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Security: TPM vulnerable; and dump mode for Intel ME
[German]Currently, two security issues are on the agenda. Meanwhile, an approach is known to get full access to the Intel Management Engine (Intel ME). And two attack methods on TPM chips from computers have become known.
Surface Pro 4: Don’t install July 26, 2018 firmware update
[German]Owners of a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 received a firmware update on July 26, 2018. If possible, don't install this firmware update, due to (minor) issues with this.
New Surface Book 2 Firmware Update with Bitlocker issue
[German]Here's a brief information for owners of a Microsoft Surface Book 2. After the huge Firmware update for the Surfaces a few days ago, there is probably another firmware update offered. After installing this firmware update, a Bitlocker key is … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Advisory (Surfaces) 08/08/2018
Microsoft issued another Microsoft Security Advisory on August 8, 2018. This concerns notes for Microsoft Surface devices regarding the Speculative Store Bypass (ADV180012) and Rogue System Register Read (ADV180013) vulnerabilities.
Black Hat: Millions of Smartphones vulnerable
[German]Security researchers have analyzed smartphones on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They found vulnerabilities in devices from four major U.S. carriers that can be exploited.
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 ...
Samsung Galaxy S7 vulnerable to Meltdown
Surprise: The Samsung Galaxy S7 is also affected by the meltdown vulnerability, although no Intel CPU is working there. This was announced to Reuters by security researchers from the University of Graz. Researchers Daniel Gruss, Moritz Lipp and Michael Schwarz … Continue reading
A Windows Update bricked Steven Sinofsky’s Surface RT
[German]A little Schadenfreude and a nice story for for annoyed Windows users who are facing a bricked system after an update install. Also happens to more prominent people, like Mr. Steven Sinofsky…
Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HP inkjet printers
[German]Here is a security notification for users of HP inkjet printers. HP has discovered vulnerabilities in the firmware of various printers that allow remote code execution.
Surface-Firmware Updates July 2018
[German]Microsoft has released a series of firmware updates for the Surface Laptop, Surface Pro 4 and Surface Pro this week. Here is a short overview.
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Microsoft’s Project Andromeda – Dual-Screen-Surface?
[German]So far I haven't written about all rumors on Microsoft's project Andromeda. Now, however, there are new information that concretizes some things. Microsoft's Project Andromeda could be a foldable surface smartphone for your pocket.