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Tag Archives: Microsoft
Stop: Arbitrary blocking of Microsoft Accounts
[German]Avoid using Microsoft accounts, if you are in need of your data – that is the message of this article. We have some cases, where Microsoft is arbitrary blocking Microsoft Accounts – the associated digital content and services have disappeared. … Continue reading
Linux malware detection with Microsoft's project Freta
[German]Microsoft Research has now announced the Freta project. It is a cloud-based malware detection service to detect rootkits, cryptominers and previously undiscovered malware strains lurking in Linux cloud VM images.
Microsoft closes all retail stores
In its latest announcement Microsoft says they closes all Microsoft stores worldwide. This will change the temporary closure of the stores in the context of the coronavirus pandemic into a permanent shutdown.
Microsofts closes Mixer streaming service
[German]A surprising announcement for me: Microsoft will close its mixer streaming service as of July 22, 2020, and will pass on existing partners and streamers to Facebook Gaming.
Microsoft sends a cease and desist to Berlin’s data protection commissioner
[German]Microsoft Germany has send a cease and desist to Berlin's Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information. An action that leaves many observers somewhat speechless. The warning concerns guidelines for video conferencing, which provide information on test criteria for … Continue reading
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 ...
Microsoft Security Update Summary (April 14, 2020)
[German]On April 14, 2020, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, Internet Explorer, etc. Here is a compact overview of these updates.
Microsoft extends certifications (MCSA, MCSD, MCSE)
[German]Change in training and Microsoft certifications for MCSA, MCSD, MCSE. Redmond has just announced a 7-month extension of the certification to January 31, 2021 due to the Corona crisis.
Microsoft retires MCSA, MCSD, and MCSE certification
[German]Microsoft has just announced that it will discontinue its certifications (MCSA, MCSD, MCSE) for certain programs such as Windows Server 2019, Windows SQL Server 2019 and so on.
Microsoft Guidance for Enabling LDAP Channel Binding and LDAP Signing
[German]Microsoft has issued on February 28, 2020, security advisory notification ADV190023 with revised guidance on LDAP Channel Binding and LDAP Signing for Active Directory Domain Controllers.
Cloud disruption at Microsoft 365? (Feb. 22, 2020)
[German]Currently there have been again a malfunction at Microsoft 365, which affected individual customers and enterprise users (Xbox etc.). I became aware of the issue via the status messages from Microsoft 365 on Twitter. This ranges from missing Xbox Live … Continue reading