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Microsoft Office Security Updates (September 12, 2017)
[German]On September 12, 2017 (Patchday), Microsoft released various security updates for Microsoft Office 2003,2007,2010,2013 and for Microsoft Office 2016 as well as for SharePoint Server. Here is the list of updates.
Bashware allows Malware to bypass Security Solutions in Windows 10
[German]Security researcher has found a new security issue in Windows 10 that allows malware to bypass most common security solutions using Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
Apple and Google fixes browser bugs, Microsoft not
[German]There is a security vulnerability in the Microsoft Edge browser that has been discovered by security researchers. While Apple and Google have patched a similar vulnerability, Microsoft does not want to offer an update.
Android Security Update September 2017
[German]Google has released its monthly Android security updates for September 2017. This month Google fixes 13 critical security flaws.
6 year old loop bug in many PDF viewers
[German]In 2011 an obscure bug was found in a PDF parsing library. Six years later, this bug is still contained in the top PDF programs currently in use.
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 ...
65 % of US tech users are using VPN
[German]A recent security survey shows, that nearly 2/3 of US techies are using a VPN for their private and business Internet communication.
Update for Foxit Reader and Phantom PDF
[German]The developers of Foxit Reader and Phantom PDF has released a new version of these programs, to close two vulnerabilities.
Windows PowerShell: Save it from Hackers
Windows PowerShell is used more and more from hackers to access Windows systems. Microsoft tries to secure PowerShell from such attacks. In PowerShell 5.0 Microsoft has introduced logging features, to detect such attacks. The Wired article Microsoft's Bid to Save … Continue reading
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 11.0.22 available
Adobes has released version 11.0.22 of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader. It's an Out of cycle maintenance update, that improves stability and fixes bugs. Further details may be read within this Adobe article.
ShadowPad: Backdoor in NetSarang Apps
[German]Hackers was able to inject a backdoor into NetSarang's business apps (XManager 5, also Enterprise, XShell 5, Xftp 5, Xlpd 5). This software is used worldwide within companies.