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Virtualbox 7.1.12 and 7.2.2: Vulnerability CVE-2025-62641
[German]It has just been announced that Virtualbox 7.1.12 and 7.2.2 contain the CVE-2025-62641 vulnerability. This could allow attackers to take over the host. There are also other vulnerabilities in these versions. Virtualbox 7.1.14 and 7.2.4 provide a remedy.
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Critical vulnerability CVE-2025-54236 in Adobe Commerce (Magento)
[German]A critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-54236, has been found in Adobe Commerce software (formerly Magento). Adobe Commerce allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files and, ultimately, even take over accounts. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 (on a … Continue reading
Microsoft OneDrive and AI facial recognition in family photos
[German]I'm bringing up another topic that actually shows that it prohibits the use of Microsoft OneDrive for storing personal content. That's because Microsoft is testing AI-powered facial recognition using family photos stored on OneDrive.
Office Online Server will reach end of support on December 31, 2026.
[German]Microsoft announced the end of support for its Office Online Server in a TechCommunity post titled "Announcing the retirement for Office Online Server" on October 21, 2025. After this date, Office Online Server will no longer receive security updates, bug … Continue reading
EA shuts down "The Sims Mobile" servers
Game developer Electronic Arts is pulling the plug on "The Sims Mobile." The mobile game has not been available in app stores (e.g., Google) since October 21, 2025. According to the roadmap, the servers will be shut down on January … 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 ...
Microsoft Security Update Summary (October 14, 2025)
[German]Microsoft hat am 14. Oktober 2025 Sicherheitsupdates für Windows-Clients und -Server, für Office – sowie für weitere Produkte – veröffentlicht. Die Sicherheitsupdates beseitigen 167 Schwachstellen (CVEs), sieben kritisch, drei davon wurden als 0-day klassifiziert und zwei werden ausgenutzt. Nachfolgend findet … Continue reading
Exchange Server Security Updates October 2025
[German]Microsoft released the "October 2025" security update for Exchange Server on October 14, 2025. The security update applies to Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, and, for the first time, Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE). Exchange Online customers are already … Continue reading
Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.2.4165; Patch from ISO not installable
[German]On October 14, 2025, Veeam released patch 12.3.2.4165 for its Veeam Backup & Replication product. According to the manufacturer, this patch is intended to eliminate several vulnerabilities. However, a reader informed me that he was unable to install this patch … Continue reading
SharePoint Add-Ins for Microsoft 365 will be retired on April 2, 2026.
A brief announcement that, in my opinion, will have little impact. Microsoft will finally discontinue SharePoint add-ins in Microsoft 365 in spring 2026.
Microsoft 365: Companion apps will be rolled out at the end of October 2025
[German]Starting in late October 2025, the Microsoft 365 companion apps—People, Files, and Calendar—will be automatically installed on Windows 11 devices with Microsoft 365 apps and will integrate Copilot for contextual AI assistance.