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March 2023: What's going up with AnyDesk?
[German]I'm picking up on a topic and posting it here on the blog for information purposes with a request for feedback from those affected. It's about the provider AnyDesk and its remote maintenance software of the same name. A reader … Continue reading
Leaked Microsoft mails provide interesting insights
[German]I wrestled with myself a bit about what to do with the material, but then decided to publish the blog post after all. An anonymous source has send me leaked data that must have come from the "Microsoft universe" (maybe … Continue reading
World Backup Day March 31, 2023
[German]March 31st of every year is "World Backup Day", and it's to remind people of the importance of backups. To mark the day, a little kaleidoscope of information around this topic.
Windows 12? New plans for a Core OS
[German]Will a new Windows be released in 2024? There is an unconfirmed information that such a Windows is being formed in Microsoft's developer labs as a successor to "Windows Core OS". It is supposed to be a major upgrade for … Continue reading
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Patch critical EvP vulnerability CVE-2023-23397 in Outlook
[German]A critical vulnerability CVE-2023-23397 exists in Microsoft Outlook, which allows third-party privilege exploitation. This vulnerability has been actively exploited by Russian attackers since mid-April 2022. Users and administrators should immediately install the Outlook security updates provided by Microsoft. As part … Continue reading
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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 ...
Patchday: Microsoft Office Updates (March 14, 2023)
[German]On March 14, 2023 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patchday), Microsoft released several security-related updates for still-supported Microsoft Office versions and other products. A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Word is closed. Below is an overview of the … Continue reading
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Exchange Server Security Updates (March 14, 2023)
[German]Microsoft has released the March 14, 2023 security updates for Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019 (some as a re-release from Feb. 2023). These security updates close vulnerabilities in this software. The updates should be installed … Continue reading
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Windows 11 22H2: Fix for performance issue when copying files available
[German]It is an issue that has been bothering users for months. There is a bug in Windows 11 22H2 that causes a serious speed drop when copying large files. Since December 2022 I have been hoping that this would be … Continue reading
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Exchange Server: Microsoft recommends updating antivirus scan exclusions (Feb. 2023)
[German]Microsoft's Exchange Server team has revised its recommendations regarding antivirus scan exceptions and is asking administrators to review and adjust antivirus software settings as necessary. It's all the result of changes in the cyber threat landscape.
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Windows Logon hangs on "Other user" because of Citrix Workspace app; FSLogix V2210 bug causes logon hang
[German]Currently a small collective article about problems with Windows and the login in connection with the Citrix Workspace app and FSLogix version 2210. Does the login to Windows hang with the message "Other user"? If so, the Citrix Workspace app … Continue reading
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