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.NET-Framework Preview of the Quality Rollups Juli 2017
Microsoft has released the July 2017 Preview Quality Rollups for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, and 4.7 for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows RT 8.1 on June 18, 2017.
Windows Server: an Update causes iSCSI connection issues
[German]It seems, that an Update is causing iSCSI connection issues on Windows (Server) systems and causing event entries with ID 4231. In some cases, this error is causing a server to stall.
Tool FolderSecurityViewer Version 1.7.0 available
[German]Just a short note: The Folder Security Viewer is a viewer and reporter for NTFS permissions in domains and Active Directory environments. Tools Folder Security Viewer is now available in version 1.7.0.
Windows 10 error 0xc000007b in AccelerometerSt.exe
Users of Windows 10 are facing probably a strange issue after an update. Each time after login, an error code 0xc000007b is reported for application AccelerometerSt.exe.
IE11 printing issues in Windows are fixed (June 2017)
[German]Just for your information. Microsoft has finally fixed the printing issues in Internet Explorer 11 caused by June 13, 2017 security updates within all Windows versions. Note: Update KB4032782 may cause IE 11 crashes on several web pages.
Posted in issue, Update, Windows
Tagged Internet Explorer 11, KB4032782, printing issue, Windows
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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 ...
News about (Not)Petya ransomware – Killswitch/vaccine found?
Currently a new variant of Petya ransomware (aka PetyaWrap, aka NotPetya) are infecting companies and organisations (see Petya ransomware is back – using WannaCry vulnerabilties). First analyses indicating, that this ransomware not only broke infected systems. There are indications, that … Continue reading
Google reveals new Windows Kernel vulnerability
Currently ransomware PetyaWrap is spreading through computer networks. Beside that, Google has revealed a new Windows vulnerability in Windows Kernel, that hasn't been patched fully.
Petya ransomware is back – using WannaCry vulnerabilties
[German]According to several sources, the Petya ransomware is back in a modified version, infecting worldwide heavily computer systems from enterprises, banks, and power supplies.
WINS is legacy and vulnerable, use DNS instead
[German]Today just a short note for Windows Administrators in enterprises. Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is legacy and contains a vulnerability. Therefore WINS should not be deployed anymore. Switch to DNS instead.
Posted in Security, Windows
Tagged DNS, Microsoft, Security, Vulnerability, Windows, WINS
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Microsoft closes critical vulnerability CVE-2017-8558 in Malware Protection Engine (June 23, 2017)
[German]Microsoft has released a critical security update on June 23, 2017, for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (MsMpEng). This update addresses vulnerability CVE-2017-8558. Here are a few details.
Posted in computer, Security
Tagged Defender, Malware Protection Engine, Microsoft, MsMpEng, Security, Update, Windows
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