Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19013 (20H1) in Slow Ring

Microsoft had released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19013 (from the development branch 20H1) for Windows Insider in the Fast Ring on October 29, 2019. Now Microsoft has released this build in the Slow Ring. Details can be found in the Windows Blog.

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Ubuntu 12.04 ESM: Vulnerability in Bash

[German]The bash shell of Ubuntu 12.04 ESM contains a vulnerability (USN-4180-1, CVE-2012-6711), that also affects Ubuntu derivatives. The vulnerability could allow attackers to infiltrate bash scripts that could cause a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code.

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Windows 10 V1903 shows suddenly generic USB drive icons

[German]A bug in Windows 10 is currently (since the weekend of November 9, 2019) unsettling users who use USB storage devices. Instead of a USB drive, the Explorer now displays a generic device icon. Here is some information about the problem.

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SmarterASP.NET hit by Ramsomware

[German]The provider SmarterASP.NET with more than 440,000 customers seems probably to be a victim of a cyber attack over the weekend. All servers are said to have been encrypted by Ransomware. 

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Microsoft deletes old KB articles

[German]Occasionally Microsoft cleans up its web site and deletes older support articles. In recent weeks, a number of KB articles have fallen victim to this cleaning action.

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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 ...


New BlueKeep warnings from Microsoft & Aussi Government

[German]After the first malware attacks using the BlueKeep vulnerability have been found in the wild (see Windows: first BlueKeep Metasploit in the wild), Microsoft and the Australian government are intensifying their warnings.

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OneNote: Microsoft reveals future plans

[German]Microsoft has announced its future plans for the development of the office application OneNote at a session during the Ignite 2019 conference. There are a few surprises, we learned this week.

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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.

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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.

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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'.

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