[German]Microsoft has released a couple of (security-) updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 (and the corresponding Server versions on May 9, 2017. Here is an overview.
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Microsoft fixes critical Malware Protection Engine vulnerability
[German]Microsoft has acted quickly to a critical vulnerability in Windows, reported yesterday (see Windows has a critical wormable vulnerability). This night a security advisory has been released, patches will be available.
Windows 10: What are dynamic updates?
[German]Sometimes Microsoft offers Windows updates, that are quoted as 'dynamic updates'. Here are a few details, what are dynamic updates are for.
Windows has a critical wormable vulnerability
[German]It's a bit cryptic, what Google security experts Natalie Silvanovich and Tavis Ormandy from project Zero just revealed. They claim, they has discovered the 'worst Windows remote code exec in recent memory'. Update: Microsoft issued a fix for this vulnerability in Malware Protection Engine.
Windows 10 V1703: Using a touch optimized Explorer app
Microsoft delivers Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) in Windows 10 Creators Update as a file manger. But there is an undocumented, touch optimized file manager app on board. Here are a few details how to use it.
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 ...
New details to Intel’s AMT vulnerability
On Mai 1, 2017 Intel disclosed the AMT vulnerability (INTEL-SA-00075), without publishing details. Security Researcher from Tenable has analyzed this vulnerability.
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Tagged AMT, Intel, ISM, Management Engine (ME), Security, Vulnerability
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Windows 10 V1709: new release terminology planned
Microsoft plans to replace the old terminology for Windows 10 'Current Branch' and 'Current Branch for Business' with new terms like 'Semi-Annual Channel (Pilot)' and 'Semi-Annual Channel (Broad)'.
Windows 10 Version 1703: Fix for network printer install issue
[German]User of Windows 10 Creators Update are facing probably a strange issue: In some scenarios network printer aren't installable. Printer setup won't find the device. Here are a few details and a workaround.
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Tagged install issue fdPHost, network printer, Windows 10 Creators Update
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Internet Explorer 11 Update KB3008923 (May 2017) is back
[German]A strange thing happened today: Windows 7 machines are receiving Internet Explorer 11 security update KB3008923 via Windows Update. This update is dated from December 2014. Here are a few details and observations.
Windows 10: Updates KB3150513 and KB4015219 are back
[German]Microsoft has re-released Updates KB3150513 and KB4015219 for Windows 10. It seems, that some users are running into trouble with these updates. Here are a few details.