Windows Print Spooler bug allows malware admin privileges

[German]Security researchers have found a way to abuse the print spooler in Windows and give programs administrative privileges. This can be exploited by malware to implant itself on the system. There is no patch for this bug yet, as the May 2020 update for CVE-2020-1048 can be bypassed.

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Attacker can abuse Microsoft Team Updater to install Malware

[German]The Updater from Microsoft teams can be misused by hackers as Living off the Land-Binary (LoLBin) to install malware remotely on the user's system. Microsoft's efforts to eliminate this vulnerability work to some degree, but ultimately cannot stop attackers from using teams to place and run their malware.

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Windows 10: Mozilla services cause sporadic freezes/crashes

[German]Brief information for users of Windows 10 who use products like the Firefox browser from Mozilla and suffer from freezes and crashes. This may be due to installed Mozilla software whose update and maintenance services cause problems, as one blog reader reported.

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Android: Preinstalled malware found on subsidized US smartphones

[German]Security researchers from Malwarebytes have found Malware on state-subsidized Android smartphones. The malware was pre-installed on the state sponsored devices.

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PowerToys 0.20.1 with bug fixes

[German]On August 5, 2020, Microsoft rolled out version 0.20.1 of PowerToys for Windows 10 users. This is a maintenance update, which should eliminate several bugs. .

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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 ...


FYI: Microsoft VLSC access from October 2020 via business or school account

[German]Another brief information for administrators or people who manage volume licenses in educational institutions and companies. As of October 2020, access to the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) will only be possible with a business or school account.

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Edge crashes from 07/31/2020 fixed by Microsoft and Google

Edge[German]Microsoft and Google have fixed am issue that drove some users crazy: The Edge Browser crashed under several circumstances during typing in Omnibox. The Edge development team found the cause and Google then cleaned up the code.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20185

[German]On August 5, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20185 for insiders in the Developer Channel. The announcement with references to the innovations was made in the Windows Blog.

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Support for Office services ends in October 2020 for older versions

[German]A short reminder for administrators and users who use Microsoft Office. Support for various Office services in older Office versions will end in October 2020. And for macOS, support for Microsoft Office 2016 will end.

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Edge Update KB4559309 may slow down Windows 10

Windows Update[German]Microsoft rolls out the new Chromium Edge for Windows 10  on a broad base. Some users are facing a slowed down Windows 10 after installing Chromium Edge update KB4559309. Now Microsoft has confirmed the issue and seeks for user feedback.

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