[German]Google eleased the Google Chrome browser version 78 on October 22, 2019. In this major version there are some new features, so Google wants to support DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH).
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VPN provider like NordVPN and TorGuard hacked
[German]The servers of the VPN providers like NordVPN, VikingVPN and TorGuard, were hacked. The attackers stole and published the private keys of the certificates used to secure the web servers and VPN configuration files.
European Union Privacy Watchguard, the GDPR and Microsoft
[German]Next turn in Microsoft and data protection regulation. The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have now again expressed concerns regarding the conformity of Microsoft products with regard to the GDPR. The EDPS is working to ensure that the same data protection rules apply to all authorities and users within the European Economic Area (EEA) when concluding contracts with Microsoft. This also applies to the processing of data in the cloud.
Windows 10 V1903: Update KB4517389 and VB issues
[German]A brief addendum to the October 2019 Patchday. As it appears, the KB4517389 cumulative update for Windows 10 version 1903 causes issues with certain 16-bit Visual Basic 3 applications.
Microsoft Introduces Secured Core PCs w. Firmware Protection
[German]Microsoft has introduced a new development, the Secured Core PCs with additional protection against firmware attacks. This standard was defined together with OEM vendors.
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 Insider Preview 19H2 Build 18363.418
[German]Microsoft has just released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18363.418 for machines that were on Build 18362.10024 in the Release Preview Ring.
Abbis: AVAST fights off a cyber-attack attempt on its network
[German]Unknown actory probably had access to the AVAST network for about 6 months. The aim was supposedly a new supply chain attac attempt to compromise of the CCleaner software build environment. AVAST claims to have fight off the attack.
Windows 10 V1903 Acryllic-Bug (in 20H1) fixed
[German]After months Microsoft probably fixed a bug with transparency effects (Acryllic display) on the user interface of Windows 10 (but in the 20H1). Here some information, what it is about.
Windows 10 V190x: Microsoft changed CPU requirements
[German]Microsoft has probably changed last week the Windows Processor Requirements für Windows 10 Version 1903 and for the upcoming Windows 10 Version 1909.
Microsoft Office 365 service disruption (Oct. 18/19 2019)
Since October 18, 2019, multifactor authentication for Azure and Office 365 appears to be disrupted. At least customers in North America are affected. Continue reading