Here is a workaround for the issue, caused by a driver update, that resulted for some users in a 640 x 480 Mode display.
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RobinHood Ransomware kills AV via vulnerable Gigabyte driver
[German]Security experts at Sophos have analyzed two RobinHood ransomware attacks and found that they use an outdated gigabyte driver to paralyze installed anti-virus software. The attack then launches for encryption.
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Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise and LDAP Channel Binding
[German]A brief information for administrators of Windows systems running Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise. Sophos has published an article that addresses issues related to Microsoft's planned LDAP channel binding and LDAP signing requirement.
Realtek closes a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in HD Audio driver
[German]Vendor Realtek has closed a DLL hijacking vulnerability in its HD audit driver package. Here is some information about this issue.
VMware updates the CPU license model
A brief information for administrators using VMware Server, vSphere or similar virtualization products. The company has revised its CPU licensing models.
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 reorg at Microsoft
At Microsoft there is once again a reorganization in the Windows division. The head of the Surface development is now also the head of the Windows development. Therefore Joe Belfiore will be the head of the office division.
Microsoft Build Conference: Registration possible
Microsoft is holding its major developer conference Build 2020 from 19 to 21 May in Seattle. Registration is now possible on this website.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19559
On March 5, 2020, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19559.1000 (20H2 development branch) for insiders in the Fast Ring. In the Windows Blog, Microsoft lists the bug fixes and known issues of this build.
Windows 10: Search is broken – how to fix it (Feb. 5, 2020)
[German]Currently there seems to be a serious issue for Windows 10 users (only version 1909): The search via start menu is down and works worldwide no longer. It's a know issue, Microsoft is rolling out a sever side fix – here is a workaround so far.
Exchange Online/Outlook disruption (4./5. Februar 2020)
[German]A brief information for users of Microsoft's Exchange Online/Outlook – Microsoft are once again wobbling around with a service disruption. Started already on February 4, with Exchange Online and will continue with Outlook on February 5, 2020.