A newly appeared “inetpub” folder on Windows systems, following recent security updates, is a deliberate measure by Microsoft to enhance security. Positioned at C:\inetpub, it mitigates a patched vulnerability (CVE-2025-21204) related to elevation-of-privileges. Microsoft advises users not to delete this folder, reinforcing it as an essential security enhancement.

Microsoft Warns of Ransomware Exploiting Cloud Environments with New Techniques
Microsoft warns of sophisticated ransomware attacks in Q1 2025, targeting hybrid cloud environments through vulnerabilities in on-premises and cloud services. Notably, North Korean group Moonstone