A security update from Microsoft in April created a folder called "inetpub" on Windows systems. Some users have unsuspectingly deleted this folder, which opens up a new security vulnerability.

In context: Every now and then, Microsoft security patches can wreak havoc on Windows PCs. Users are understandably cautious these days, and even an innocent, empty folder can raise concerns about ...

A recent Windows security update that creates an ‘inetpub’ folder has introduced a new weakness allowing attackers to prevent the installation of future updates. After people installed this month's ...

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Another One UI 8 rumor claims Samsung is preparing to upgrade the security strength of its Secure Folder. An X tipster alleges Secure Folder will leverage Google's Private Spaces API instead of ...

The lock screen on your smartphone is an essential barrier to anyone looking to gain access to the device: It stops people from getting at your data, your social media accounts, your banking apps, and ...

Simple to use and deploy encryption tool that relies on hiding files from prying eyes as much as encryption to protect sensitive documents. Sadly, it transgresses many security standards by making the ...

A security researcher has found a way to bypass the "Controlled Folder Access" feature added in Windows 10 in October 2017, which Microsoft has touted as a reliable anti-ransomware defensive measure.