Monthly Archives: February 2020

Windows 10: (Intel Microcode-) Updates (Feb. 25./26. 2020)

[German]Microsoft has released another batch of microcode updates for Windows 10 version 1507 to 1909 on February 25, 2020 (it seems, it's old updates). In addition, a reader informed me, that he received another USB 2.0 microphone bug fix update … Continue reading

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Windows 10 Version 2004 ISO image for Insider avaible

[German]Microsoft has released this night an ISO install image of the upcoming Windows 10 version 2004. It is still an insider preview – but it could be the final version for the release.

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Microsoft Chromium Edge Rollout via Windows Update started

[German]Microsoft has begun with the rollout of the Chromium-based Edge Browser via Windows Update. Currently it only affects Windows Insider in the Release Preview Ring. The browser will be rolled out on more machines in the coming weeks.

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Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 Updates (Feb. 25, 2020)

[German]On February 25, 2020, Microsoft released a monthly preview rollup for Windows 8.1 as well as optional updates for older Windows 10 versions.

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Security Update: Edge 80.0.361.62 released

[German]After Google updated the Chrome browser with a security update (see Security Update Chrome 80.0.3987.122 (25.2.2020)), Microsoft's developers also released the Edge browser version 80.0.361.62 (based on the Chromium security update). According to ADV200002, this version fixes the two vulnerabilities … Continue reading

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Security information (Feb. 25, 2020)

[German]In this blog post, I will quickly summarize important security information that has come to my attention in the last few hours. There are so many topics that the blog would burst with individual contributions. Are violent things like missing … Continue reading

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News about unauthorized PayPal/Google Pay debits

[German] some German (and Russian) Paypal users suffer from unauthorized debits for purchases at US branches of Starbucks and Target. This morning it looked as if dispute cases of affected parties are rejected. Now I have an answer from the … Continue reading

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Security Update Chrome 80.0.3987.122 (25.2.2020)

[German]Google's developers have released version 80.0.3987.122of the Chrome browser. This is a security update which should close three vulnerabilities.

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Vulnerability CVE-2020-9054 in ZyXEL NAS devices

[German]Zyxel has closed a 0-Day vulnerability in its NAS devices through a firmware update. An exploit code for the vulnerability is currently being sold on underground forums for $20,000.

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