SHA-2 patch for Windows 7 arrives on March 2019

win7[German]A brief information for users of Windows 7 and the server pendants. Microsoft will release a critical standalone security update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 / R2 in March 2019, which upgrades these operating systems for SHA-2 support. Here some information about what it is about and when exactly what happens.

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Windows 10: Update KB4023057 re-released (02/14/2019)

[German]Brief information for Windows 10 users: Microsoft has re-released its reliability update KB4023057 for Windows 10 (versions 1507 through 1803) on February 14, 2019.

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USB install media and ‘Windows Information Protection’

[German]There is an interesting article from Microsoft for administrators who frequently create USB installation media in environments where Windows Information Protection (WIP) is enforced. Then WIP intervenes and prevents the USB installation media from booting or the setup from running.

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Thunderbird 60.5.1

[German]Mozilla's developers have released the email client Thunderbird version 60.5.1. This is an important maintenance update which fixes some vulnerabilities and bugs. Here is some information about it.

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OpenOffice- and LibreOffice Vulnerability CVE-2018-16858

[German]There is a micro patch for the 0-day vulnerability CVE-2018-16858 in OpenOffice. And for the vulnerability (patched in LibreOffice by an update) there is a Proof of Concept (PoC).

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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 ...


MSIX Packaging Tool January 2019 release available

A brief information for people who distribute MSIX packages in corporate environments. Microsoft has released the January 2019 release of the MSIX Packaging Tool. It now supports Windows 10 V1709 and Windows 10 V1803.

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Windows 10: SAC-T is dead for Windows Update for Business

[German]Microsoft has just declared the Semi Annual Channel-Targeted (SAC-T) for enterprise customers 'as dead'. Starting with Windows 10 V1903, SAC-Tis history. Here is some information on the topic.

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Tip: New Windows 7 SP1 ISOs install image downloadable

win7Microsoft has created new ISO files of Windows 7 SP1 (Build 7601.24214.180801) and offers them for download. They are 64-bit versions of Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate.

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Google Chrome 72.0.3626.109

Google's developers have released an update for the Google Chrome 72 browser. This new version 72.0.3626.109 for Windows, Mac and Linux will be introduced in the next days/weeks. Details about the changes can be found in the log. (Thx @PhantomofMobile)

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Tor Browser 8.0.6 released

SicherheitOn February 12, 2019, the developers released Tor Browser 8.0.6. This is a maintenance update that updates Firefox 60.5.0esr and several other components.

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