Flaws in Qualcomm's TrustZone implementation allows to crack Android's disk encryption (device encryption) via brute-force attacks. Millions of Android devices are affected.
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Surveillance: Google collects meta data (phone calls, SMS) from Android phones
[German]It seems that Google has established a surveillance function for Android phones. They are claiming the right, to collect and store meta data from incoming/outgoing phone calls and SMS from Android smartphones.
Windows 10 and the file UpgradeSubscription.exe
The newest Insider Previews of Windows 10 contains a new file UpgradeSubscription.exe. The file's name might be good to speculate about a coming Windows 365 subscription. Or will Microsoft charge for Windows 10 after the free "upgrade year"? Room for conspiracy theories.
Update KB3173040 – end of free upgrade offer notification
Microsoft is distributing a new update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. Update Update KB3173040 notifies about the end of free upgrade to Windows 10.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update comes at August 2, 2016
Microsoft has finally announced the release date for the next major update of Windows 10. We will see Windows 10 Anniversary Update at August 2, 2016.
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 ...
Security flaw in Symantec’s AV products sets you at risk
Bad news for all computer users (Windows and Mac OS) working with Symantec's Anti Virus-/security solutions. Tavis Ormandy from Google's project zero has uncovered a vulnerability that affects all Norton/Symantec security products.
New Lenovo Solution Center V 3.3.003 fixes 2 security holes
Lenovo has released a new version 3.3.003 of Lenovo Solution Center, because prior versions comes with two critical vulnerabilities. Here are a few hints how to handle the new security desaster.
OneDrive: Microsoft limits data transfer on free accounts
It seems, that Microsoft has established another limit to their free OneDrive cloud storage: Daily limits for the amount of data transfer. If an account reaches a limit, sharing files will be blocked temporarily.
Sophos Home: A free commercial-grade security for the home
Security vendor Sophos offers a free commercial-grade security solution (Sophos Home) for home users.
Microsoft Windows and Office ISO download tool
End users of OEM systems are facing a problem: How to obtain a valid setup media to re-install a bloat ware free Windows or set up Microsoft Office. Whilst IT professionals probably have access to Microsoft Developers Network Program (MSDN), Microsoft's Techbench program or other programs, to download Windows and Office ISO files, those sources are not available for end users. But there is a simple solution.