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Google Chrome 72.0.3626.121 closes critical vulnerability
Users of the Google Chrome browser should update it to 72.0.3626.121 as soon as possible. The background is that Google has closed a critical vulnerability with the new version, which is now being actively exploited in the wild.
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Firefox 65.0.2
Mozilla's developers released Firefox version 65.0.2 as a browser for Windows, Linux and macOS on February 28, 2019. This is a maintenance update that, according to the release notes, fixes an issue with geolocalization services
Update KB4491113 fixes Internet Explorer Backslash bug
Microsoft has released a cumulative update KB4491113 for Internet Explorer, which fixes the so-called backslash bug in the browser. This came into effect with the February 2019 updates in Windows 7-10.
Google Chrome 72.0.3626.109
Google's developers have released an update for the Google Chrome 72 browser. This new version 72.0.3626.109 for Windows, Mac and Linux will be introduced in the next days/weeks. Details about the changes can be found in the log. (Thx @PhantomofMobile)
Firefox ESR 60.5.1 and 65.0.1 released
On February 12, 2019, the Mozilla's developers released a maintenance update to Firefox ESR 60.5.1. This fixes the vulnerabilities described in the document Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox ESR 60.5.1. For Firefox 65.0.1, the vulnerabilities described in the Security vulnerabilities … 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 ...
Chrome Extension Password Checkup
After large collections of passwords have appeared on the internet in recent days, Google is taking steps to secure it's users. Google is offering an extension that displays a warning, it a user attempt to login on a site using … Continue reading
Firefox 65 for Windows: Issues with AVAST/AVG Antivirus
Just a brief note: Firefox 65 is causing issues in Windows, if antivirus software from AVAST/AVG has been installed. There are issues with https scanning of various AV programs (Avast, AVG), so https pages are not displayed. I've blogged within … Continue reading
Mozilla annoys US users with Firefox Extension Ads
Mozilla's developers have probably started to show advertisements for Firefox extensions in the browser in the USA. Much to the displeasure of users in the USA.
Tor Browser 8.0.5
The developers released Tor Browser 8.0.5 on 29 January December 2019. This is a maintenance update that includes Firefox 60.5.0esr and several other components.
Google Chrome 72 released
[German]Google's developers have just released the Google Chrome 72 browser. This new version 72.0.3626.81 for the desktop fix some vulnerabilities and comes with new features.