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Windows Update Service components update KB4023057 May 2023
[German]Have you been offered the update KB4023057 (Update Service component) under Windows 10/11 in the last days? Last week, I came across a few messages on the web – and German blog reader Volker just reported that on May 3, … Continue reading
Outlook and Teams to open links soon in Edge by default
[German]Microsoft's bullying of users is going into the next round. Redmond wants to open web links in the Outlook for Windows app and in Microsoft Teams in the Edge browser by default. And this is to be independent of the … Continue reading
Windows hardening: Guidances and key dates 2023
[English]Small reminder for administrators in the Windows environment. In 2023, Microsoft will continue to implement various hardening measures for Windows systems (DCOM authentication, Kerberos, Netjoin/Domain Join, etc.). These hardening measures will be rolled out in stages through monthly updates. Even … Continue reading
Tip: GUI for Windows LAPS with history view
[German]Today a little tip for administrators in enterprise environments using Windows LAPS. German blog reader Heiko informed me on about a a graphical environment he wrote in PowerShell that lets you view Windows LAPS passwords, including password history.
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 ...
Trend Micro Endpoint UMH component collides with Windows April 2023 updates
[German]As of April 11, 2023, Microsoft has released a slew of security updates for the still-supported versions of Windows, some of which address critical vulnerabilities. Administrators and users running Trend Micro Endpoint on Windows need to be wary of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 4.2023, Trend Micro, Update, Windows
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Special Defender update for Windows installation media (April 2023)
[German]Microsoft has recently released a specially customized version of Defender for Windows installation media. The package is available in Windows Imaging Format (WIM) and Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) and includes new definitions that support Windows 11, all editions of Windows … Continue reading
QueueJumper: Patch critical RCE vulnerability in MSMQ service
[German]A remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2023-21554 exists in the Microsoft Message Queuing service (MSMQ), which has been rated critical with a CVEv3 score of 9.8. Microsoft has released security updates for Windows clients and servers on April 11, 2023, that … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 4.2023, Security, Update, Windows
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Microsoft April 2023 Patchday issues
[English]As of April 11, 2023, Microsoft has implemented security updates for various Microsoft products on the monthly patch day. There was sporadic feedback from readers pointing out minor problems. I will summarize various messages in the comments of the readers … Continue reading
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Windows 10/11 OOBE Updates (April 11, 2023)
[German]Brief addendum from the April 2023 patchday. Microsoft has released updates for Windows 10 and 11 on April 11, 2023, in addition to various updates for these operating systems. The two OOBE updates KB5026039 and KB5026038 for Windows 11 and … Continue reading