A publicly released exploit (zero-day exploit) works against many Firefox browser versions – and put Tor users (and possibly other Firefox users) at risk. Officials at Tor has confirmed the vulnerability, no Firefox patch is available yet.
Microsoft has released this night an important update for Microsoft Security Essentials. This changes MSE to version 4.10.209.0. Details, what's new or changed, are not available. The links offered in Update window points to Windows 10 advertorials. And KB article 3205972 hasn't published yet. Also Pre Release-Channel doesn't offers a clue, the version downloadable is 4.8.0203.0. [Update: It seems that Microsoft has re-added the context menu to scan files and folders.]
Mobile hotspots can be a lifesaver when you're traveling and don't have access to Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, OneDrive, Windows and Office365 updates and other apps can silently drain your data plan in minutes. Mac OS apps show the same behavior. TripMode, a small tool, automatically reduces your mobile data consumption when you use a mobile hotspot.
[German]Sometimes Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 fails during updates or feature upgrades with an error. This blog post shows how to cover Windows Update (WU) errors with error code 0x8024….
[German]Currently some rumors about an upcoming new share UI for Windows 10 Creators Update has been spread trough the internet. Here are a few details about that new topic.
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[German]Does Windows 10 Windows Update (or a Windows feature upgrade) stalls with error code 0x0070652? This blog post deals with this error and gives hints how to fix the error cause.
[German]Administrators of Lenovo Servers should take care. November 2016 Security Update for Boot Manager (3193479) is causing some Lenovo Servers to hang during boot at Lenovo splash screen.
[German]The Internet of Things (IoT) enables you to set up a smart home in which you can remotely control your door locks, lights, thermostats, and many other things via Internet, using your smartphone and an app. But is this environment secure? German eco association warns against smart home hacks, which can lead to the massive shutdown of photovoltaic systems or other problems.
Microsoft has re-released a revised version of MS16-133 (Security Update for Microsoft Office (3199168) – this update addresses Microsoft Office for Mac. Here is what Microsoft has send me in a security bulletin.
[German]Microsoft has released monthly Preview Rollup Updates for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 and its corresponding Server variants. Also a Rollup Update Preview for .Net Framework has been released at 11/15/2016.
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2013 – 2016
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