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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
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
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 ...
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.
EOS: Microsoft encourage IE 10 users to shift to IE 11
[German]Internet Explorer 10 will reach its End of Support (EOS) at End of 2019. Microsoft encourage IE 10 users to shift to IE 11 till the end of this year. This affects users of Internet Explorer 10 who are running … Continue reading
Google Chrome get drive by download protection
Google's Chrome browser will get a protection feature to block dangerous drive-by downloads. This should prevent the distribution of malware via this channel.