Monthly Archives: September 2022

Windows Server 2016: Fix for RDP issues in KB5015808 and later

[German]Security update KB5015808, released in July 2022, causes RDP issues on Windows Server 1609. Here in the blog I had reported about the problems in the RDS infrastructure – while Microsoft is silent about it so far. But unofficially, there … Continue reading

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SharkBot Trojan in the Play Store – "Antivirus apps" risk

[German]The SharkBot banking Trojan has reappeared in the Google Play Store, disguised as an antivirus and cleaner app. Security researchers from CyberNews write: Android users should think twice before downloading free apps to clean their phones and "protect" them from … Continue reading

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Lazarus hacker attacks utilities via Log4j vulnerability, $30 million ransomware seized

[German]The state sponsored Lazarus hacking group, based in North Korea, has repeatedly attracted attention for ransomware attacks and espionage. Now Cisco Talos has uncovered an attack campaign that targeted utility companies in North America. In addition, US law enforcement has … Continue reading

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Intune Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Update from iOS 15 to iOS 16 may fail …

[German]Brief note for administrators who use Microsoft Endpoint Manager to manage mobile devices. Microsoft has just announced that iOS/iPadOS 15 devices that are logged in with a user registry cannot be successfully updated to iOS 16.

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

[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...


Windows Update Error 0x80072F8F

[German]Some Windows users (from Windows 7 up to Windows 11, and also Windows Server pendants) facing the situation, that no longer receive automatic updates. When they investigate the problem, they get the update error 0x80072F8F. In the blog post I … Continue reading

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Microsofts Windows Container Runtime Support ends September 2022

Brief note for administrators using Mirantis Container Runtime (formerly Docker EE) on Windows: Microsoft has discontinued support because it is transitioning to Mirantis Inc. As a result, the corresponding containers will soon be removed from Microsoft's download.

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Adobe Acrobat (Reader) DC 2022.002.20212

Adobe has released an update of Adobe Acrobat (Reader) DC to version 2022.002.20212 (Windows) and (Mac) as of September 9, 2022. This update fixes some bugs according to this description. The download links are provided on the Release Notes page … Continue reading

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Microsoft Edge 105.0.1343.33

Microsoft has updated the Edge browser in the stable channel to version 105.0.1343.33 as of September 8, 2022. The release notes only state various fixes and performance improvements without further details. 

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HP: New printer lockouts; Euroconsumer settlement reaches compensation for consumers

[German]Manufacturer HP manages to annoy consumers again and again with its lockouts of printers when using third-party ink or toner. It has now even blocked its own printer cartridges for use. Now the consumer protection organization Euroconsumers has reached a … Continue reading

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HP Support Assistant: Patch a vulnerability (Sept. 2022)

[German]Users of HP machines should respond because their machines have the HP Support Assistant preinstalled by default under Windows. This HP Support Assistant invokes the HP Performance Tune-up tool via Fusion. The process has a DLL hijacking vulnerability that can … Continue reading

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