[German]Google has released a security update to Chrome 77.0.3865.75 on September 10, 2019. This update closes 52 vulnerabilities and contains further improvements and fixes.
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Patchday: Windows 10 Updates (September 10, 2019)
[German]On September 10, 2019 (the second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), several cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds. For example, an update fixes the Cortana/Search bug in Windows 10 V1903. Here are some details about each update.
Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/8.1/Server (Sept. 10, 2019)
[German]On September 10, 2019, Microsoft released various (security) updates for Windows 7 SP1 and other updates for Windows 8.1 as well as the corresponding server versions. Here is an overview of these updates.
Emotet C&C servers deliver new malware
[German]CERT-Bund informs that the cyber criminals behind the malware Emotet are currently rolling out new malware via their Command & Control servers (C&C servers). In addition, German city of Neustadt am Rübenberge has been infected by Emotet.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 caught fire
[German]Very unpleasant thing: I just came across a case where a Surface Pro 4 suddenly didn't want to charge anymore, then the battery swell and the device caught fire.
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 Version 1903: Some bugs – Part 1
[German]In Windows 10 May 2019 Update (V1903) there are some bugs that people have noticed. Here are some findings that blog reader Reto F. have pointed out to me. Nothing serious, but unsightly.
Windows 10 V1903: Red screen tint bug caused by Update KB4512941 or Lenovo Vantage app?
[German]The cumulative update KB4512941 for Windows 10 Version 1903 released on August 30, 2019 seems to cause display issues for some users (e.g. screenshots). The display is turned to a colored reddish (red screen tint), as in night mode, if screenshots are obtained – or without screenshots on some systems. For Lenovo devices it could be the Vantage app, but also graphics drivers were mentioned. Here is an overview, what I know so far. Addendum: It's the Vantage app, Microsoft confirmed the issue and Lenovo has provided a support article (see inside).
Fake DHL mail with unknown keylogger attached
[German]A short warning at the begin of this week. There are probably phishing mails with alleged DHL senders in circulation that have an unknown keylogger attached.
Toyota Subsidary victim of fraud, loses 37 Millionen US $
Toyota Boshoku is a victium of fraud, as far as a notification from this company indicates.In a European subsidiary, fraudsters captured 37 Millionen US $.
Windows 10: Issues with update options – Part 1
[German]Within the blog post I would like to pick up two issues about the settings for updates under Windows 10 that has come to my attention. One is the possibility (or inability) to hide the update delay in Windows 10 V1809, which doesn't work. And I came across a case where Windows 10 was in the Insider Preview without being assigned an account from the program.