Vulnerabilities in Notepad ++ (Sept. 2023)

Posted on 2023-09-02 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]Several vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-40031, CVE-2023-40036, CVE-2023-40164, CVE-2023-40166) are believed to exist in the popular Notepad ++ editor and have been reported to the developer by a security researcher. The vulnerability ratings range from medium to high. Although this report was made several months ago, there is no security update for Notepad ++ yet, although several product updates have been made in the meantime. When an update will be available is currently open.

Continue reading →

Posted in Security, Software, Windows | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Exchange 2016/2019 get HSTS support; Extended Protection will also be enabled soon

Posted on 2023-09-01 by guenni

Exchange Logo[German]With CU14, Microsoft pans to enable the Windows Server Extended Protection feature by default for Exchange Server 2019 for improved protection. However, it will be possible to deactivate this feature when installing the CU14 if required. Redmond has announced this as of August 28, 2023. Furthermore, there is the announcement that Exchange 2016/2019 will finally get support for HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS). Microsoft has also just announced this in a tech community post.

Continue reading →

Posted in Security, Software | Tagged , | Leave a comment

PowerToys 0.73.0 released

Posted on 2023-09-01 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft has released version 0.73.0 of its free PowerToys for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on August 31, 2023. In this version, the developer says it has focused on new features, stability and improvements. Here is an overview of the current status. Continue reading →

Posted in Software, Windows | Tagged | Leave a comment

Edge 116.0.1938.69

Posted on 2023-09-01 by guenni

Edge[German]Microsoft has updated the Edge browser to versions 116.0.1938.69 as of August 31, 2023. The security release notes for Edge 116.0.1938.69 state that the update includes the latest Chromium browser security fixes (CVE-2023-4572) in addition to bug fixes and stability improvements (thanks to EP for pointing this out).

Posted in browser, Security | Tagged | 1 Comment

Thunderbird 115.2.0/102.15.0

Posted on 2023-08-31 by guenni

The Thunderbird developers have released another update of the email client to version 115.2.0 on August 29/30, 2023. It is an update, which should eliminate errors. Furthermore, Thunderbird 102.15.0 has been released as the last version in this branch.

Posted in Software | Tagged | 1 Comment

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 ...

Changes to Microsoft 365 and Office 365 due to EU competition concerns

Posted on 2023-08-31 by guenni

Paragraph[German]The EU competition investigations underway against Microsoft seem to be having an effect. Suddenly, Redmond is announcing changes to Microsoft 365 and Office 365 to address European competition concerns. These changes will affect our Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites for business customers in the European Economic Area and Switzerland, it says. For example, customers will be able to choose a Microsoft business suite without Teams at a lower price (but this has long been known). And interoperability between competing communications and collaboration solutions and the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites is to be made easier. Furthermore, third-party providers will get the opportunity to host Office web applications themselves.

Continue reading →

Posted in General, Office | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Windows 11: Default browser to open links for EU users – big trouble about Bing ads

Posted on 2023-08-31 by guenni

Edge[German]There is currently an uproar in the US media because Microsoft has overdoing it with its ads in Windows 11, which ask users to use Bing.com as a search engine. US media claims that the Microsoft ads behaves like malware – and I was already thinking about an EU complaint. It seems that Microsoft respects the regulations of the EU. Because users in Europe get the option to open links in the default browser – instead of Edge.

Continue reading →

Posted in General | Leave a comment

Unfixed Skype bug allows attackers to query victims' IP address (August 2023)

Posted on 2023-08-31 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]A security researcher has come across a way to determine the IP address of a Skype user without the target person even having to click on a link (IP address spoofing). This could be used to spy on people (e.g. activists, dissidents, etc.). Microsoft has been contacted by the security researcher about this, but is of the opinion that this vulnerability in Skype does not need to be fixed immediately and wants to take its time with a patch. To my knowledge, however, it currently only affects Skype's mobile apps.

Continue reading →

Posted in Security, Software | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Google Chrome 116.0.5845.140/.141

Posted on 2023-08-30 by guenni

Chrome[German]Google has released updates to Google Chrome browser 116 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows as of August 29, 2023. These are security updates that are being rolled out and are intended to eliminate a vulnerability (classified as "high"). Furthermore, there is an update to the Chrome app for Android as well as for iOS.

Continue reading →

Posted in browser, Security, Update | Tagged | Leave a comment

Firefox 117, 115.2 ESR, 102.15 ESR

Posted on 2023-08-30 by guenni

MozillaAs of August 29, 2023, the Mozilla developers have released the new Firefox 117 as well as the maintenance updates of Firefox 115.2 ESR and Firefox 102.14 ESR. With the updates, some vulnerabilities have been closed. Here is a brief overview of the updates in question, including the fixes and the new features.

Continue reading →

Posted in browser, Security, Update | Tagged , | 1 Comment