[German]Users losing files due to WannaCry encryption may get their files back using a data recovery tool. That's the message I received from a data recovery tool vendor.
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Security-Update KB982316 for Windows XP (May 2017)
[German]Microsoft has (probably) released another security update (KB982316) for Windows XP to the public. Admins of systems running the unsupported Windows XP could install this update. But the whole thing is mysterious – the package contains only old stuff – and the update is available in English only (not installable on other languages).
VMware Workstation Pro/Player version 12.5.6 released
VMware has released a maintenance update, shifting VMware Workstation and VMware Player to version 12.5.6.
Windows 10 V1703: Start menu tiles missing
Some Windows 10 users are facing a strange problem after upgrading from Windows 10 1607 (Anniversary Update) to Windows 10 Version 1703 (Creators Update) – some start menu tiles are suddenly gone.
WikiLeaks reveals CIA Windows Spyware Framework Athena
[German]WikiLeaks has leaked new documents in the Vault 7 series. These documents details some new CIA spyware framework, called Athena.
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 ...
Expiring Links for OneDrive with Office 365 subscription
Microsoft has added quietly a new feature to OneDrive. Sharing files allows now to set an expiring date for the shared links. But this feature is only available for OneDrive for Business.
WannaCry: Decrypting with WanaKiwi also for Windows 7
Partially good news for Window 7 users hidden by WannaCrypt ransomware. A decryptor for encrypted files, that can obtain the required key is available for Windows XP and Windows 7.
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Malwarebytes: Real time protection keeps turning off
[German]It seems that users of Malwarebytes security software was hidden by a strange issue. The real time protection keeps tuning off. An update shipped today seems to fixed the issue (till the next case).
Wannacry: first WCry-Decryptor for Windows XP
[German]Good news with a grain of salt for users with systems affected by #WannaCry ransomware. A first decryptor has been developed, but it works only under Windows XP and only if some conditions are true.
Surface Pro 4 Refresh aka ‘Surface Pro’: First leaks
[German]Microsoft will show next week a refreshed Surface Pro 4 in Shanghai (China) – first images are leaked.