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Yearly Archives: 2026
Microsoft Edge version 151.x or later crashes in Windows 10
[German]I got reports from German blog readers about an issue with the Microsoft Edge browser starting with version 151.x. The browser crashes 5 seconds after start on Windows 10 systems, while it continues to run on other systems.
I: Microsoft Defender flags Synology backups as a Trojan (August 3, 2026)
[German]A German blog reader contacted me about a strange behavior, he faced on hypervisors. Microsoft Defender flags Synology backups on the affected user's servers as a Trojan. As a result, the backups no longer run. The reader wrote to me … Continue reading
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Chrome 151.0.7922.71/.72 fixes 370 vulnerabilities
[German]On July 29, 2026, Google updated the Chrome browser to versions 151.0.7922.71/.72. The update in the 150 development branch is available in the Stable Channel and fixes 370 vulnerabilities. Users should therefore update Chromium-based browsers and their derivatives as soon … Continue reading
Windows Server: WSUS install and 1st sync fails
[German]I'm posting just a warning for Windows Server administrators using WSUS here on the blog for informational purposes, as it was recently brought to my attention by two readers. WSUS currently cannot be reinstalled on Windows Server and/or fails during … Continue reading
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 ...
FortiBleed: Administrator Passwords Compromised on 74,000 Fortinet Firewalls
[German]Operators of Fortinet products are at risk of having their instances compromised by attackers. This is because the passwords for administrator access to these instances have been cracked. Attackers can take control of the installations and manipulate them at will. … Continue reading
Edge 149.0.4022.52: Issues with folder redirection of the Downloads folder to an FQDN?
[German]Microsoft released an update for the Edge 149.0.4022.52 browser in the Stable Channel on June 4, 2026. A reader just informed me that since then, there have been issues with redirecting the Downloads folder to an FQDN URL. As a … Continue reading
Windows 11 Clients: The Group Policy Editors gpedit.msc and GPMC are broken
[German]The Group Policy Editors (gpedit.msc or gpmc from the RSAT tools) are "broken" in Windows 11; due to a bug, it does not perform the tasks assigned to it by the administrator. Entered values are not applied but are truncated … Continue reading
What's going on in France: One data breach after another
Recently I found myself wondering what's been going on in France lately. For the past few days, one major data breach after another has come to public. All of them stem from hacks of government platforms or large organizations. Here's … Continue reading
AI Risks: Insurers Are Taking Precautions
Jump into AI projects left and right, and if things go wrong—whether because regulators slap on a hefty fine or a cyberattack damages the company—just rely on cyber insurance? Insurers are now taking steps to limit coverage for AI risks—and … Continue reading
Google Photos: Limitations and AI Analysis; Time to Move On
Most Android users likely still use the Google Photos app on their mobile devices. By default, photos are uploaded to the Google Photos service. However, it's time to switch away from this service, as its functionality is becoming increasingly limited, … Continue reading