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Category Archives: browser
Google Chrome shows updated privacy policy for ads, what does it mean
[German]As of September 5, 2023, Google has updated the Chrome browser for its platforms (desktop, Android, iOS) (see Google Chrome 116.0.5845.179/.180 security update). In addition to security fixes and stability improvements, users will suddenly see a pop up with privacy … Continue reading
Google Chrome 116.0.5845.179/.180 security update
[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser 116 in the stable and extended channels for Mac, Linux and Windows as of September 5, 2023. These are security updates that are rolled out and are intended to eliminate vulnerabilities … Continue reading
Edge 116.0.1938.69
[German]Microsoft has updated the Edge browser to versions 116.0.1938.69 as of August 31, 2023. The security release notes for Edge 116.0.1938.69 state that the update includes the latest Chromium browser security fixes (CVE-2023-4572) in addition to bug fixes and stability … Continue reading
Google Chrome 116.0.5845.140/.141
[German]Google has released updates to Google Chrome browser 116 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows as of August 29, 2023. These are security updates that are being rolled out and are intended to eliminate a vulnerability (classified … Continue reading
Firefox 117, 115.2 ESR, 102.15 ESR
As of August 29, 2023, the Mozilla developers have released the new Firefox 117 as well as the maintenance updates of Firefox 115.2 ESR and Firefox 102.14 ESR. With the updates, some vulnerabilities have been closed. Here is a brief … 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 ...
Windows 11: Microsoft has stopped aggressive Bing change advertising in Chrome
[German]Microsoft tried it again, and rolled out a campgaign of aggressive ads for their Bing search engines to Google Chrome users on Windows 11. Could have been the reason why some people contacted me about the obskure files BGAUpsell.EXE /BGAUpdate.exe … Continue reading
Edge 116.0.1938.62 released, issues with ignored policies for users logged in to user account fixed?
[German]Microsoft has updated the Edge browser to version 116.0.1938.62 as of August 25, 2023. It is a maintenance update that probably fixes an issue with ignored group policies when logging in to the user account and also fixes vulnerabilities.
Chrome browser installs apps/shortcuts on Windows & Linux clients automatically, without user consent
[German]I received yesterday a report from a German blog reader and administrator in an enterprise environment just emailed me about an unpleasant observation. The Google Chrome browser is automatically creating shortcuts or installing its own apps in their Windows environment. … Continue reading
Google Chrome 116.0.5845.110/.111
[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser 116 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows on August 22, 2023. These are security updates that will be rolled out in the coming weeks and should eliminate 5 … Continue reading
Edge 116.0.1938.54 released, problems with ignored policies when logging in to user account?
[German]Microsoft has updated the Edge browser to version 116.0.1938.54 as of August 21, 2023. It is a new development branch that also brings new features and fixes vulnerabilities. In the meantime, however, I have a reader's report about problems with … Continue reading