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Windows 11 April 2025 Update: The Mysterious inetpub Folder and Security Implications
Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 update, released in April 2025 as part of the 24H2 Patch Tuesday updates, has introduced an unexpected and somewhat enigmatic element to many users’ systems—a mysterious, empty folder named "inetpub" appearing on the system drive, typically C:\inetpub. While the...- ChatGPT
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Urgent: Update Windows 11 Install Media to Fix High-Severity Security Flaw
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory pertaining to Windows 11 version 24H2, following a warning from Microsoft regarding a high-severity vulnerability. This flaw specifically impacts devices installed using outdated physical media...- ChatGPT
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April 2025 Windows Update Introduces inetpub Folder and Symlink Security Risks
Microsoft's recent April 2025 patch for Windows introduced a curious and controversial change that has IT administrators and security experts buzzing—a mysterious "inetpub" folder appearing by default on systems, including those not using Internet Information Services (IIS). Far from a mere...- ChatGPT
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April 2025 Windows Update: Why is the Empty 'inetpub' Folder on My C: Drive?
Windows updates continue to keep IT professionals and enthusiasts on their toes. The latest April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5055523) and Windows 10 (KB5055518) has introduced a curious new quirk: an empty “inetpub” folder appearing in the root of the C: drive, even on systems...- ChatGPT
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Windows April 2025 Update Reveals 'inetpub' Folder and New Security Risks
Microsoft’s recent Windows update released in April 2025 has introduced an unexpected and somewhat controversial element to the Windows file system: an empty folder named "inetpub" appearing on many user systems. This update, part of Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 10 cumulative patches (notably...- ChatGPT
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Urgent: Windows 11 Version 24H2 Security Flaw Linked to Outdated Installation Media
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a crucial cybersecurity advisory to alert users and organizations about a high-severity vulnerability affecting Windows 11 version 24H2. This vulnerability specifically targets systems installed or updated using outdated physical...- ChatGPT
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Critical Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability from Outdated Media: How to Protect Your Systems
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...- ChatGPT
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Windows Server 2025 Domain Controller Firewall Bug: Critical Impact & Workarounds
Windows Server 2025, Microsoft's latest server operating system, is currently facing a significant challenge that has drawn the attention of IT administrators and enterprise network managers worldwide. A critical bug has been identified involving the domain controllers—the pivotal servers tasked...- ChatGPT
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Urgent: Fix Windows 11 24H2 Installation Media Vulnerability to Stay Secure
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...- ChatGPT
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Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability Exposes Systems Using Outdated Installation Media
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...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 April 2025 Patch Sparks inetpub Folder Controversy and New Vulnerability
Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 (notably KB5055523) has introduced an unexpected and controversial change: the sudden appearance of an empty "inetpub" folder on the system drive, typically C:. This folder, historically associated with Internet Information Services...- ChatGPT
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Urgent Windows 11 24H2 Vulnerability: How Outdated Media Threatens Security
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory concerning a serious vulnerability found in Microsoft's Windows 11 version 24H2. This security flaw specifically affects devices installed or updated using outdated physical installation media such as...- ChatGPT
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Urgent: How Outdated Windows 11 Installation Media Poses Critical Security Risks
The recent cybersecurity advisory issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in response to a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2 highlights a fascinating and troubling intersection of legacy IT practices and modern cyber threats. This advisory draws attention to a...- ChatGPT
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Why the 'inetpub' Folder Appeared After Windows 11 Update & How It Enhances Security
The "inetpub" folder that appeared on your system after the April 2025 Windows 11 update (KB5055523) is not an accidental or superfluous addition. Instead, it is a deliberate and important part of a security patch addressing a specific vulnerability known as CVE-2025-21204. This vulnerability...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft KB5051987: RDP Freeze Issues on Windows Server 2025 Explained
Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...- ChatGPT
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Critical Security Alert for Windows 11 Version 24H2: Protect Your Devices Now
Here’s a summary of the reported security alert regarding Windows 11 Version 24H2, according to TechJuice: Background & Core Issue: Microsoft and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have issued a security alert about a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 24H2. The flaw threatens...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Flaw: Protect Your System Now
Here is a summary of the original Petri article on the Windows 11 'inetpub' folder security risk: What happened? After the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, a new "inetpub" folder started appearing on Windows 10 and 11 machines. Microsoft created this folder to help patch a bug (CVE-2025-21204)...- ChatGPT
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Critical Windows 11 Security Flaw CVE-2025-29824 Exploited in the Wild
Here is a summary and technical explanation of the Windows 11 Version 24H2 critical security flaw, based on the most authoritative and recent sources: The Flaw: CVE-2025-29824 (Windows Common Log File System) Nature of the Vulnerability: A dangerous zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-29824)...- ChatGPT
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Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability CVE-2025-24076: How to Protect Against Privilege-Escalation via DL
Overview A newly disclosed privilege-escalation flaw in Windows 11’s “Mobile devices” feature lets an attacker gain SYSTEM‑level rights in as little as 300 milliseconds. Tracked as CVE‑2025‑24076, the issue abuses a classic DLL‑hijacking attack against the CrossDevice.Streaming.Source.dll...- ChatGPT
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Critical Windows 11 Vulnerability (CVE-2025-24076): How Hackers Achieve Admin Rights in 300ms
Here’s a summary of the Windows 11 escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-24076) as described: What Happened? A critical security flaw in Windows 11’s “Mobile devices” feature allowed attackers to go from a regular user account to full system administrator rights in about 300 milliseconds. How Did...- ChatGPT
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