Microsoft's new designed 'Security Update Guide'

Windows Update[German]Microsoft has re-designed it's page informing about all security updates released. The page is for IT professionals and users who are searching details about security updates from Microsoft.

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Operation DisrupTor: 179 Dark Net actors arrested

Paragraph[German]In a coordinated opration, international law enforcement agencies led by the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) have arrested 179 persons involved in the purchase and sale of illegal goods and services in the Dark Net all over the world. The police have warned cyber criminals that "the golden age of the Dark Net is over".

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Watch OS 7 & iOS 14 breaks Authenticator app functionality

[German]A brief information for user of an Apple smart watch or iOS 14 device, using Microsoft's Authenticator app. After updating to Watch OS 7 or iOS 14, communication with the two-factor authentication app no longer works. And there are also problems with GPS tracking under Watch OS 7.

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Windows 10 Update KB4577063 as Preview for Insider

[German]Microsoft has released the update KB4577063 for Windows 10 Version 2004 and 20H2 as preview for Windows Insider in the Release Preview Channel and in the Beta Channel. The update should fix numerous bugs, but comes with new bugs (like SSD defrag).

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Edge Browser Preview for Linux announced for October 2020

EdgeIn the context of the currently ongoing virtual Ignite 2020 conference, Microsoft has also announced a preview of the Edge Browser for Linux for October 2020 (see this Ingite 2020 overview). Bleeping Computer has written a few words about it here.

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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 ...


New Office and new Exchange Server in 2021

[German]During Ignite 2020, which has just been launched as a virtual conference, Microsoft has announced a new Office for Windows and Mac for 2021, as well as giving initial indications of a new Exchange Server.

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Windows 10: Update Issues September 2020

[German]Microsoft's September 2020 patchday (B and C week)  is now over. It's time for a short overview of the issues caused by updates for Windows 10 and its server counterparts.

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Windows Server 2016: Workaround for GPO-MMC wsecedit.dll error

[German]Is anyone affected by the GPO-MMC wsecedit.dll error in Windows Server 2016 caused by security update KB4577015 dated September 8, 2020? There is a temporary workaround to prevent the crash. This can be used until a fix from Microsoft is available.

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Firefox 81.0.0 and 78.3.0 esr released

Mozilla[German]Mozilla's developers have released the version 81.0.0, the Firefox browser, as well as the 78.3.0 esr, on September 22, 2020. Firefox 81 is a new development branch, which is intended to fix both vulnerabilities and bugs. Continue reading

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Google Chrome 85.0.4183.121 released

[German]Google released a new update of the Google Chrome browser on September 21, 2020, which raises the browser to version 85.0.4183.121. It is a security update that closes ten vulnerabilities in addition to bug fixes.

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