[German]Good news for users of Windows 7 SP1 who use the Google browser Chrome. Google wants to support the browser with security updates until January 2022.
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20262.1010 released
[German]Microsoft has also released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20262.1010 for Windows Insider in the Developer Channel on November 20, 2020. This build will be distributed as an update (KB4594431), as I read on Twitter and in the announcement on the Windows blog. This update contains nothing new and is intended to test the service pipeline.
Network: Simulate packet loss and latency with clumsy
If you want to simulate disturbances with high latency and packet loss in a network for troubleshooting, you can use the tool clumsy. The tool allows to worsen the network conditions under Windows in a targeted way.
Mitsubishi hacked again (Nov. 2020)?
[German]According to media reports, the Japanese company Mitsubishi has once again fallen victim to a cyber attack. According to media information, data from Mitsubishi's business partners was also leaked.
Microsoft Edge 87 released
[German]On November 18th Google released Chrome 87 (see Chrome 87 released). As of November 19, 2020, Microsoft has updated the Chromium-based Edge Browser to version 87.0.664.41. This is an update to a new development branch, which brings a lot of new features, but also closes vulnerabilities. Continue reading
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 ...
Critical vulnerability endangers industrial automation systems
[German]Security researchers have found a vulnerability in the implementation of the 499ES EtherNet/IP (ENIP) Adaptor Source Code, which makes automation components vulnerable to attack.
Vulnerability in GO SMS Pro-App exposes Data
[German]There is an unpatched vulnerability in the GO SMS Pro app that exposes publicy voice messages, videos or photos sent between users. The developer has been contacted without success.
Anti trust probe against Facebook due to WhatsApp/Instagram acquisition
US state and federal authorities are reportedly preparing for an antitrust case against Facebook. The background is Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram. CNet has summarized some information in this article.
Windows-Updates with Fix for Kerberos-Authentication-Problem (11/19/2020)
[German]Microsoft has published further special updates for various Windows Server versions as of November 19, 2020. These are intended to fix the problems with Kerberos authentication of ticket renewals on domain controllers for the operating system versions concerned.
Security update for Exchange Server 2013-2019 (Nov. 2020)
[German]Short addition to a topic, which is already some days here on the agenda. Microsoft has also released security updates for Exchange Server 2013 to 2019 on November 10, 2020.