[German]Google has updated the Google Chrome Browser for Windows, macOS and Linux to version 87.0.4280.88 on December 2, 2020. This update closes eight vulnerabilities. Continue reading
[German]Microsoft has made available for download the ISO image file of Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) with build 19042.631 in its Techbench program. Here are some information about it and how to get this ISO file.
[German]The IT systems of the metro transport system of the Canadian city of Vancover are affected by a ransomware infestation. The operator TansLink is currently experiencing billing problems because files on the servers are encrypted.
[German]Security researchers from Check Point warn Android users about apps with dangerous vulnerabilities in the Google Play Store. Among the popular but vulnerable apps from the Play Store are the dating app Bumble, the app from tour operator Booking and the Microsoft browser Edge.
[German]Randstad, a globally active company for temporary employment, has fallen victim to an Egregor ransomware infection. The attackers infected the company's servers and had access to data on Randstad's activities in the United States, Poland, Italy and France.
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[German]On Windows 10 systems with the version 2004 or 20H2 there is a file DumpStack.log.tmp, which in the worst case slows down the computer. A blog reader pointed this out to me. Here is some information on the topic.
[German]Check Point security researchers are currently seeing a sharp increase in phishing emails that use well-known brands to disguise the fraud. Here's some information I've received from Check Point warning against fake emails on behalf of Microsoft and Google.
[German]The TP-Link TL-WA701ND AP creates a WLAN network with a hidden SSID, which acts like a backdoor into a network behind the device. A user came across this backdoor by chance.
[German]Owners of older devices that don't get any more updates will probably have to prepare themselves for the fact that they will become inoperable at the turn of the year 2020/2021 – at least as far as access to secure internet connections is concerned. This is caused by expiring root certificates.
On December 3, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270 for Windows Insider on the Developer Channel. The announcement was made in the Windows Blog, where you can read about fixes and known issues.
MVP:
2013 – 2016
WIMVP:
2017 – 2020
