[German]Android users should check their devices for installed apps and see if there are 15 malicious apps are present. In case, uninstall these malicious apps immediately.
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Warning: Uninstall these Android Malicious Apps immediately
Windows 7/8.1 Preview Rollup Updates (October 15, 2019)
[German]As of October 15, 2019, Microsoft Preview has released Rollup Updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. At the same time, a preview rollup update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012/ R2 was released.
Posted in Update, Windows
Tagged KB4519972, KB4520012, Update, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server
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Linux: Bug in sudo allows forbidden commands as root
[German]There is an implementation bug in older versions of the Linux command sudo. This allows commands to be executed as root, even if this is not allowed for a user. In the meantime there is an update which fixes the bug.
Ransomware hits global shipping company Pitney Bowes
[German]The global shipping company Pitney Bowes has been the victim of a successful Ransomware attack. As a result, their business is affected worldwide. Here is some information about the situation.
Microsoft Security Advisory (October 8,/10, 2019)
[German]Another supplement from last week. Microsoft has published Security Advisory for the 8th and 10th of October 2019, which I will post here.
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 ...
WordPress 5.2.4 released
On October 14, 2019 WordPress 5.2.4 has been released. It is a maintenance update that is intended to fix six security issues. Some information can be found in the Release Notes. In my blogs updating worked manually and automatically without problems.
Windows 10 V1903: Microsoft activates Tamper Protection
[German]Microsoft has just announced that it intends to activate Defender Tamper Protection under Windows 10 May 2019 Update (Version 1903). This is available for all Windows Defender ATP customers.
Vulnerability in Windows 10 Update Assistant
[German]Microsoft has acknowledged a vulnerability in the Windows 10 Update Assistant that can be exploited to extend privileges. Uninstalling or updating the wizard is recommended. Here is some information about what you should know.
Windows 10 V1903: Update KB4517389 breaks Edge Browser [Fix]
[German]A brief information for users of Windows 10 version 1903 who suddenly have issues with the Edge browser, which won't launch. It is due to the cumulative update KB4517389, which was released on October 8, 2019. Microsoft is aware of the bug, however, a fix is expected by the end of the month. Within this blog post I outline also some workarounds.
Posted in browser, issue, Windows
Tagged Edge, issue, KB4517389, Update, Windows 10 V1903
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Windows 10 V1809: Does update KB4522015 blocks RSAT installation?
[German]Short info and question, whether this can be confirmed. The update KB4522015 for Windows 10 V1809 dated September 23, 2019 is supposed to block the installation of the RSAT management tools.