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3CX V18 with NFR license: Update to V20 mandatory since Nov. 15, 2024
[German]Brief information for IT supporters who use 3CX as a telephone system. The provider has probably significantly reduced the functionalities of 3CX version 18 in the NFR license as of 15 November 2024. Anyone wishing to use the full functionality … Continue reading
Exchange 2016/2019 now warns against exploiting the spoofing vulnerability CVE-2024-49040 in emails
[German]Microsoft's November 2024 security updates for Exchange, has added a new feature to its Exchange 2016 and Exchange 2019 servers. Microsoft Exchange now warns when receiving emails that exploit a spoofing vulnerability (Exchange Server non-RFC compliant P2 FROM header detection … Continue reading
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Tagged Exchange, Patchday 11.2024, Security, Update
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Vulnerability in CrushFTP; update recommended
[German]Quick note to users who use CrushFTP. A blog reader has informed me that a serious vulnerability has been discovered ans has been made public on November 11, 2024. However, there are updates in which this vulnerability, for which no … Continue reading
Exchange Server: November 2024 security updates pulled
[German]Disaster for administrators of Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 systems who have installed the security updates from November 12, 2024. The transport rules no longer work after applying the November 2024 security update. Microsoft has now stopped the deployment … Continue reading
Excel 2016 can no longer load add-ins after Nov. 2024 update KB5002653
[German]On November 12, 2024, Microsoft released the security update KB5002653 for Microsoft Excel 2016 (MSI version) to close various vulnerabilities. After installing the update, add-ins can no longer be loaded.
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Tagged Excel, issue, Patchday 11.2024, Security, Update
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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 ...
Microsoft Exchange Server Updates November 12, 2024
[German]Microsoft has released security updates (SU) for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 on November 12, 2024. These updates close vulnerabilities found by Microsoft or security partners in Exchange Server. Below is an overview of which updates are available for Exchange … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (November 12, 2024)
[German]On November 12, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates eliminate 87 vulnerabilities (CVEs), including four critical vulnerabilities, four of which are classified as 0-day … Continue reading
VMware Fusion and Workstation now free for all
[German]The rumor has been confirmed, VMware by Broadcom has released VMware Workstation and Fusion of free use for all – also for business users – on November 11, 2024.
Windows: Mail app will no longer work from December 31, 2024
[German]Brief information for users of Windows 10 (and possibly Windows 11) who are still using the "Mail and Calendar" app as their email client. Microsoft has started the transition to the new Outlook app. Anyone holding on to the old … Continue reading
Script to prevent forced switch from Classic Outlook to New Outlook
[German]Microsoft wants to switch certain Microsoft 365 user groups from Outlook Classic to the new Outlook app from the beginning of 2025. A reader has written a "remediation script" to prevent this. I'll present it here, maybe someone can use … Continue reading