[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.
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Will expired certificates kicks unpatched older devices at the end of 2020 out of business?
[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.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270
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.
Does Chrome now block too resource intensive advertising?
[German]It looks like Google is rolling out the Chrome function in the browser, which was announced a long time ago and stops too resource-intensive advertising in web pages.
Cyber attack on Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer
[German]In November 2020, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. was the victim of a cyber attack in which the company's files at one location were accessed and the data stock encrypted. Embraer has now confirmed the incident, and some details of how this happened have been leaked unofficially.
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 ...
Windows: Incorrect disk layout causes trouble with updates and feature upgrades
[German]If the disk layout on Windows machines does not comply with Microsoft specifications, this can quickly lead to trouble. During update installation, rollbacks occur and the installation of the feature updates fails due to an error message. Here is a summary of what you should know and observe.
Edge 87.0.664.52 – is blocked from Trend Micro OfficeScan
[German]Microsoft has already released an update to the Chromium Edge 87.0.664.52 on November 30, 2020. However, there is trouble with this update if Trend Micro OfficeScan is installed, as I have learned from various reader feedback. The Edge will not start anymore. So here is an addition to the original article.
Thunderbird 78.5.1 released – Collides with Cardbook add-on
[German]The developers of the e-mail client Thunderbird released Thunderbird 78.5.1 on December 2, November 2020. It is a maintenance update for the 78 main version of the e-mail client, which fixes bugs and closes security holes. At the same time the new version probably has a bug, as a reader told me the night.
PowerToys 0.27 released
[German]Microsoft released version 0.27.0 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users on December 1, 2020. These tools are free and provide additional features for Windows 10, and the update brings improvements and bug fixes for each tool.
Microsoft 365 ‘Workplace Analytics’ Productivity Score: Microsoft's privacy committment
[German]Microsoft's software developers have enhanced their Microsoft 365 with a 'Workplace Analytics' feature that allows administrators to monitor and evaluate the performance of their users. Over the last week, there's been a lot of conversation about Microsoft Productivity Score from data protectionists and works councils. Now Microsoft has published a commitment to privacy in Microsoft Productivity Score.