Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18298 in Fast Ring. It is the 19H1 development branch, which will be released in spring 2019.
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Google+: Shutdown for consumer in April 2019
After Google had to admit a second security incident with its social network Google+, the management decide to shutdown Google+ for private users in April 2019 (not August 2019). Google+ will be available only internally for Google employees – as well as for companies (enterprise users). Further details may be read within Google's blog post Expediting changes to Google+. I startet an account on mew.com, and there is also a group All about computer technology, where I will be present. I have also a Twitter channel and a Facebook profile.
Kubernetes vulnerability CVE-2018-1002105: Proof of concept
There is a major vulnerability in Kubernetes (CVE-2018-1002105) that can be used by attackers to upgrade to cluster admin. Then it is possible to infiltrate malicious code into docker instances. Now a Proof of Concept has appeared – so patching is the order of the day.
NTFS permission removed when deleting a subfolder
[German]It seems there is a strange issue within Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019. Sometimes NTFS permissions are getting removed for a parent folder, if a subfolder is deleted.
Firmware update for Surface 3
Microsoft has just released a firmware update for its Surface 3. The update for the device (announced over 3 years ago) is intended to improve system security and battery life..
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 ...
Tip: Task sequences in SCCM 1810 with error handling
[German]There is a new variable _SMSTSLastActionName in SCCM 1810, which can be used to query the name of the last action in SCCM task sequences. This can be very helpful when checking for errors.
Intune/AutoPilot: Block App install via Enrollment Status Page
When deploying Windows via Windows AutoPilot, you can now choose if and which apps are blocked and reset during rollout. Here some short information.
Windows Operating System Share (November 2018)
[German]I haven't talked about it for a while, but it's time again to take a quick look at the operating system share on the desktop, and Microsoft Windows in particular.
Emotet ransomware infection hits German Kraus-Maffei
[German]Kraus-Maffei, a chinese owned German manufacturer, fell victim to the blackmail Trojan Emotet, which paralyzed numerous computers in the company. After the district hospital Fürstenfeldbruck this is another victim, whose case became publicly known.
Harden Windows networks with AD option against NotPetya
[German]How to harden a network environment against the worm components of ransomware like NotPetya? A simple Active Directory settings may help with this approach.