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German Gigaset Android Update Server probably delivers malware
[German]A German blog reader just informed me, that German smartphone manufacturer Gigaset seems to be affected by a hack. At least one of the Android update servers is probably delivering malware. Here's the information I have so far.
Edge 89.0.774.68
[German]Microsoft has released the update to Edge 89.0.774.68 on April 1, 2021. It is a security update that fixes various vulnerabilities that have already been fixed in Google Chrome. Here is some information about it.
Issues with Outlook Update KB4493226 (March 2, 2021)?
[German]Quick question to administrators and users of Outlook 2016. Are there any issues (lags or hangs and slow reactions) after installing the update KB4493226 from March 2, 2021? I got first reports about some trouble.
Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114 fixes 8 vulnerabilities
[German]Google has released Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114 on March 30, 2021. The browser should be updated promptly, as Google closes eight vulnerabilities. Here's a brief overview.
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Preview Update KB5000842 (March 29, 2021)
[German]Microsoft has released a preview update for Windows 10 version 2004 and 20H2 on March 29, 2021. These are updates that are supposed to fix bugs. Here is a brief overview of what has been fixed by this update KB5000842.
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
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SolarWinds: Update for Orion software; attackers had access to top DHS accounts
[German]Small update on the SolarWinds hack. The attackers probably had access to the emails of top people of the US Homeland Security (DHS). And the manufacturer SolarWinds has released a security update for its Orion software, which closes a new … Continue reading
Windows 10 Version 2004/20H2: Workaround for activation error 0xc004c003 caused by update KB5001692
[German]Windows 10 users may run into activation error 0xc004c003 – the error has been running through various Windows versions for years. For Windows 10 version 2004 as well as version 20H2, Microsoft has now released a workaround for this error, … Continue reading
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Vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and Phantom PDF
Security researchers has found vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and Phantom PDF. The Windows versions can be attacked by crafted images, according to this security bulletin from the vendor. However, there are updates to Foxit Reader 10.1.3 and Foxit PhantomPDF 10.1.3 … Continue reading
Windows 10: New SSU KB5001205 fixes Secure Boot issues
[English]Microsoft has released a new Servicing Stack Update (SSU) for Windows 10. The SSU KB5001205 is supposed to fix a vulnerability in the fixt Security Boot. This vulnerability was torn open by a previous update for the Security Boot.
Windows 10 1809/1909: Preview Updates (March 25, 2021)
[German]Microsoft has released updates for Windows 10 version 1809 and 1909 as of March 26, 2021. These are updates that are supposed to fix bugs. For Windows 10 version 1909, the update is supposed to remove the Legacy Edge from … Continue reading