Category Archives: computer

VirtualBox 5.1.26 released

Posted on 2017-08-01 by guenni

Oracle has released the virtualization software VirtualBox Version 5.1.26 on July 27, 2017 as a maintenance update. Advertising

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Windows 10: DVD drive is missing after upgrade

Posted on 2017-07-18 by guenni

[German]Some users are missing their optical drives (DVD, CD) after upgrading from Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10, or after a feature update. Here are some details how to fix it. Advertising

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Microsoft closes critical vulnerability CVE-2017-8558 in Malware Protection Engine (June 23, 2017)

Posted on 2017-06-24 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has released a critical security update on June 23, 2017, for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (MsMpEng). This update addresses vulnerability CVE-2017-8558. Here are a few details. Advertising

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Chinese Malware FIREBALL infects 250 Million computers – even 20 % of enterprise networks contains this backdoor

Posted on 2017-06-03 by guenni

[German]Check Point Threat Intelligence and research teams recently discovered a high volume Chinese threat operation, named Fireball, which has infected over 250 million computers worldwide.And it seems that 20% of enterprise networks contains this Fireball backdoor. Here is, what Check … Continue reading →

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New details to Intel’s AMT vulnerability

Posted on 2017-05-08 by guenni

On Mai 1, 2017 Intel disclosed the AMT vulnerability (INTEL-SA-00075), without publishing details. Security Researcher from Tenable has analyzed this vulnerability. Advertising

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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 ...

Internet banking heist via SS7 UMTS vulneribility in Germany

Posted on 2017-05-04 by guenni

[German]Cyber criminals has been successful in an Internet (online) banking heist, misusing a vulnerability known since 2014 within the signaling system #7 mobile. Advertising

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Windows 10 V1703: Activation, updates or store downloads ends with error 0x80070057

Posted on 2017-05-04 by guenni

Windows 10 Creators Update is causing a mysterious error on some machines. After upgrading to Windows 10 Version 1703 or after a clean install, activation, updates and store downloads fails with error 0x80070057. Advertising

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Windows 10 S and Surface Laptop introduced

Posted on 2017-05-03 by guenni

Microsoft has introduced at #MicrosoftEDU the Surface Laptop and also Windows 10 S. Windows 10 S devices are aiming to education sector and schools. Advertising

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MicrosoftEDU: Will we see a Surface Notebook and Windows 10 S?

Posted on 2017-05-02 by guenni

[German]Today, Mai 2, 2017, Microsoft has invited to #MicrosoftEDU event. What to expect on this event? While some people think a Surface Pro 5 will be introduced (not likely), we will see a Surface Notebook, powered with Windows 10 S. … Continue reading →

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Remote security exploit in Intel Platforms

Posted on 2017-05-02 by guenni

[German]Intel platforms from Nehalem to Kaby Lake has a critical vulnerability. Attackers can remotely access an exploitable elevation of privilege security hole. While no consumer systems are affected, Intel and it's OEMs ships a firmware update. Advertising

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