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..
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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.
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 ...
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.
New SplitSpectre-Attack; Windows Retpoline Spectre Mitigation
Just a brief note: Researchers discover an new Spectre-like CPU attack, called SplitSpectre. And Microsoft has published an article about Windows Retpoline Spectre Mitigation.
Windows 10 V1809: Morphisec Protector is compatible
[German]Microsoft has removed the next Windows 10 version 1809 upgrade blocker. The Morphisec Protector and Cisco AMP for Endpoints have been updated and are now compatible with the Windows 10 October 2018 update.
Windows 10: Update KB4023057 released (Dec. 7, 2018)
A short addendum for Windows 10 users. Microsoft has updated its reliability update KB4023057 for Windows 10 (version 1507 to 1803) and released it on December 7, 2018. Note: Article has been extended after initial release. Continue reading
Again WSUS Sync issues (12/04/2018)
[German]A short message for administrators who use WSUS for update distribution. Currently there seems to be synchronization issues with WSUS (various versions) as well as SCCM again. Here is some information about this topic. Addendum: Might be fixed.