Category Archives: Security

Windows Server 2012 R2 is EOL; ESU license not for on-premises systems?

Posted on 2023-10-16 by guenni

[German]After releasing the October 2023 updates, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 have reached their end of support; there will be no more security updates in the future – unless customers buys an Extended Security Update extension (ESU … Continue reading →

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Caution: Steam fake accounts and scam methods

Posted on 2023-10-15 by guenni

[German]Quick warning for readers who are on the Steam platform. A reader has alerted me to a wave of scams that is currently running and operates with fake accounts. Inquiries from supposed friends offer participation in a lottery. If you … Continue reading →

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Edge 118.0.2088.46 (Oct. 13, 2023)

Posted on 2023-10-14 by guenni

[German]Microsoft updated the Edge browser in the stable channel to version 118.0.2088.46 on October 13, 2023. The release notes here state, "Fixed various bugs and performance issues". The update fixed the (spoofing) vulnerability CVE-2023-36559, according to this entry.

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Exchange Server Oct. 2023 updates fail with error 0x80070534

Posted on 2023-10-14 by guenni

[German]As of October 10, 2023, Microsoft has released security updates for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019. On a number of Exchange Server systems, the installation of the October 2023 updates ends with error 0x80070534. The cause seems to … Continue reading →

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curl vulnerability still unpatched by Microsoft

Posted on 2023-10-14 by guenni

[German]There is a vulnerability in the library and tool curl in older versions, which was closed by the project on October 11, 2023 with version 8.4.0. Microsoft ships curl with Windows, and the question was whether curl was also updated … Continue reading →

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Cloud provider "Shadow" hacked, customer data (from players) tapped

Posted on 2023-10-13 by guenni

[German]At the end of September 2023, the cloud provider Shadow was hacked via one of their hosters. The platform is used by online gamers, and three blog readers emailed me about the incident (thanks for that). The hackers are now … Continue reading →

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Windows 7/Server 2008 R2; Server 2012 R2: Updates (October 10, 2023)

Posted on 2023-10-12 by guenni

[German]As of October 10, 2023, various security updates have been released for Windows Server 2008 R2 (in its 4th ESU year) and for Windows Server 2012/R2 (the updates may still install on Windows 7 SP1). Here is an overview of … Continue reading →

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Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-4966 and CVE-2023-4967)

Posted on 2023-10-12 by guenni

[German]There are serious vulnerabilities in older products from Citrix, as the manufacturer announced in a security alert. Both the Citrix NetScaler ADC and the Citrix NetScaler Gateway are affected by the vulnerabilities CVE-2023-4966 and CVE-2023-4967. An update is urgently recommended, … Continue reading →

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Google Chrome 118.0.5993.70 / .71

Posted on 2023-10-11 by guenni

Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser 118 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows on October 10, 2023. The entry ican be found on the Google blog. The stable channel has been updated to version … Continue reading →

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Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022 Updates (October 10, 2023)

Posted on 2023-10-11 by guenni

[German]On October 10, 2023 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft patch day), Microsoft also released cumulative updates for Windows 11 22H1 and 22H2. In addition, Windows Server 2022 received an update. Here are some details about these updates, which are … Continue reading →

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