Chrome browser installs apps/shortcuts on Windows & Linux clients automatically, without user consent

Posted on 2023-08-24 by guenni

[German]I received yesterday a report from a German blog reader and administrator in an enterprise environment just emailed me about an unpleasant observation. The Google Chrome browser is automatically creating shortcuts or installing its own apps in their Windows environment. After I published the German edition of this blog post, I got more confirmation, but currently there isn't clear, what triggers this nor how to prevent this behavior. Addendum: Linux is also affected. Continue reading →

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CloudNordic: Ransomware, and suddenly the Danish cloud was knocked out

Posted on 2023-08-24 by guenni

[German]Customers of Danish cloud provider CloudNordic have successfully learned what it means to share responsibility. The provider had a ransomware infection when moving to a new data center, so the cloud offering was completely knocked out for the clientele. The provider had to inform customers that all servers and customer data had been wiped. In addition, CloudNordic informed that it does not want to and cannot pay the ransom demand of the cybercriminals. If you don't have a backup, it's now "time to call it quits" and everything has to be restarted manually.

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Windows 11 22H2: Microsoft allows control optional update installation via group policy

Posted on 2023-08-23 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft is experimenting with how administrators can control optional updates during installation. With the optional update KB5029351 published on August 22, 2023, a new option was introduced. Administrators can use group policies to specify how optional Windows updates can be installed in the future.

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Google Chrome 116.0.5845.110/.111

Posted on 2023-08-23 by guenni

Chrome[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser 116 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows on August 22, 2023. These are security updates that will be rolled out in the coming weeks and should eliminate 5 vulnerabilities (classified as "high"). Furthermore, there is an update to the Chrome app for Android as well as for iOS.
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Windows 10 22H2 Preview Update KB5029331 (August 22, 2023)

Posted on 2023-08-23 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft has released an optional cumulative (preview) update KB5029331 for Windows 10 22H2 as of August 22, 2023 (D-Week). This is supposed to fix numerous bugs in Windows 10 22H2. Below I provide an overview regarding these updates for Windows 10. The information about the updates can be found in the Windows 10 update history page. Continue reading →

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Windows 11 21H2: Preview-Update KB5029332 (August 22, 2023)

Posted on 2023-08-23 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft has released optional cumulative (preview) update KB5029332 for Windows 11 version 21H2 on August 22, 2023. The preview update brings a number of bug fixes for people who are still on version 21H2 (which, after all, drops out of support in October 2023). Below I give an overview regarding these updates for Windows 11. Continue reading →

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Windows 11 22H2: Preview Update KB5029351 (August 22, 2023)

Posted on 2023-08-23 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft has released the optional cumulative (preview) update KB5029351 for Windows 11 version 22H2 as of August 22, 2023. This brings a number of fixes (similar to the preview update for Windows 11 21H2). Below I give an overview regarding these updates for Windows 11.

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Edge 116.0.1938.54 released, problems with ignored policies when logging in to user account?

Posted on 2023-08-22 by guenni

Edge[German]Microsoft has updated the Edge browser to version 116.0.1938.54 as of August 21, 2023. It is a new development branch that also brings new features and fixes vulnerabilities. In the meantime, however, I have a reader's report about problems with group policies. These are ignored when logging into the Microsoft account.

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New 0-day vulnerability CVE-2023-38035 in Ivanti Sentry

Posted on 2023-08-22 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]I don't know if administrators of Ivanti Mobileron solutions can still hear it: The vendor is currently warning about a new 0-day vulnerability CVE-2023-38035 in Ivanti Sentry (formerly MobileIron Sentry). Versions 9.18, 9.17 and 9.16 are affected. Older editions are also at risk, but are no longer supported.

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Chrome warns about malicious applications in the future; extensions as top security risk

Posted on 2023-08-21 by guenni

[German]Extensions for Google Chrome such as adblockers, price tracking extensions or spell checkers are convenient and quick to install. However, for security reasons, you should keep your hands off them, as the extensions can compromise online security. Google's developers have reacted and want to warn against harmful extensions were (if they are known).

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