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Google Chrome 90.0.4430.72: Vulnerabilities fixed and HTTPS as standard
[German]Google has released Google Chrome 90.0.4430.72 on April 14, 2021. It is a new development branch with some new features. The browser should be updated promptly, as Google closes 37vulnerability. Here is a brief overview.
As of May 9, 2021, Microsoft will only use SHA-2
[German]Microsoft will only allow the more secure SHA-2 algorithm in its processes and services (including in TLS certificates, code signing and file hashing) from May 9, 2021. SHA-1 use will then no longer be possible.
Patchday Microsoft Office Updates (April 13, 2021)
[German]On April 13, 2021 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patchday), Microsoft has released several security-related updates for still supported Microsoft Office versions and other products. Here is an overview of the available updates.
Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (April 13, 2021)
[German]On April 13, 2021, Microsoft released various (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with Extended Security Update (ESU) support. Here is the overview of these updates.
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Tagged Patchday 4.2021, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server
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Patchday: Windows 8.1/Server 2012 Updates ( April 13, 2021)
[German]On April 13, Microsoft released various updates for Windows 8.1. However, these updates are also available for Windows Server 2012 R2. Here is some information about them.
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Tagged Patchday 4.2021, Security, Server 2012 R2, Update, Windows 8.1
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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: Windows 10-Updates (April 13, 2021)
[German]On April 13, 2021 (second Tuesday of the month, patchday at Microsoft), various cumulative updates for the supported Windows 10 builds were released. Here are some details about each update.
Exchange Server Security Update KB5001779 (April 13, 2021)
[German]As expected, Microsoft has released security updates for Exchange Server 2013, Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019 on April 13, 2021 (Patchday). These are intended to close vulnerabilities found that were reported by security companies. Prompt installation is recommended … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (April 13, 2021)
[German]On April 13, 2021, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, etc. – as well as for Microsoft Exchange – have been released. Below is a compact overview of these updates.
Why you should quit WhatsApp
If you observe Facebook's WhatsApp from a view or a data protection activist or a security expert, you should have dropped that messenger (I dumped that thing in 2018 due to GDPR reasons). During the past WhatsApp has a steady … Continue reading
PSA: Watch your Exchange Patch status – 0 day vulnerabilities found, is the next Exchange disaster in sight?
[German]Ok, I think I got your attention with the headline. From what I heard, next Tuesday there will be some updates for Exchange Server. Why? Because three Exchange exploits were presented at the hacker conference Pwd2Own (6-8.4-2021). Maybe it would … Continue reading