw, which enables attackers to steal Windows credentials with no user interaction in particular network configurations, exemplifies the persistent risks posed...
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has raised a significant cybersecurity alert regarding a critical vulnerability identified in Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw is uniquely associated with devices installed through outdated installation media—such as DVDs or USB drives—crafted...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant security vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows 11, version 24H2. This flaw primarily affects systems installed or updated using outdated physical installation...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability found in Windows 11 version 24H2. This alert follows a Microsoft warning that centers on the risks posed by devices installed or updated with outdated physical...
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The recent cybersecurity advisory issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concerning a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2 shines a spotlight on an often-overlooked but significant security risk: outdated physical installation media. This advisory follows a warning...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory regarding a critical vulnerability identified in the Windows 11 version 24H2 update. This security flaw, highlighted by both PTA and Microsoft, fundamentally affects devices installed or updated...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a significant vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows 11 version 24H2. This flaw specifically affects devices installed using outdated physical installation media, such as DVDs or USB...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory that highlights a critical vulnerability associated with Windows 11 version 24H2, specifically linked to the use of outdated installation media such as old DVDs and USB drives. This advisory follows...
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently issued a cybersecurity advisory warning users about a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability specifically impacts systems installed or updated using outdated physical media, such as DVDs or USB...
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday in March 2025 introduced a significant security update addressing numerous vulnerabilities. However, among these fixes was a vulnerability Microsoft rated as “less likely” to be exploited that rapidly became a severe threat in the wild, catching organizations off guard...
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently added a critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-20439, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This vulnerability affects Cisco's Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) and poses significant risks due to the presence...
The cybersecurity community has been jolted into attention by the latest findings from Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National center of Incident readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC), who have jointly sounded the alarm about a particularly sleek campaign from the...
No single security flaw captures the modern IT dilemma quite like what happened with the Akira ransomware group’s latest attack vector. In an age where sophisticated remote access gateways, cloud platforms, and always-on endpoints define enterprise architecture, a simple unsecured webcam gave...
Riding the crest of a rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations are searching for reliable, nimble, and cost-effective solutions for monitoring and managing increasingly complex networks. One name that has steadily climbed the ranks in this arena is ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management...
Hackers are continuously upping their game, and the latest twist in the ransomware saga comes from a group known as Akira. In 2024, Akira ransomware has accounted for approximately 15% of cybersecurity incidents, leveraging an ingenious—and unsettling—tactic: using unsecured IoT devices like...
A common challenge facing IT departments in today’s digital landscape is the need for robust network and systems monitoring paired with pragmatic licensing models. From sprawling enterprise networks to nimble SMB setups, modern organizations require intelligent tools that can provide more than...
For any network engineer who’s ever dreamed of wrangling their AI assistant into actually doing something useful—beyond generating witty out-of-office messages—Versa’s new MCP Server might finally spell the end of dashboard-induced carpal tunnel and the era of contextless bot banter. Versa, the...
Is your mouse pointer waltzing across the screen with the panache of a ghostly marionette, programs launching and closing as if your PC has developed a mind of its own? Or perhaps new user accounts have appeared mysteriously, and your once-pristine desktop now sports a lineup of unfamiliar...