[German]I would like to once again flush up a security issue that affects users of Windows systems. In September, it became known that a vulnerability in WPBT allows attackers to install a rootkit on Windows machines. There is virtually nothing users can do about it and they have to hope for Microsoft's security features like WDAC.
[German]Microsofthas released a security advisory for the Edge browser as of October 29, 2021, updating the browser to version 95.0.1020.40. The update also closed vulnerabilities reported to the Chromium team.
[German]I had also reported in the blog post Windows 11 IoT Enterprise only with 36 months support that the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise would be available soon. Microsoft has now announced in this Techcommunity post dated 10/26/2021 that Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 has reached RTM status. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 has therefore been released to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This version will be available in two editions Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, version 21H2 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. (via)
[German]Quick note for administrators who manage Apple devices with older iOS versions in an Exchange Online environment. Make sure that these devices are prepared for Modern Authentication, otherwise there will soon be communication problems. No later than October 1, 2022, Microsoft plans to turn off Basic Authentication on Exchange Online.
[German]Brief information for the readers. Adobe does not seem to be able to provide a correct download for Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (21.007.20099) in the 64-bit version. Instead of Acrobat Reader DC, Acrobat DC is made available for download.
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[German]There was a report this week that Microsoft is working on a Windows 11 SE. This variant is said to be intended for a low-priced Surface Laptop. Microsoft wants to attack the Chromebook market with it. Some information and thoughts on this topic.
[German]Google has released a security update of Google Chrome 95.0.4638.69 for Windows, Mac and Linux on October 28, 2021. It is a security update that closes vulnerabilities rated as high. Here's a brief overview.
[German]Europol has took actions against cyber criminals in various countries who extorted ransomware from businesses and organizations. The 12 suspects are accused of infecting 1,800 victims in 71 countries with ransomware and then extorting ransom money. Investigators raided Ukraine and Switzerland on Tuesday this week and recovered cash, luxury cars and other evidence.
[German]In all Windows versions, including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022, there is an unpatched Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. This should have been patched since August 2021, but the security update in question did not close the vulnerability completely. Fortunately, the damage is limited, as exploitability is not very easy.
[German]In the night of October 31, 2021, clocks in Europe will be changed back to winter time (standard time). Currently WordPress is still running on daylight saving time. I have now noticed a small problem when scheduling publications. I wanted to schedule a post for 11/1/2021 at 0:10am and uploaded it to the blog using an external tool. In the dashboard, the post appeared to publish on 10/31/2021 at 11:10pm. Thought at first that I had set the wrong date, until it occurred to me that the winter time changeover by WordPress is still unaccounted for. I then scheduled the post for 11/1/2021 at 1:10am, so the dashboard then shows the publish date as 11/1/2021 at 0:10am. On 10/31/2021, the publish time will probably change to 1:10am.
MVP:
2013 – 2016
WIMVP:
2017 – 2020
