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Windows 10 V1703: Start menu tiles missing
Some Windows 10 users are facing a strange problem after upgrading from Windows 10 1607 (Anniversary Update) to Windows 10 Version 1703 (Creators Update) – some start menu tiles are suddenly gone.
WikiLeaks reveals CIA Windows Spyware Framework Athena
[German]WikiLeaks has leaked new documents in the Vault 7 series. These documents details some new CIA spyware framework, called Athena.
WannaCry: Decrypting with WanaKiwi also for Windows 7
Partially good news for Window 7 users hidden by WannaCrypt ransomware. A decryptor for encrypted files, that can obtain the required key is available for Windows XP and Windows 7.
Posted in Security, Windows
Tagged #FRENCHMAFIA, #WanaKiwi, Decryptor, Tip, WannaCry, WannaCrypt, WannyCry, Windows 7, Windows XP
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Malwarebytes: Real time protection keeps turning off
[German]It seems that users of Malwarebytes security software was hidden by a strange issue. The real time protection keeps tuning off. An update shipped today seems to fixed the issue (till the next case).
Wannacry: first WCry-Decryptor for Windows XP
[German]Good news with a grain of salt for users with systems affected by #WannaCry ransomware. A first decryptor has been developed, but it works only under Windows XP and only if some conditions are true.
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 7/8.1/Server: Updates KB4019217, KB4019218, KB4019265 and .NET Framework-Update KB4019290 etc.
[German]Microsoft has released on May 16, 2017 a couple of 'Preview of Monthly Rollup' updates for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server variants. Also packages for .NET Framework are available.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged .NET Framework, KB4019217, KB4019218, KB4019265, Serv, Update, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
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Update KB3150513: May Re-re-release for Windows 10 V1607
[German]Microsoft has released Update KB3150513 for Windows 10 Anniversary Update multiple times in May 2017. The latest re-release has been scheduled on May 11, 2017.
Ransomware WannaCry infected worldwide thousands of Windows systems
[German]A massive ransomware campaign started May 12, 2017, infected worldwide thousands of Windows systems. Hospitals, banks, companies are out of order, because their systems are affected and critical data are encrypted. Here a short overview, what is known so far.
HP Notebooks: Keylogger in Conexant’s audio driver
[German]It's a nasty surprise, what Thorsten Schröder, from Swiss modzero AG, discovered in Conexant's audio drivers shipped with some HP notebooks. The driver is logging all key strokes and writes it into a public log file – a security night … Continue reading
Posted in devices, Security, Windows
Tagged audio driver, Conexant, HP, key logger, Security, Windows
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Windows 10: 500 million activations
How many times has Windows 10 been activated till now? During Build 2017 Microsoft has published new numbers. Here are a few details and thoughts.