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Category Archives: Software
Firefox 88.0.0 and 78.10.0esr
[German]Mozilla's developers have released versions 88.0.0 and 78.10.0 of the Firefox browser on April 19, 2021. This is a new development branch for FF 88 and a security update for the ESR, which fixes vulnerabilities and bugs.
Adobe Acrobat (Reader) DC 21.001.20149
[German]Adobe has updated Adobe Acrobat (Reader) DC to version 21.001.20149 for Windows and macOS on April 16, 2021. See the release notes for download addresses for the Windows and macOS installers. Two issues are fixed: FDF documents cannot be opened … Continue reading
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.
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 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 ...
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
Thunderbird 78.9.1 released
[German]The developers of the Thunderbird email client have released Thunderbird 78.9.1 on April 8, 2021. It is a maintenance update for the 78 main version of the email client, which fixes various bugs and vulnerabilities.
WSUS Sync error from April 7, 2021 fixed
[German]Just a short information for WSUS admins. The sync problem in WSUS that I reported on 7.4.2021 (see WSUS/MECM: No sync since April, 7, 2021) has been fixed. Readers had already reported in comments that the synchronization works again. The … Continue reading
204 Fleeceware apps for Android and iOS make $400 million in revenue
[German]So-called fleeceware apps are probably good business for criminal developers. AVAST has come across 204 of these apps for Android and iOS and puts the damage at over $400 million.
German City Dortmund goes Open Source
[German]The German city of Dortmund is moving in the direction of open source. On March 25, 2021, the city council decided to use open source software in the administration in the future. In addition, software developed by the administration or … Continue reading