Edge 113.0.1774.50

EdgeMicrosoft has updated the Edge browser to version 113.0.1774.35 (security and bug fixes) on May 18, 2023 in the stable channel. According to the release notes, the vulnerabilities from the Chromium project are closed. According to deskmodder.de there is also the update to version 112.0.1722.84 in the Extended Stable.

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Malicious firmware "Horse Shell" exposed as backdoor for TP-Link routers

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]Security researchers from Check Point Research (CRP) have discovered a backdoor called "Horse Shell" while analyzing cyberattacks on European institutions. This was injected as firmware on TP-Link routers by a Chinese state-sponsored APT group called "Camaro Dragon." Check Point Research (CRP) provided me the other day with details, which I'm posting below on the blog.

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Internet Explorer 11 retirements, new details

[German]Internet Explorer 11 has long since been discontinued. But there are still "leftovers" in the affected Windows versions. Microsoft has informed in another post about the next steps to "get rid" of IE 11 now on the affected Windows systems step by step.

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Windows 11: Microsoft can't solve the Defender LSA bug – update pulled

Windows[English]Microsoft has been struggling with a "Local Security Authority" problem (LSA bug) in Defender under Windows 11 since March 2023. This LSA bug leads to errors and Defender warnings that cannot be switched off . After several "repair" attempts, the developers are "throwing in the towel" for now and have pulled back their latest Defender updates.

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Journaling in hybrid Exchange environments

Exchange Logo[German]Journaling in Exchange Server or Exchange Online may be required in companies to respond to legal, regulatory and organizational compliance requirements (e.g. by recording all or certain email messages). But what about journaling in hybrid environments with Exchange Server and Exchange Online?

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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 ...


Google Chrome 113.0.5672.126/.127

Chrome[German]Google has released updates to Google Chrome Browser 113 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows as of May 16, 2023 (thanks to the reader for pointing this out). These are security updates that fix critical vulnerabilities. The Extended Channel has also been updated.

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Firmware update for HP Officet Jet 902x printer models triggers error 83C0000B

Stop - Pixabay[German]A firmware update for its HP OfficeJet 902x printer series released by HP a week ago triggers a "BlueScreens" with the error code 83C0000B. The printer is subsequently unusable – there is no remedy (so far), some customers receive a replacement device. In the meantime, I have received reports from various sources. Here is an overview, what I have found out so far. Continue reading

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Remote Desktop version 1.2.4240

Microsoft has released version 1.2.4240 of its Remote Desktop client for Windows, effective May 16, 2023. Details about the changes can be found in the release notes.
Remote Desktop-Client Version 1.2.4240

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Microsoft SharePoint scans password-protected ZIP archives

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]It looks like Microsoft also scans ZIP archives in its cloud storage for malicious content (and possibly other content) – even archives that are password-protected from viewing by the user. At least, that's what a post on Mastodon by security expert Andrew Brandt, principal security researcher at Sophos, suggests.

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WordPress 6.2.1

The developers have released WordPress version 6.2.1 on May 16, 2023. It is a maintenance and security update that fixes 30 bugs. Details can be read in the release notes.

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