Microsoft Edge 105.0.1343.25 (September 1, 2022) – fail to start after update

Posted on 2022-09-02 by guenni

Edge[German]Microsoft has updated the Edge browser in the stable channel to version 105.0.1343.2 as of September 1, 2022. It is a new development branch that includes some new features for corporate customers, but most importantly fixes a vulnerability in Edge, as well as other Chromium base vulnerabilities. Thanks to the anonymous reader for pointing this out. Addendum: Some German readers reported, that Edge 105 can't start after update. A solution isn't known – only a trick to switch back to Edge 104. What a mess! Addendum2: Registry-Fix is available, Edge developers says, workaround is ok and fix will come next weet.

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Yandex Go hacked, someone orders all cabs in Moscow to the square (Sept. 1, 2022)

Posted on 2022-09-02 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has also been targeted by various hacker groups. The days hackers probably managed to hack the service Yandex Taxi. Then the attackers simply ordered all available cabs to a certain address in the center of Moscow. It is easy to imagine the traffic chaos that must have prevailed there.

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Ransomware on IoT: Different security approach needed for IoT devices

Posted on 2022-09-02 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]We've probably become accustomed to daily ransomware attacks on IT systems. But with the rise of IoT devices, there is a growing threat of such security incidents. CheckPoint says IoT devices need a different security approach to counter this threat (e.g., ransomware infections). I'll post the information I have from CheckPoint here on the blog for your information.

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Android TikTok app: Microsoft finds 1-click vulnerability that allowed account takeover

Posted on 2022-09-01 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has discovered a dangerous vulnerability in the TikTok app for Android that allowed user accounts to be compromised with a single click. In the meantime, this vulnerability in the TikTok app for Android has been closed.

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Thunderbird 102.2.1 released

Posted on 2022-09-01 by guenni

[German]The developers of Thunderbird have released an update of the email client to version 102.2.1 on September 1, 2022 (thanks to Gerold for pointing this out). It's a bug-fix update that should close a serious security hole, but also fixes a number of issues.

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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 ...

iOS 12.5.6 released

Posted on 2022-09-01 by guenni

[German]Apple has released a security update for iOS to version 12.5.6 as of August 31, 2022 (thanks to Gerold for the tip). The update closes a vulnerability on older iPhone models. Here is a brief overview of these updates.

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Exchange Server 2013: Microsoft's tips on decommissioning the systems

Posted on 2022-09-01 by guenni

Exchange Logo[German]Administrators responsible for managing Exchange Server 2013 systems should start planning about replacing these systems. Because in April 2023, its support will expire. Microsoft has now published some advice on replacing Exchange Server 2013.

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Intune: Loss of access solved for Android 12 devices

Posted on 2022-09-01 by guenni

[German]Small note for administrators who manage Android mobile devices via Intune. Microsoft has fixed the bug with Google that devices under Android 12 get lost in access. Android 12 devices should be able to be managed cleanly again via Microsoft's Intune MDM solution.

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Chrome 105.0.5195.5x fixes 24 vulnerabilities

Posted on 2022-08-31 by guenni

Chrome[German]Google has released the Google Chrome 105.0.5195.52 update for Linux and macOS and 105.0.5195.52/53/54 for Windows on the desktop in the stable channel on August 30, 2022. The security update closes numerous vulnerabilities and fixes bugs. The 105.0.5195.68 for Android should be rolled out in a few days. The same goes for Chrome 104.0.5112.111 for Windows and Mac in the Extended Stable Channel.

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Firefox 104.0.1 released

Posted on 2022-08-31 by guenni

Mozilla[German]Mozilla developers have released versions 104.0.1 of the Firefox browser on August 30, 2022. This is a maintenance update, which is supposed to fix bugs.

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