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Category Archives: Windows
Windows 10: Vulnerability allows to destroy NTFS media content
[German]There is a previously unpatched vulnerability in the implementation of the NTFS file system used by Windows 10. Via this vulnerability, it is possible for attackers to destroy the contents of an NTFS volume used under Windows 10. It is … Continue reading
Windows Security Update KB4535680 for Secure Boot (DBX)
[German]Microsoft has released update KB4535680 on January 12, 2021. It is a security update for Secure Boot (DBX), which can be used by Windows on UEFI machines.
Patchday: Windows 8.1/Server 2012-Updates (January 12, 2021)
[German]As of January 12, 2021, Microsoft has released various updates for Windows 8.1. However, these updates are also available for Windows Server 2012 R2. Here is some information about them.
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Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (January 12, 2021)
[German]On January12, 2021, Microsoft released various (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 (ESU) and Windows Server 2008 R2. Here is the overview of these updates.
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Tagged Patchday 1.2021, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
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Patchday: Windows 10-Updates (January 12, 2021)
[German]On January 12, 2021 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), several cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds. Here are some details about each update.
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 Security Update Summary (January 12, 2021)
[German]On January 12, 2021, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, Internet Explorer, and so on. Here is a concise overview of these updates.A list of updates can be found on this Microsoft page. Details about … Continue reading
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Windows 10 20H2: lsass error 0xc0000374 has been fixed on Jan 7, 2021
[German]In Windows 10 20H2, some users had the problem that the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service file (lsass.exe) crashes in certain constellations. Microsoft had set an upgrade stop, but was able to eliminate the lsass crash error 0xc0000374, which has … Continue reading
Windows 10 upgrade: Apps and Store disappeared
[German]A German blog reader contacted me a day ago with a problem he was facing. After upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, both the Microsoft Store and the apps on Windows 10 disappeared. The cause is probably Roaming Profiles … Continue reading
Windows: Update from 2019 for VMware offered again (Jan. 5, 2021)
[English]Just a short information from a blog reader who is being re-offered a 2019 update for VMware as of January 5, 2021. I am interested in whether this is an isolated case or affects more users.
0patch fixes a Local Privilege Escalation 0-day in Sysinternals PsExec
[German]ACROS Security has released a micropatch for a Local Privilege Escalation 0-day vulnerability in the SysInternals tool PsExec for its 0patch agent. PsExec is used by administrators to perform tasks with system privileges.