A recent Microsoft security update intended to fix a critical vulnerability has inadvertently introduced a significant flaw. This allows non-administrative users to block future Windows updates, creating a persistent denial-of-service condition. Security researcher Kevin Beaumont highlighted this issue, emphasizing that it requires no admin privileges and could be exploited by malware, leaving systems vulnerable to other threats.
IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Access to Windows & Linux Systems
A security assessment by Shelltrail revealed three critical vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, allowing privilege escalation on Windows and Linux. Identified as CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02,
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