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Semperis has announced enhancements to its Directory Services Protector (DSP) platform aimed at combating the BadSuccessor exploit, a significant vulnerability targeting Windows Server 2025. Discovered by Akamai researchers, this exploit utilizes delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) to escalate privileges, allowing attackers to impersonate high-privilege users such as Domain Admins. With no current patch available, Semperis…

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AMD has officially launched the Pro Edition 25 Q2 graphics driver, specifically designed for professionals utilizing Radeon PRO GPUs and select Ryzen processors. Unlike typical updates for gamers, this release prioritizes long-term stability, performance, and security crucial for critical work environments. This new driver provides official support for AMD’s latest Ryzen AI PRO chips, including…

Windows installation media often do not contain the most recent updates for Microsoft Defender. To rectify this, Microsoft has introduced a vital security intelligence update (version 1.429.122.0) for Windows 11, Windows 10, and supported Server editions. This update is significant because it ensures that new installations of the operating system are better protected right from…

When virtual machines malfunction unexpectedly, it can create significant challenges for administrators. Recently, such issues were reported with Windows Server 2022’s Hyper-V, prompting Microsoft to issue an emergency update. Emergency Patch for Windows Server After the latest patch deployment, users experienced multiple outages with Azure virtual machines, which would either hang or restart without warning.…

Microsoft has introduced significant security updates for Windows 11 (24H2) and Server 2025. As Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) prepare for these changes, it’s crucial to understand the implications of features like Recall and hotpatching. New Feature: Recall Microsoft is rolling out Recall, which allows users to take snapshots of their actions on their devices.…

Microsoft has issued an emergency fix for a critical issue affecting Windows Server 2025, specifically targeting the Hyper-V platform. This update is designed to prevent Hyper-V virtual machines from freezing or restarting unexpectedly, a problem that has primarily impacted Azure confidential VMs, which are engineered to safeguard data during processing. The root cause of the…

Microsoft is alerting users to a significant security issue linked to outdated installation images of Windows. The company’s concern stems from a "Microsoft Defender protection gap" that has resulted from using installation images that contain old antimalware binaries. Risks of Using Outdated Images When users install Windows from an outdated image, Microsoft Defender does not…

Microsoft has rolled out an emergency hotfix aimed at resolving a critical issue affecting Hyper-V virtual machines on Windows Server 2022, which were freezing or restarting unexpectedly. This issue is primarily affecting Azure confidential VMs, designed to ensure data security during processing. The underlying problem relates to how the system manages memory paths using guest…

Akamai has issued a warning regarding a significant security vulnerability in Windows Server 2025’s Active Directory functionality, potentially allowing users to gain increased permissions. This issue has been dubbed “BadSuccessor” and is noted in a recent blog post by Akamai. The vulnerability stems from a feature called “delegated Managed Service Account” (dMSA), introduced with Windows…