Windows 10 V1511-1607: Privacy notification update KB4134662, KB4134663 and KB4134659

[German]Microsoft has released a small update KB4134662 for Windows 10 Version 1511 (the November update from 2015). This update has been released last week (on June 8, 2018). Addendum: The Windows 10 RTM build and Windows 10 V1607 (Anniversary Update) also received privacy patches KB4134663 and KB4134659.

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Microsoft plans a Windows 10 V1803 SMBv1 fix on June 2018

[German]Just a brief information for users of the Windows 10 April Update who runs into network issues with and possibly with multi-function devices (scanners using a scan to network shares). It seems that Microsoft is working on a fix for the 'SMBv1 isses' and plans to release a patch in June (patchday would be June 12, 2018). Microsoft has fixed this issue – see my addendum.

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Critical security update for Chrome browser

[German]The Google Chrome developers have just released a critical security update for the Chrome browser. Users should update their browser to the current version 67.0.3396.79 as soon as possible.

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Windows 10: Scanner fails after update

[German]Users of Windows 10 may experience scanner issues after installing a Windows 10 update. For example, after an update to Windows 10 version 1803, scanning from multifunction printer/scanner devices is no longer possible using Easy Document Creator.

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New vulnerability Zip Slip revealed

[German]The next security vulnerability called 'Zip Slip' has just been discovered by security researchers. The vulnerability can be found in many open source projects, from JAVA to packing programs. Even.NET or JavaScript are affected and as a user you can't get around it. Here is some information, including assessments by an Infosec security researcher.

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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 ...


Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17686 available

Microsoft released a new Insider Preview Build 17686 of Windows 10 in Fast Ring for PC. The new build contains some features for Local Experience Packs and Windows Mixed Reality. Details may be read within this blog post, where Microsoft has announced the new build. 

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PSA: EOL for TLS 1.0/1.1 support in Intune and Office 365

[German]Short information for administrators managing Windows systems with Microsoft's Intune. Microsoft is phasing out support for TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 (for security reasons) in the fall of 2018. Home and end users are not affected by this change, and can only remain locked out by https connections to the products in question.

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Windows 10 V1803: Update KB4338548 released

[German]Microsoft has released the update KB4338548 for Windows 10 V1803 on June 5, 2018. This is a special update designed to fix a problem. Here is some information.

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Vulnerability in TP-Link-Router TL-WR841N/TL-WR841ND

[German]Security advice for owners of the TP-Link routers TL-WR841N and TL-WR841ND. Both models have security vulnerabilities, making the devices vulnerable to brute force and and cross-site request forgery attacks..

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Windows 10 SDK Preview build 17682 released

Microsoft released Windows 10 SDK Preview build 17682. The Preview SDK Build 17682 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area and MSIX Support. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from developer section on Windows Insider.

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