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Windows 10/11: Bitlocker Error 65000 in MDM fixed
[German]Since October 2023 there has been a known issue with Bitlocker under Windows 10 and Windows 11, which can lead to problems with administration using MDMs. An error 65000 was then reported by Bitlocker. The problem was then fixed with … Continue reading
Microsoft's new Store app installer with telemetry wrapper as a security trap
[German]I just reported how the Store team has started repackaging Store apps. An executable .NET wrapper is slapped around the store apps, which smuggles telemetry and other code into the app. This is intended to simplify the installation of store … Continue reading
Windows print spooler vulnerability CVE-2022-38028 preferred attack vector for Russian attackers
[German]The old print spooler vulnerability CVE-2022-38028 in Windows is probably the preferred target of the Russian hacker group Fancy Bear. This was revealed by Microsoft's analysis of an attack tool ('GooseEgg' malware). However, this attack vector can no longer be … Continue reading
Microsoft packs Store apps with telemetry wrapper
[German]The move from Microsoft, which has just been uncovered and is causing anger among developers. Their Store team has started to secretly repackage Store apps. The apps are provided with an executable .NET wrapper that adds telemetry and other code … Continue reading
Windows Server 2012 / R2 and Windows 7 (April 9, 2024)
[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2012/R2 (1st ESU year) were published on April 9, 2024. Support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 expired in January 2024. However, updates for Windows Embedded Standard 7 can be downloaded … Continue reading
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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 ...
Microsoft Security Update Summary (April 9, 2024)
[German]On April 9, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, Office and other products. The security updates address 147 vulnerabilities (CVEs), including three critical vulnerabilities. Below is a compact overview of these updates that were released on … Continue reading
Windows NTLM credentials vulnerability CVE-2024-21320: Fix from 0patch
[German]There is a vulnerability in Windows (CVE-2024-21320) that exposes NTLM credentials about Windows topics. Microsoft patched the vulnerability CVE-2024-21320 in January 2024. This patch provides a policy to prevent the exposure of NTLM credentials when theme files are located on … Continue reading
Deprecated: Test Base, special TLS authentication certificates, Visual Studio App Center
[English]Another brief information: Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of Visual Studio App Center this week. Furthermore, features such as Test Base (Azure) and TLS server authentication certificates with less than 2048 bits were classified as "deprecated" and discontinued for March … Continue reading
Update on Windows hardening in 2024/2025 – March 2024
[German]A quick note for administrators in corporate environments. Microsoft carries out so-called hardening measures for Windows (clients and servers) over longer periods of time. This involves hardening (securing) functions via Windows Update on certain key dates. Some of these hardening … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (March 12, 2024)
[German]On March 12, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – and for other products. The security updates eliminate 73 vulnerabilities (CVEs), two of which are 0-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited. Below is … Continue reading