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SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat
Firewalls

SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat

Organisations urged to urgently patch Microsoft SharePoint after a critical flaw raises risk of remote code execution when combined with other vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
Malware

August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 111 vulnerabilities, including nine critical remote code executions and a moderate zero-day flaw.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Windows Server 2025 flaw lets attackers persist in Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Windows Server 2025 flaw lets attackers persist in Active Directory

A design flaw in Windows Server 2025 allows attackers to persist undetected in Active Directory by exploiting managed service account vulnerabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory

A critical flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts allows attackers to persistently access and control Active Directory environments, warns Semperis.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server
Physical Security

Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Bitdefender releases decryptor tool for ShrinkLocker
Malware

Bitdefender releases decryptor tool for ShrinkLocker

Bitdefender has launched a decryptor for ShrinkLocker ransomware, assisting victims in recovering their files and enhancing cybersecurity measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities
Open source

October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws
Marketing Technologies

Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws

Microsoft and Adobe have rolled out urgent security updates, tackling critical Zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and key applications this month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Patch Tuesday has revealed 51 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

Patch Tuesday has revealed 51 vulnerabilities

Microsoft addresses 51 vulnerabilities in June 2024 Patch Tuesday, with one critical RCE for Windows, alongside patches for Office and SharePoint flaws.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
SIOS Technology joins Nutanix Elevate Partner Program for enhanced HA solutions
Cloud Services

SIOS Technology joins Nutanix Elevate Partner Program for enhanced HA solutions

SIOS Technology Corp joins the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program, strengthening its high availability and disaster recovery solutions within Nutanix AHV environments and enhancing joint customer benefits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Getac expands workstation offerings with new additions
Windows Server

Getac expands workstation offerings with new additions

Getac Technology Corporation, the rugged technology and intelligent video solutions company, has announced the expansion of its X600 range.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2023
Microsoft adds Azure capabilities to Windows Server 2022
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft adds Azure capabilities to Windows Server 2022

Windows Server 2022 includes multi-layered security, hybrid capabilities with Azure, file server improvements, container support with Kubernetes, and more.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
Change is coming for popular Windows products
Public Cloud

Change is coming for popular Windows products

Microsoft wants to ensure that your business is well-supported during the upgrades, which is why it is offering a range of options to help you transition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
You're invited: Breaking down the Windows Server 2019 updates
Disaster Recovery

You're invited: Breaking down the Windows Server 2019 updates

The webinar will be held a week after Microsoft Ignite, so it will cover the complete feature set included in the full release.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2018
Windows Server 2019 is almost out - here's what you need to know
Disaster Recovery

Windows Server 2019 is almost out - here's what you need to know

Microsoft reveals Windows Server 2019, launching in the latter half of 2018, with key innovations in Hybrid Cloud, Security, Application Platform, and HCI.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Microsoft unveils innovative new operating system at Ignite 2016
Microsoft

Microsoft unveils innovative new operating system at Ignite 2016

Microsoft Ignite Conference reveals new Windows Server 2016 with advanced security, datacenter & cloud-ready platform.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security
DataCentre infrastructure

Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security

Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015

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