[German]The security service provider Prosegur suffers from a successful cyber attack with ransomware infection of its enterprise networks. All European sites are affected.
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Fixes for Access 2010/2013 Error 3340
[German]Today a second addendum regarding the fixes for the access error '3340: query "|" is corrupted' triggered by the November 2019 security updates? This is the third time Microsoft has postponed bug fix dates. This time fixes for Access 2010/2013 in the MSI version were preferred.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19033 (20H1) in Slow and Fast Ring – will be Windows 10 Version 2004
[German]On 26.11.2019 Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19033 (20H1) in Fast Ring as well as in Slow Ring for insiders. The development branch 20H1 will end in spring 2020 as the new Windows 10 version 2004.
Cheap China Smartwatch SMA-WATCH-M2 for Kids leaks data
[German]German institute AV-TEST is currently warning of a cheap China Smartwatch (SMA Watch-M2) for kids. The watch can reveal data of the wearer to unauthorized third parties and allows children to harass.
Windows Server 2012 goes into update loop
[German]Today I want to bring up again another issue regarding the update behavior of Windows Server 2012 (default, not R2). Some machines running Windows Server 2012 have been in a pending update loop since early November 2019. Now some workarounds has been found.
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 10 1903/1909: Audio, Bluetooth and WiFi issues fixed
[German]Another addendum to fixed issues in Windows 10 version 1903/1909, which led to upgrade blockades. Microsoft has fixed issues with some Realtek Bluetooth drivers, and unstable WiFi connections in Qualcomm drivers, and an audio driver bug has also been fixed.
HPE warns of SSD storage systems failure coming soon
[German]A counter in the firmware of certain HPE SSD storage systems may overflow in the coming days, causing data loss and system failure. The manufacturer HPE warns against this scenario and asks device administrators to update the firmware.
Microsoft: Dexphot Malware infects more as 80.000 Systems
[German]Security researchers from Microsoft have found that more than 80,000 computers have been infected by a malware called Dexphot. The malware is currently being used for crypto mining.
Windows 10 V1909: Issues with Explorer
[German]Users of the Windows 10 November 2019 Update (Version 1909) complain about issues with Windows Explorer. There are freezes in Search and also malfunctions in the file manger.
Encryption vulnerabilities in Fortinet products
[German]Fortinet's developers have shipped certain (security) products with hard-coded keys to encrypt communication. In addition, encryption was performed using an XOR function. However, 18 months after the notification, the vulnerabilities are fixed.