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Category Archives: Security
KeePass 2.53.1 fixes vulnerability CVE-2023-24055
[German]The developers of the password safe KeePass have improved the new version KeePass 2.53.1 with regard to the vulnerability CVE-2023-24055. Specifically, the export function for passwords has been secured. This was preceded by a warning from the Cyber Emergency Response … Continue reading
Microsoft Edge gets Adobe Acrobat as PDF reader
[German]Small addendum from yesterday, didn't get to it due to private appointments. Adobe and Microsoft announced Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, that Microsoft will implement Adobe Acrobat as the new default PDF reader in the Edge browser. The two companies are … Continue reading
Google Chrome Version 110.0.5481.77/.78
[German]Short addendum, I have not gotten to it yet. Google has already released updates of the Google Chrome browser 110 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows until February 7, 2023. Thanks to Robert for the hint.
Cyberattack debacle on VMware ESXi Server; "Recovery Script" for ESXiArgs Ransomware Victims
[German]Since last weekend, cyberattacks on vulnerable ESXi servers have been ongoing worldwide and there are probably a number of people affected (in Germany, a three-digit number is said to be affected). The attackers are exploiting a vulnerability that was already … Continue reading
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business does not support macro policies (GPOs)
[German]This is an unpleasant story, actually a scandal, which I'm putting up for discussion here on the blog. Anyone using Microsoft 365 Apps for Business is in for an unpleasant surprise. Microsoft has pruned the product, so this product does … 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 ...
Can antivirus software protect Windows 11 from ransomware? (Jan. 2023)
[German]This is an exciting question that many users are certainly asking themselves: Can current antivirus software actually protect Windows 11 against current ransomware? AV-TEST GmbH wanted to find out and unleashed a series of known ransomware samples on Windows 11 … Continue reading
Is Microsoft Defender killing applications like Outlook again? (Feb 3, 2023)
[German]Quick question to the round of administrators and users who use Microsoft Defender as a security solution in Windows. As of today, February 3, 2023, have there been any problems with applications such as Microsoft Outlook or do Office applications … Continue reading
Edge 109.0.1518.78
[German]Microsoft has updated the Edge browser in the stable channel to version 109.0.1518.78 on February 2, 2023 (thanks to Robert for the tip). Microsoft did not reveal too much about this maintenance update, only a closed vulnerability is listed. It … Continue reading
Windows 7/Server 2008/R2: Support until January 2024 (KB4522133)
[German]January 2023 was the scheduled end of support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 / R2 as part of the Extended Security Update program (ESU). February 2023 is the first month where there should actually be no more … Continue reading
Thunderbird 102.7.1
[German]The developers of Thunderbird have released another update of the email client to version 102.7.1 on February 1, 2023. It is a bug-fix update, which is supposed to fix some problems. In addition, a vulnerability that was rated as high … Continue reading