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Chrome 107.0.5304.87/ 107.0.5304.88/107.0.5304.91 security updates
[German]Google has released security updates for Google Chrome in the 107 branch in the stable and extended channel for Mac, Linux and Windows as well as for Android on October 27, 2022. It does so in an update that closes … Continue reading
Edge 107.0.1418.24 and 106.0.1370.59
[German]Short addendum: Microsoft has updated the Edge browser in the stable channel to version 107.0.1418.24 as of October 27, 2022. This is a security update that eliminates vulnerabilities. In addition, the Edge browser in the Extended Stable Channel has been … Continue reading
Windows: Dangerous IE-based vulnerabilities
[German]Security researchers at Varonis Threat Labs have uncovered two Windows vulnerabilities that can create large blind spots for security software and take down machines via DoS attacks. LogCrusher and OverLog exploit the Internet Explorer-specific MS-EVEN event log, which is present … Continue reading
Windows 11 22H2: List of compatible CPUs updated
[German]To install Windows 11, Microsoft requires the use of a compatible CPU. A few days ago, the list of compatible CPUs has now been updated and extended by some models. The new CPU compatibility lists can be found at the … Continue reading
Windows Server 2022 Preview Update KB5018485 (Oct. 25, 2022)
[German]Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update KB5018485 for Windows Server 2022 on October 25, 2022 (D-Week). This update corrects a lot of issues in Server 2022. Below I provide an overview regarding these updates for Windows Server 2022.
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 ...
Windows 11 21H2: Preview Update (Oct. 25, 2022)
[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5018483 for Windows 11 version 21H2 on October 25, 2022. There are a number of new features and especially a long list of bug fixes. Below I give an overview regarding these … Continue reading
Windows 11 22H2: Preview Update KB5018496 (Oct. 25, 2022)
[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5018496 for Windows 11 version 22H2 (i.e. not the 21H2) on October 25, 2022. There are a number of new features and most importantly a long list of bug fixes. Below I … Continue reading
Windows 10 20H2-22H2 Preview Update KB5018482 (Oct. 25, 2022)
[German]Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update KB5018482 on October 25, 2022 (C-Week). This is supposed to fix numerous bugs in Windows 10 21H2-21H2. The list of blocked drivers is finally rolled out via update. Below I provide an … Continue reading
Avast Anti-Rootkit Driver Used in Ransomware Attack to Increase Authorization
[German]Ransomware groups continue to develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to bypass protections during attacks. On the other hand, protections on endpoints and networks continue to evolve. The Microsoft Detection and Response Team (DART) published a case report the … Continue reading
Windows 0-day (Mark of the Web) used for ransomware attacks via JavaScript
[English]The days I had reported about an unfixed 0-day vulnerability, Mark of th e Web (MOTOW), in Windows for which there is an unofficial fix. Now a report has come to my attention that a 0-day vulnerability in this area … Continue reading