[German]Google released updates to the Google Chrome browser (branch 121) in the stable channel on February 13 and 14, 2024. There were also updates for the 122 and 120 development branches. The Android and iOS app of the Chrome browser were also updated. Some of the updates contain security fixes. Here is an overview of these updates.
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[German]Now that it is clear that the provider of remote maintenance software, AnyDesk, was the victim of a hack of its production environment in December 2023, a certificate change for the digital signing of AnyDesk clients is pending. According to my current observations, it is heading towards a "revoke chaos" – from Feb. 14, 2024, the old certificate of "philandro Software GmbH" will be invalid. Clients new signed with this old certificate should then no longer be able to run. By the way, have you noticed that the phrase "the hack took place at the end of December 2023" has also been canceled and is now referred to as "December 2023"?
[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2012/R2 (1st ESU year) were published on February 13, 2024. Support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 expired in January 2024. However, updates for Windows Embedded Standard 7 can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Here is an overview of these updates for Windows Server 2012/R2 and Windows Embedded Standard 7.
[German]On February 13, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), Microsoft also released cumulative updates for Windows 11 23H2 to 21H2. Windows Server 2022 also received an update. Here are some details about these updates, which are intended to fix vulnerabilities and problems. Continue reading
[German]On February 13, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), various cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from the RTM version to the current version) as well as for the Windows Server counterparts. Here are some details on the respective security updates for Windows 10.
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[German]Microsoft has released the cumulative update CU 2024 H1 for Exchange Server 2019 on February 13, 2024. This update (CU 14) contains fixes for customer-reported issues, a security change and all previously released security updates (SUs).
[German]On February 13, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – and for other products. The security updates eliminate 73 vulnerabilities (CVEs), two of which are 0-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited. Below is a compact overview of the updates that were released on Patchday.
[German]The shakeout of VMware products continues. It was already expected, but on February 12, 2024, VMware by Broadcom announced that the free ESXi Free hypervisor in versions 7.x and 8.x would no longer be available. This is the logical consequence of the discontinuation of all products with purchase licenses that could not be converted to annual subscriptions. This means that the ESXi Server Free can no longer be used for virtualization test environments.
[German]Addendum of February 9, 2024 – The FBI has dismantled the Warzone RAT malware group, seized its infrastructure and arrested two individuals involved in the cybercrime operation. The RAT malware allowed cybercriminals to secretly connect to victims' computers to steal data and perform other malicious activities without the victims' knowledge.
[German]Outlook users may be startled by a security warning when they try to open a calendar file (.ics). The cause is probably an update for Office 365 from December 12, 2023.
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