Windows 10 Update KB5005033 bricks Alt-Tab functionality

Posted on 2021-08-21 by guenni

Windows[German]It looks like the August 2021 KB5005033 cumulative update (and July preview update) is causing problems for some Windows 10 users. The functionality of the Alt-Tab key combination seems to be disrupted, especially when playing games in certain scenarios. Users who installed the preview update KB5004296 from July 2021 already had to make this experience. However, there is probably a workaround to fix the problem, because the News and Interesting Topics feature once again proves to be a "killer feature".

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Old Updates for Windows 7 and IE 11 offered again as important (August 2021)

Posted on 2021-08-21 by guenni

Update[German]Currently, some users of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 are wondering about the updates offered by Microsoft Update Servers. Two users have contacted me who were suddenly offered ancient updates on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 as important (thanks for that). I'll post it on the blog to find out if more users are affected. By the way, this is not the first case of such zombie updates showing up.

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Decryptor for Synack Ransomware Available

Posted on 2021-08-21 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]Security vendor Emisoft has released a decryptor that enables the decryption of files encrypted by the Synack ransomware. This allows victims to recover their files without having to pay the demanded ransom from the cyber criminals. The decryptor is available for free.

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Microsoft shows a "slim foot" with PrintNightmare

Posted on 2021-08-20 by guenni

Windows[German]PrintNightmare is the name given to a series of vulnerabilities in the Windows Print Spooler service. Attackers can use these vulnerabilities to extend rights and possibly take over domain controllers. Microsoft reacts half-heartedly with patches and recommendations, which in practice are only annoying for those affected. In the meantime, these vulnerabilities are being exploited in cyber attacks, and the discoverer of the vulnerabilities is making accusations of inaction against Microsoft. Time for a look at the facts.

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Microsoft 365: New prices on March 1, 2022

Posted on 2021-08-20 by guenni

[German]Enterprise customers who subscribe to Microsoft 365, which consists of Windows 10 and Office 365, will have to pay more in 2022, starting March 1. Microsoft has announced a price increase of between 10 and 20 percent. The reason given is that prices have remained stable since the introduction of Microsoft Office 365 10 years ago.

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

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2nd 0patch fix for Windows PetitPotam 0-day vulnerability (Aug. 19, 2021)

Posted on 2021-08-20 by guenni

Windows[German]ecurity researchers had recently disclosed a new attack vector called PetitPotam. By means of an NTLM relay attack, any Windows domain controller can be taken over by attackers. ACROS Security has now presented the second free 0Patch solution for different Windows Server versions, which prevents the exploitation of the vulnerability.

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Windows 11 ISO install image file released (August 2021)

Posted on 2021-08-19 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft has made the first Windows 11 installation image available as an ISO file for Windows Insiders to test. It is build 22000.132 – which already includes update KB5005190 (dated 12.08.2021). Insiders can download the ISO installation image file here.  (via)

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Windows Server 2022 LTSC released

Posted on 2021-08-19 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft has released Windows Server 2022 LTSC on August 18, 2021 (according to my post Future Windows Server versions will only be available as LTSC, only LTSC versions with 10 years of support will be released). The ISO is available for download from the Visual Studio Subscription Center. The new features of Windows Server 2022 were already presented here in June. An overview of the features of the different versions can be found on this Microsoft page. The colleagues from deskmodder.de have linked the ISO installation files here. Blog readers also pointed out in a comment that there are 180-day evaluation versions here.

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Security Alert for Synology DiskStation Manager and UC SkyNAS

Posted on 2021-08-19 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]Synology has issued a security warning for its DiskStation Manager (version <6.2.4-25556-2 ; 7.0). There are several security vulnerabilities in the firmware of the devices. UC SkyNAS units are also at risk. Synology has already issued the first firmware updates. There is a new variant of the ransomware eCh0raix that can exploit a new bug in QNAP and Synology NAS devices.

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IE 11 support for Microsoft 365 apps and services has ended on August 17, 2021

Posted on 2021-08-18 by guenni

[German]Small reminder for users and administrators of Internet Explorer 11. As of August 17, 2021, support for this browser in Microsoft 365 apps and services has ended.

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