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What's new in MDM for Windows 11
[German]With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft also had to supplement and adapt its mobile device management (MDM). In an article What's new in mobile device enrollment and management dated October 22, 2021, Microsoft has responded. The article describes what's … Continue reading
Surface Pro 3 and the (Card Blanche) TPM vulnerability
[German]Here is another addendum to the topic "we are becoming more secure with hardware and software". Recently, Microsoft had to admit a TPM vulnerability (Card Blanche) for its Surface Pro 3 and sent a corresponding security notification around. In addition, … Continue reading
Reports say: Microsoft works on a low cost Surface Laptop with Windows 11 SE
[German]There was a report this week that Microsoft is working on a Windows 11 SE. This variant is said to be intended for a low-priced Surface Laptop. Microsoft wants to attack the Chromebook market with it. Some information and thoughts … Continue reading
Notebooks (Acer, Lenovo) suddenly fails with "no bootable device" (Oct. 2021)
[German]It looks like the last few days devices from Acer, Lenovo etc. with Windows suddenly refuse to boot with "no bootable device". The cause is not quite clear yet – it could have been a Windows update. Furthermore, it seems … Continue reading
Canon sued for disabling printer scan/fax function when ink is missing
[German]A class action lawsuit has been filed in the USA against the device manufacturer Canon, which has come up with a very perfidious scam. If the multifunction devices run out of ink, operation is stopped. One user was so upset … 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 ...
Tianfu Cup 2021: Exchange 2019 and iPhone hacked
[German]I think the developers at Apple and Microsoft – as well as some other software companies – will have their work cut out for them. At the Chinese Tianfu Cup 2021, which is currently (Oct. 16./17. 2021) underway, there was … Continue reading
iOS 15.0.2/iPadOS 15.0.2 security update
[German]Apple has released a security update for iPhone to iOS 15.0.2 and for iPad to iOS 15.0.2 as of October 11, 2021, which closes critical 0-day vulnerabilities in the core. According to Apple, the vulnerabilities are already being exploited in … Continue reading
Critical vulnerabilities in Honeywell Experion PKS and ACE controllers
[German]Critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Honeywell Experion PKS controllers C200, C200E, C300 and in the and ACE controllers. ICS-CERT and CISA have issued a warning about this – and the manufacturer Honeywell has issued security advice on what … Continue reading
Samsung folding smartphone – risk of losing the warranty after throw it to your bed?
[German]Throwing a smartphone onto a bed or a couch isn't normally a problem, nothing bad can actually happen. However, you should not do that if you own a Samsung foldable smartphone (Z Flip 3), since you might lose the warranty … Continue reading
Amazon's newly introduced Astro Robot, a disaster?
[German]As of September 28, 2021, Amzon has introduced a home robot that goes by the name of Astro. The aim of this device is to provide assistance in the home. Keywords are home monitoring and assistance in conjunction with a … Continue reading