Vulnerability in Windows 10 Update Assistant

Posted on 2019-10-15 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has acknowledged a vulnerability in the Windows 10 Update Assistant that can be exploited to extend privileges. Uninstalling or updating the wizard is recommended. Here is some information about what you should know.

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Windows 10 V1903: Update KB4517389 breaks Edge Browser [Fix]

Posted on 2019-10-14 by guenni

[German]A brief information for users of Windows 10 version 1903 who suddenly have issues with the Edge browser, which won't launch. It is due to the cumulative update KB4517389, which was released on October 8, 2019. Microsoft is aware of the bug, however, a fix is expected by the end of the month. Within this blog post I outline also some workarounds.

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Windows 10 V1809: Does update KB4522015 blocks RSAT installation?

Posted on 2019-10-14 by guenni

[German]Short info and question, whether this can be confirmed. The update KB4522015 for Windows 10 V1809 dated September 23, 2019 is supposed to block the installation of the RSAT management tools.

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Surface Book 2: CPU- and dGPU issues fixed

Posted on 2019-10-14 by guenni

[German]Microsoft released a Firmware update to fix two issues with Surface Book 2 running Windows 10 1903. The CPU throttling to 400 MHz and the disabling Nvidia dGPU bug shall be fixed.

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HP Touchpoint Analytics vulnerability put PCs at risk

Posted on 2019-10-13 by guenni

[German]HP Touchpoint Analytics software is pre-installed on most HP computers. A vulnerability allows attackers to gain administrator privileges. Here's what you need to know about that incident.

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Windows 10: Fixes for October 2019 (start menu) issues

Posted on 2019-10-12 by guenni

[German]After installing the cumulative updates released on October 8, 2019, some Windows 10 users, especially with version 1903, are facing again issues with a broken start menu, a broken desktop search, and a broken action center. Below I will give a brief analysis and describe some approaches how to repair this.

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Windows 10 V1909 is called November 2019 Update

Posted on 2019-10-12 by guenni

[German]Microsoft has revealed a few hours ago the new name and version number for the Windows 10 19H2, which is expected to be released end of October 2019.

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Security updates for Intel NUCs and Server tool

Posted on 2019-10-11 by guenni

Intel has released 2 patches to fix vulnerabilities in his NUC PCs – but one flaw hasn't been fixes. And the Active System Console tool has a security issue.

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iTunes and iCloud for Windows: Vulnerability is exploited

Posted on 2019-10-11 by guenni

[German]There are vulnerabilities in the Bonjour updater in iTunes and iCloud for Windows that are currently being exploited by cyber criminals to spread ransomware. Apple has now released updates to close this vulnerability. Anyone who has ever installed Apple software a la iTunes or iCloud on their Windows system should act now.

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Cisco security updates (Oct. 2019)

Posted on 2019-10-11 by guenni

Cisco has released various security updates for products such as Firepower software and ASA, which are intended to close security gaps. There is a Security Advisory for Webex Meetings.

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