Monthly Archives: May 2021


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FragAttack: Attack on WLAN devices

[German]German BSI and security researchers has issued a warning because a vulnerability called FRAGAttack allows millions of WLAN devices to be attacked locally. The vulnerability affects all WLAN standards (up to WPA3). Fortunately, this vulnerability can only be attacked if … Continue reading

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Adobe Acrobat (Reader) DC 21.001.20155

[German]Adobe released a security update for Adobe Acrobat (Reader) DC to version 21.001.20155 on May 11, 2021. The release notes provide download addresses for the Windows and macOS installers. Security bulletin APSB21-29 states that the update to the product is … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows 7/Server 2008 R2-Updates (May 11, 2021)

[German]As of May 11, Microsoft has released various updates for Windows 7 SP1 systems that are still in ESU support. However, these security updates are also available for Windows Server 2008 R2 with ESU support. Here is some information about … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows 8.1/Server 2012-Updates (May 11, 2021)

[German]As of May 11, Microsoft has released various updates for Windows 8.1. These security updates are also available for Windows Server 2012 R2. Here is some information on the Monthly Rollup and Security only updates for these operating systems. Advertising

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Patchday: Windows 10-Updates (May 11, 2021)

[German]On May 11, 2021 (Microsoft's second Tuesday of the month patchday), several cumulative updates were released for supported Windows 10 builds. Here are some details about the respective security updates for the May 2021 patchday. Advertising

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Ransomware attack on the US pipeline – the house is burning

[German]Last week, there was a ransomware attack on the operator of a pipeline on the US East Coast, as a result of which the pipeline had to be shut down. Now, figuratively speaking, everywhere is on fire. The U.S. president … Continue reading

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (May 11, 2021)

[German]On May 11, 2021, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, etc. – as well as for Microsoft Exchange – have been released. Below is a compact overview of these updates. Advertising

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Bug: Outlook shows only the first lines of an e-mail (May 10/11, 2021)

[German]Currently, reports are piling up that an update of Outlook (C2R version) may have caused a bug. The mail program suddenly displays only the first lines of emails. Here is a summary of what has come to my attention. Addendum: … Continue reading

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Security Updates (KB5003435) for Microsoft Exchange Server (May 11, 2021)

[German]Microsoft has announced on May 11, 2021 – the expected (see Is a hotfix for Microsoft Exchange coming today? (May 11, 2021)) Security updates released for Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019. This is to immediately … Continue reading

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WSUS does not receive updates (May 11, 2021)

[German]Currently, there are more and more reports that no updates are found in the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). Only Defender updates are trickling in – it looks like Microsoft is not (yet) making the May 11, 2021 security updates … Continue reading

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