PowerShell 5.1 now shows warnings when scripts use Invoke-WebRequest to fetch web content, aiming to limit silent script execution risks tied to CVE-2025-54100. ⚠️

Admins are urged to switch to -UseBasicParsing to avoid unintended code parsing and prevent automation hang-ups. 🛡️

🔗 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-windows-powershell-now-warns-when-running-invoke-webrequest-scripts/

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Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing.

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