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Category Archives: Security
Cloud Code Coding Agent Deletes Company Database and Backups
That didn't quite go as planned: A Cloud Code Coding agent (Cursor) caused a database to be deleted by a company's infrastructure provider. At the same time, the backups were also deleted by the infrastructure provider because they had linked … Continue reading
0patch fix for Windows Server telephony vulnerability CVE-2026-20931
Windows Server contains a telephony vulnerability (CVE-2026-20931) that allows for privilege escalation. Microsoft patched the vulnerability in January 2026, but this has caused issues. ACROS Security recently released a 0patch micropatch to address this telephony vulnerability, CVE-2026-20931, for Windows Server … Continue reading
Samsung's April 2026 Android update breaks Microsoft 365 apps / Authenticator
[German]Samsung has apparently been rolling out the April 2026 Android security update for several days now. A reader pointed out to me that there are serious issues with Microsoft 365 apps on Android once the update is installed. Microsoft Teams … Continue reading
Windows Defender 0-days: BlueHammer (patched) and RedSun (unpatched)
There are several critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender, that put Windows systems at risk. A security researcher has published an 0-day-exploit named BlueHammer on April 3, 2026, that has been patched on April 14, 2026. But there is still an … Continue reading
Remote Desktop Phishing Protection in the April 2026 Update Causes Confusion
[German]On April 14, 2026 (Patch Day), Microsoft released a fix for Remote Desktop to protect RDP connections against phishing attacks. Users now see a warning message when establishing an RDP connection. This has caused a lot of confusion and issues. … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 4.2026, Remote Desktop, Security, Update, Windows
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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 ...
ESU Extension (Phase 2) for Exchange 2016/2019 and Skype
[German]Microsoft has announced an extension of the Extended Security Update (ESU) program for certain legacy software. This includes Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019 and Skype for Business Server, for which ESU "Period 2" is now being launched. This means that organizations can … Continue reading
Microsoft April 2026 updates for Office and Windows
On April 14, 2026 (the second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft's Patch Tuesday), Microsoft released cumulative updates for the still-supported client operating system versions of Windows 10 (with an ESU license) and Windows 11. Microsoft has also released security updates … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (April 14, 2026)
[German]On April 14, 2026, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, and for other products. The security updates address 163 vulnerabilities (CVEs), 8 of which are critical; 2 of these were classified as zero-day vulnerabilities (one … Continue reading
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Adobe Reader: Emergency patch for 0-day vulnerability CVE-2026-34621
[German]A few hours ago, I reported on a zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Reader. Simply opening a PDF file can be enough to take control of the system. Adobe has now confirmed the vulnerability (CVE-2026-34621) and released a security update to … Continue reading
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Malware: Website hosting CPUID, HWMonitor, CPU-Z, etc., hacked
[German]Warning to users who use tools such as CPUID, HWMonitor, CPU-Z, etc. and updated it recently (between April 9, and April 10, 2026. The website where these tools were hosted and offered for download has fallen victim to a supply … Continue reading