MegaCortex Ransomware Changes Windows User Password

[German]A new version of MegaCortex Ransomware is being distributed by malware such as Emotet. The new version not only encrypts the system's files but also changes the user's password.

Continue reading

Posted in Security, Windows | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Nvidia: Vulnerabilities in GeForce Experience & GPU driver

[German]There are several serious vulnerabilities in the Nvidia GeForce Experience and GPU drivers that allow local attackers to increase privileges. Nvidia has provided a driver update.

Continue reading

Posted in devices, Security, Software, Update | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Windows 10 V1909: Intel graphics driver error ‘OS not compatible’

[German]Just a brief  information for people who want to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1909 and try later to install the Intel graphics driver 26.20.100.7323 DCH. It's possible that he installation ends with an error message 'OS not compatible'.

Continue reading

Posted in issue, Windows | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Thunderbird 60.9.1 and 68.2.2 released

[German]The developers of the email client Thunderbird have now released version 60.9.1 and version 68.2.2. These are maintenance updates for the development branches version 60 and 68 of the email client.

Continue reading

Posted in Software, Update | Tagged , | Leave a comment

QSnatch Malware infects QNAP NAS drives

[German]A malware called QSnatch targets network storage from the manufacturer QNAP. The manufacturer offers a firmware update to protect against this malware.

Continue reading

Posted in devices, Security, Software | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) requirements

win7 [German]Microsoft has defined the requirements for Extended Security Updates (ESU) and provides a test update to check, if a machine is ready for ESU. Here is some information about what you need to know about Extended Security Updates.

Continue reading

Posted in Update, Windows | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Trend Micro: Discloses Insider Threat Impacting Customer Data

[German]Security firm Trend Micro has just admitted that an employee has sold customer data to online support scammers. This affects 1% of the company's English-speaking private customers.

Continue reading

Posted in Security | Tagged | 1 Comment

Trend Micro WFBS 10.0 SP1: Patch Build 2179 with fixes

[German]A brief addendum. Trend Micro has released a 'bug fix' patch with build 2179 for its Worry Free Business Security version 10.0 Service Pack 1 on November 5, 2019.

Continue reading

Posted in Security, Software, Update | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Tor-Browser 9.0.1 released

SicherheitOn November 4, 2019, the developers updated the Tor browser to version 9.0.1. This is a maintenance update that fixes several bugs and updates components.

Continue reading

Posted in browser, Software, Update | Tagged | Leave a comment

Windows 10: Application Compatibility Toolkit blocked

[German]A brief information for administrators of Windows 10 clients. Microsoft has started blocking older versions of the Application Compatibility Toolkit on Windows 10.

Continue reading

Posted in Windows | Tagged | Leave a comment