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Category Archives: Software
Defender flags Windows Hosts file as malicious – Part 2
[German]It looks like the Windows Defender has run amok again and considers the Windows hosts file as malicious and complains about it as HostFileHijack. I've had now a few confirmation from other users.
Bug: CCleaner 5.69 deletes files from Firefox extensions
[German]New problem with the tool CCleaner Version 5.69. The program deletes files of Firefox 79 extensions, in which data or settings are stored, when cleaning. Here are a few details about this free software for Windows and a workaround.
PowerToys 0.20 with Color Picker released (Change log)
[German]Microsoft released version 0.20 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users on July 31, 2020. Included is a color picker tool (color selector). These tools are free and offer additional features for Windows 10.
.NET Framework Update KB4562899 (Preview)
In July 31, 2020, Microsoft released the preview update KB4562899 for the .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10 2004. The update is also valid for the Windows 20H2 expected in autumn. The update is supposed to bring stability … Continue reading
Zoom-Meeting: Passwords within minutes crackable
[German]Heavy story- the video service Zoom boasts of 'increased security', but makes beginner's mistakes. For example, passwords with 6 digits were assigned by default for private meetings, which could be easily cracked by brute force.
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 ...
Skype for Business: Support ends in 12 montths
On July 31, 2021, the support of Skype for Business will expire as planned by Microsoft – as announced in 2019. From September 1, 2019 Microsoft will direct all new Office 365 customers to the teams. Microsoft is confident that … Continue reading
Microsoft Edge 84.0.522.49 released
[German]Microsoft issued a security advisory on July 30, 2020, which indicates the new security update for the Chromium Edge Browser to version 84.0.522.49. Addendum: And on 31.07.2020 there was a tweet with references to Edge crashes.
Windows Defender flags CCleaner as PUP – Part 1
[German]Microsoft's Defender integrated into Windows marks Piriform's CCleaner software as a potentially unwanted program (PUP, Potential Unwanted Program or Potential Unwanted App, PUA).
WordPress Plugin wpDiscuz with critical vulnerability
[German]There is a critical vulnerability in WordPress plugin wpDiscuz in versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.4, as WordFence reports here. The vulnerability in the plugin, which provides a comment function, allows to take over a WordPress installation. This is fixed in version … Continue reading
Thunderbird 68.11.0 released
[German]The developers of the e-mail client Thunderbird released version 68.11.0 on July 28 , 2020. This is a maintenance update for the 68 main version of the e-mail client, which corrects a bug.