Just a short note for Windows users and administrators. Mark Russinovich released the tools SYSMON v9.0 and AUTORUNS v13.94 from the Sysinternals suite on February 19, 2019.
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SYSMON v9.0 and AUTORUNS v13.94 release
Microsoft Surface Go Firmware Update
Microsoft has released a firmware update for its Microsoft Surface Go (the Wi-Fi model). The updates are released on February 19, 2019. The Surface Go Update-Historie has just been updated.
Windows 10 V1507 Update KB4491101 (Feb. 21, 2019)
Microsoft released the cumulative update KB4491101 for Windows 10 V1507 on February 21, 2019. This is the RTM version of Windows 10, and the update for the LTSC version is available for download. I have added the details to the article Windows 10 Updates (Feb. 19/21, 2019).
Vulnerababe UNACEV2.DLL puts software like WinRAR at risk
[German]A decade-old code execution vulnerability in a UNACEV2.DLL library file used by WinRAR, among other programs, threatens millions of users who use software that uses this component under Windows. Action is called for.
Windows 10 V1809 Update KB4482887 as Release Preview
Microsoft has released Update KB4482887 for Windows 10 Version 1809 in Release Preview ring. Update KB4482887 raises the OS build to 17763.346, further details are unknown.
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 ...
CCleaner v5.53.7034 available, forced update again?
[German]A brief information for CCleaner users (I know that some of my blog readers are interested in that stuff). Piriform released an update to CCleaner v5.53.7034 for Windows on February 19, 2019.
Google Nest Secure with ‘secret’ microphone
Google made a big mistake: The Google Nest Secure alarm system contains a microphone that was never mentioned within the specs or within Googles product sites.
Microsoft Security Update Releases (Feb. 19,/20, 2019)
On February 19, and 20, 2019, Microsoft has released several (informational) Security Update Releases that deal with changes in CVE descriptions, etc. Here is the corresponding raw text for your information.
Windows Server 2016: Empirical proof of slow Update installs
[German]Administrators of Windows Server 2016 systems have been plagued by very slow update installation since the release of this operating system. Now I have empirical test data showing how lame the server are when installing updates – compared with Windows Server 2019. And Windows 10 V1607 LTSC clients are probably affected in the same way.
Free GandCrab Ransomware decrypter tool
[German]Bitdefender, Europol, the Romanian police, DIICOT and other law enforcement agencies have released an update of the successful Ransomware decryption tool. This now also supports GandCrab Ransomware encrypted files (v5.1 and new v5.2).