WinDbg Preview: Bug prevents USB debugging

[German]Short note for developers who want to use the debugger WinDbg as an app in the current preview under Windows 10. With WinDbg USB debugging is currently not possible, because of a Microsoft fail.

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CloudFlare DNS service 1.1.1.1 hacked from China … ?

[German]A short note/information for users, who use the DNS service of CloudFlare. The service was (possibly) hacked by China. Here is some information.

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Google Chrome 67 released

[German]Google released Google Chrome 67 for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. Besides security fixes, the new version also includes additional features in the VR/AR area, and supports sensors via a generic sensor API. 

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Android bug allows Google to access text messages

A rather odd bug in Android gives Google the possibility to access text messages from Android devices. A user has found that out by accident.

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Rufus 3.0.1304 released

Rufus is a utility that runs under Windows. The tool helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc. I've using Rufus for a long time, to transfer bootable copies of Windows, Linux and Android on USB keys.

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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 ...


Necurs distributes Flawed Ammyy RAT via Excel IQY files

A few days ago a new attack method of the Botnetes Necurs became known. This distributed a remote access Trojan (name: Flawed Ammy) using Excel Web Query and Internet Inquiry files.

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Windows Server 2019 build 17677 released

Microsoft has released Windows Server 2019 Insider Preview build 17677. There are not too many new features new to this build. The announcement has been made within the Windows Blog, where you may read further details. Microsoft also released Windows 10 Preview Build 17677 of the SDK – see the announcement here.

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Apple releases iOS 11.4 with AirPlay 2 support

A few hours ago Apple released iOS 11.4 for the general public on supported iOS devices. Support for AirPlay 2 is also included. And there is a new feature 'Massages on iCloud'.

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Surface Studio: Trouble with Windows 10 V1803

[German]The upgrade to Windows 10 April Update (version 1803) is probably not running really smooth. Especially some users of Microsoft's Surface Studio are pissed, because the mouse causes trouble after the upgrade.

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Windows 10 V1803 supports VM Subscription Activation

Another note for administrators running Windows 10 environments with hosts and virtual Windows 10 machines. You can pass on the activation from the host to the clients.

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