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Category Archives: Update
Windows 10: update curiosities
[German]Windows 10 comes with some Windows Update curiosities. It makes a difference whether updates are offered automatically or whether they are obtained via update search. And you can also deactivate the search for updates button.
Hotfix KB4465865 for SCCM V1806 Update load issues
[German]Today, a brief post for administrators who use System Center Configuration Manager 1806 and have issues that updates are not loading when WSUS is disconnected. Microsoft has released a KB4465865 hotfix to fix certain issues.
SHA-2 patch for Windows 7 arrives on March 2019
[German]A brief information for users of Windows 7 and the server pendants. Microsoft will release a critical standalone security update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 / R2 in March 2019, which upgrades these operating systems for SHA-2 support. … Continue reading
Windows 10: Update KB4023057 re-released (02/14/2019)
[German]Brief information for Windows 10 users: Microsoft has re-released its reliability update KB4023057 for Windows 10 (versions 1507 through 1803) on February 14, 2019.
Thunderbird 60.5.1
[German]Mozilla's developers have released the email client Thunderbird version 60.5.1. This is an important maintenance update which fixes some vulnerabilities and bugs. Here is some information about it.
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 8.0.6 released
On February 12, 2019, the developers released Tor Browser 8.0.6. This is a maintenance update that updates Firefox 60.5.0esr and several other components.
Sophos UTM 9.601-5 available as soft release
Sophos has released version 9.601-5 of its Unified Threat Management solution. This is a maintenance update that is quoted as 'soft release'. The update fixes a total of four vulnerabilities. Thorsten Sult has published some details about this update within … Continue reading
Microsoft analysis: 0-day vulnerabilities the biggest risk
[German]The biggest risks for computer systems are 0-day vulnerabilities, and not deferred updates. And 0-day vulnerabilities are targeted by cyber criminals. That's the result of a Microsoft security analysis.
Office Update ships ‘wrong’ MSComCTL.ocx (Jan. 2019)
[German]Blog reader Sam pointed out an issue with Microsoft's MS Common controls (thanks for that), which is causing trouble. Microsoft ships wrong versions of MS Common Controls (MSComCTL.ocx) via Office update. In January 2019 it probably happened again with an … Continue reading
Prices for Windows 7 Extended Security Updates till 2023
[German]Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 SP1 for companies until January 2023. This program is subject to a fee and conditions. Now the prices that companies have to pay for extended support have become public.