Category Archives: Software

VMware Security Updates (03/17/2020)

[German]Vulnerabilities exist in VMware Workstation, Fusion, VMware Remote Console, and Horizon Client that allow privilege escalation or denial of service (DoS). Security updates are available for the affected products.

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Trend Micro WFBS 10.0 Patch 2190

[German]Trend Micro has released patch 2190 for its Worry Free Business Security 10.0 (TM WFBS 10.0) for Windows 10.

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Statement from Broadcom on issue after Symantec acquisition

[German]A Broadcom employee just contacted me on the blog and gave a statement about the problems with issuing Symantec SEP licenses. It is hoped to have the problems under control by the end of April 2020 – this is how … Continue reading

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Security: AVAST disables JavaScript in AV program

[German]A serious vulnerability in its antivirus solutions has forced the security provider AVAST to disable JavaScript in its products for security reasons. Here are a few details.

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The homemade structural IT crisis

[German]We currently afford an IT infrastructure that is extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks. And we afford monopoles that allow manufacturers to pull users on a 'nose ring' through the arena. Here are a few thoughts.

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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 ...


Tor Browser 9.0.6

[German]Brief information for users of the Tor bundle. The developers have released version 9.0.6, which fixes several vulnerabilities.

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VMware Security Updates (12./14.3.2020)

[German]VMware has just received a security update for its virtualization products, including VMware Workstation Pro and Vmware Player. These updates address security vulnerabilities in the virtualization products.

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Security: Deactivate JavaScript in Tor/Firefox

[German]Users of the Tor bundle are currently required to disable JavaScript due to an unpatched vulnerability (which is generally a good idea).

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Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) discontinued

[German]Microsoft has probably discontinued the Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan). The app has been removed from the Microsoft download area.

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Thunderbird 68.6.0 Released

[German]The developers of the e-mail client Thunderbird have released version 68.6.0 on 12.3.2020. This is a maintenance update (no security fixes) for the 68 main version of the email client.

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