Windows 11 24H2: DHCP problem missing gateway entry

Posted on 2024-12-15 by guenni

Windows[German]I'm presenting a problem here in the blog that I came across while browsing Microsoft's Answers forums. On some systems, after upgrading to Windows 11 24H2, clients are unable to access a network, either via LAN or WLAN. The cause is a missing gateway entry that cannot be requested by the DHCP server due to a bug. It also does not help to enter the gateway manually, as it is lost again after the restart. An update from November 2024 seems to provide a remedy.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows hardening against standard NTLM relay attacks

Posted on 2024-12-15 by guenni

Windows[German]NTLM relaying is a popular attack method used by threat actors to compromise identity. Microsoft wants to put a stop to this and has started to roll out protective measures in Windows to provide better protection against standard NTLM relay attacks.

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Windows 10 22H2: Update KB5048652 reactivates Windows Spotlight

Posted on 2024-12-14 by guenni

Windows[German]Users have been reporting for months that the desktop background "Windows Spotlight" is unintentionally activated by rolled out cumulative updates in Windows 10 22H2. Happened again in December 2024 with the KB5048652 update. Here is some information and a note on how administrators can prevent this if necessary.

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German CERT also warns of massive wave of attacks on Citrix Netscaler gateways (Dec. 2024)

Posted on 2024-12-13 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]A few days ago, I warned in the blog post Massive wave of attacks on Citrix Netscaler gateways since 5, and 6, Dec. 2024? about a massive wave of attempted attacks on Citrix Netscaler gateways since around Dec. 5, 2024. Now the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) – the German CERT-Bund – is also warning of attacks on Citrix Netscaler gateways.

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Windows: Microsoft's "improved" Recall continues to record sensitive information

Posted on 2024-12-13 by guenni

Stop - Pixabay[German]Recall was withdrawn by Microsoft in summer 2024 due to serious security flaws. Now Microsoft is in the process of rolling out its "and really secure" version of Recall, which has been revised over months, to Windows Insiders again. What could possibly go wrong? Testers were surprised to discover that the new Recall is a nightmare. Despite the appropriate setting, confidential documents with credit card data etc. are also recorded. Oh what a surprise …

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

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Windows 10/11: Copilot as a native app for Windows Insiders

Posted on 2024-12-13 by guenni

Windows[German]Small addendum from this week – Microsoft has started rolling out its Copilot for Windows Insiders. This can be seen in an announcement dated December 10, 2024. Copilot can be downloaded as a native app from the Microsoft Store. Microsoft is thus kicking the previous Progressive Web App (PWA).

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Microsoft kicks Skype Credits and offers monthly subscriptions

Posted on 2024-12-13 by guenni

Skype[German]Brief information for users of Microsoft's Skype service. Previously, it was possible to book Skype Credit with Microsoft to make calls to mobile or landline numbers. Now it looks like this option is dying and users will only be able to book monthly subscriptions for such calls.

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Windows 11 24H2 with Outlook and Exchange: AD user accounts are suddenly blocked

Posted on 2024-12-13 by guenni

Windows[German]Recently a blog reader left a comment within this blog, dealing with an issue in Windows 11 24H2 combined with Microsoft Outlook and Exchange. He noticed that user accounts in the Active Directory are being blocked suddenly on a recurring basis? Searching the web, it seems it's not an isolated case. But I got an explanation and a fix from a German blog reader.

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Patchday: Microsoft Office Updates (December 10, 2024)

Posted on 2024-12-11 by guenni

Update[German]On December 10, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patchday), Microsoft released several security-related updates for Microsoft Office 2016, as well as the C2R variants (Office 2016-2021 and 365) and other products. Below you will find an overview of the available updates.

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Patchday: Windows Server 2012 / R2 (December 10, 2024)

Posted on 2024-12-11 by guenni

Windows[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 were released on December 10, 2024. However, these updates are only available for systems with an ESU license (1st year). Here is an overview of these updates for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

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