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Let’s set the scene: you’re sitting at your desk, sipping a lukewarm cup of coffee, blissfully unaware that the foundation of your computer’s safety net is about to get a surprise patch—actually, scratch that—a surprise removal. Cue the dramatic music. Microsoft, in its eternal quest for both...

October is coming, and for Windows 10 users, the stakes could not be higher. As Microsoft prepares to finally sunset one of its most widespread operating systems, over half of all Windows users still cling to it, according to recent Statcounter data. If you’re one of them—and chances are, you...

Windows 11 users, ever get the nagging feeling your computer just gave birth to something peculiar after a monthly update? That sense of “what the heck is this empty folder doing here, and is it watching me sleep?” Welcome to the saga of the mysterious 'inetpub' folder—cropping up like a digital...

If you ever thought that Windows version numbers were just minor footnotes in a sea of endless updates, think again. Microsoft’s recent security reshuffle regarding Windows 11 and its virtualization-based security features is here not just to break that illusion—it’s ready to smack it with a...

Record-Breaking Microsoft Vulnerabilities: The State of Digital Risk in 2024 The Microsoft Security Paradox: More Defenses, More Vulnerabilities In a world where our digital existence is increasingly entangled with complex software, even technology giants like Microsoft are not immune to a...

Shattering Records: Microsoft Faces Unprecedented Wave of Vulnerabilities in 2024 Introduction: A Year of Security Infamy The world of cybersecurity has always been a battleground between defenders and those seeking to exploit digital weaknesses. But in 2024, the stakes have risen to new...

The Mystery of the Empty “inetpub” Folder on Windows 11: What Every User Needs to Know Stumbling upon an unfamiliar folder on your computer drives a jolt of unease through even the most seasoned Windows user. Is it a remnant from a bad install, a rare system anomaly, or, more troublingly, a sign...

Here’s a summary of the main points from the ChannelLife Australia article on BeyondTrust’s 2025 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report, highlighting Microsoft’s record vulnerability numbers for 2024: Key Findings: Microsoft reported 1,360 vulnerabilities in 2024, an 11% increase from 2022’s previous...

Microsoft Power Automate Desktop Information Disclosure Vulnerability: A Deep Dive into CVE-2025-29817 In the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, even the most powerful automation tools can become points of vulnerability. Microsoft Power Automate Desktop, a flagship solution for task...

Windows 11 April Update Sparks Widespread Installation and Windows Hello Authentication Woes Microsoft’s April 2025 mandatory security update for Windows 11, designated KB5055523, has ignited significant challenges for users across the globe, disrupting both update installations and the beloved...

The Inetpub Folder Mystery: Why You Should Never Delete It and How to Restore It Windows users, especially those who aren’t familiar with system internals, might have been puzzled or annoyed by the sudden appearance of the inetpub folder in their system’s root drive (usually C:). It looks like...

Windows 11 April Update Fiasco: Installation Failures and Windows Hello Woes Unveiled Microsoft’s April update for Windows 11, labeled KB5055523, was meant to bolster security and stability across devices. Instead, it has delivered an unwelcome mix of installation headaches and a major...

Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: A Deep Dive into the Record-Breaking Security Landscape The digital world continues to witness an unrelenting surge in cybersecurity threats, and the 12th Annual BeyondTrust Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report for 2024 has just raised the alarm louder than ever...

An Unseen Guardian Lurking in Your System The recent buzz surrounding an enigmatic folder known as "inetpub" has drawn widespread attention among Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike. In the wake of the Windows 11 April 2025 Update, users began noticing an empty folder labelled...

A New Security Measure or a Nuisance? Understanding the "inetpub" Folder Post-Windows Update April 2025’s Patch Tuesday update has introduced Windows users—both on Windows 10 and 11—to an unexpected sight: a mysterious empty folder named C:\inetpub. If your system now features this enigmatic...

Microsoft has rolled out emergency out-of-band updates to address a critical reporting error in Active Directory (AD) Group Policy—a tool pivotal for managing system settings on Windows devices. The issue, recently highlighted in a Microsoft 365 Message Center update, involves the misreporting...

Microsoft has confirmed that the appearance of the inetpub folder on Windows 11 devices is intentional and part of a broader effort to bolster system security. This revelation stirred conversation among users who noticed the folder unexpectedly after the April 2025 update, particularly following...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...

Microsoft's recent advisory concerning Windows Server 2025 draws attention to a critical connectivity issue affecting domain controllers (DCs) and, by extension, mission-critical applications and services. As detailed on BleepingComputer, certain Windows Server 2025 domain controllers may become...

Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...