Microsoft files DMCA complaints over leaked "Windows 11" ISOs

Posted on 2021-06-19 by guenni

Windows[Greman]A presumably early copy of a Windows 11 ISO installation file became public via a Chinese website a few days ago (see Windows 11 build 21996.1 leaked). While there were doubts whether it was a fake at first, Microsoft is now taking action against websites that offer the ISO for download. The website FOSSByte takes up the whole matter in the article Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Existence And Leak In DMCA Complaint [Exclusive] and reports that Microsoft has filed DMCA complaints against the site operators.

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Warning against data theft from used cars

Posted on 2021-06-19 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]Thanks to infotainment systems and interfaces, modern cars are increasingly becoming driving databases. This also increases the interest in accessing this data, especially since this data is only inadequately protected against access by third parties. This can also become a problem when selling vehicles. The security experts at Check Point want to raise awareness of how much data is collected and stored by modern automobiles – and what dangers may arise from this.

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Microsoft Edge 91.0.864.54

Posted on 2021-06-18 by guenni

Edge[German]After the Chrome update (see), Microsoft has also updated the Edge browser and raised it to version 91.0.864.53 (and shortly afterward to 91.0.864.53). The update fixes various vulnerabilities that have already been fixed in Google Chrome. The release notes available on this page do not yet take this version into account.

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Cisco switches: Security updates to close critical root vulnerabilities

Posted on 2021-06-18 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]There are serious vulnerabilities in Cisco's AnyConnect, DNA Center, Email Security Appliance, Meeting Server Small Business Switches and Unified Intelligence Center products that could allow attackers to gain root privileges and execute their own code. Cisco has released corresponding security updates to close vulnerabilities CVE-2021-1541, CVE-2021-1542, CVE-2021-1543.

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2nd Microsoft Event on June 24, 2021

Posted on 2021-06-18 by guenni

Microsoft  announced yesterday on Twitter a second event for developers for June 24, 2021, (15:00 ET). The event thing will be broadcasted live on YouTube.
2. Microsoft Event am 24. Juni 2021

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

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Notepad++ 8.1 Bugfix Update

Posted on 2021-06-18 by guenni

The developers of the Windows editor Notepad++ had to follow up the release of version 8.0 (dated June 7, I'd omitted) with a bugfix update to version 8.1 as of June 17. The release notes list problem with the auto-complete performance and a dialog with the "Save" label for the "Open" button.

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Windows 7/Server 2008 R2: No more driver updates via Windows Update

Posted on 2021-06-18 by guenni

Update[German]Systems running Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will no longer receive driver updates via Windows Update as of June 17, 2021. Microsoft has just announced this in a Techcommunity post. The reason is an expired SHA-1 certificate. However, manufacturers can still offer drivers with SHA-2 signature, but this can lead to problems.

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Update: Google Chrome 91.0.4472.114 fixes 0-day vulnerability

Posted on 2021-06-18 by guenni

[German]Google has released Google Chrome 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac and Linux on June 17, 2021. It is a security update that fixes 4 vulnerabilities in older browser versions at once. The browser should be patched quickly, as a 0-day vulnerability CVE-2021-30554, which is rated as high, is already being exploited in the wild.

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Windows 10: Outlook 2013 fails, if virtualization software is installed

Posted on 2021-06-18 by guenni

[German]Today a blog post about a crude problem reported to me by a user (thanks for pointing it out). The Microsoft Outlook 2013 used in the environment seems to have problems under Windows 10 from version 2004, if one is installed with virtualization software and an upgrade is performed from an older build. The mail client can no longer connect to an Exchange server.

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Windows 10 SSU: Hurdles, bugs and new version KB5003974 (June 15, 2021)

Posted on 2021-06-17 by guenni

Windows[German]I'm compiling some information for Windows 10 admins and supporters regarding Servicing Stack Updates (SSUs). There is a new Servicing Stack Update (SSU) KB5003974 dated June 15, 2021 for Windows 10 version 1909. In addition, the SSU dated June 8, 2021 is probably causing issues, and there is a pitfall with the SSUs integrated in LCUs in Windows 10 version 2004, 20H1.

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