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Ransomware gang uses PrintNightmare to attack Windows servers
[German]It happened, there is the first case of a ransomware gang using the Windows PrintNightmare vulnerability to attack Windows servers. In July 2021, security vendor Crowdstrike was able to thwart a ransomware attack against a target in South Korea. During … Continue reading
Windows PrintNightmare, next round with CVE-2021-36958
[German]Another small addendum from the August 2021 patchday regarding the PrintNightmare print spooler service vulnerability. Microsoft did release a patch that is supposed to fix the vulnerability. But I had already pointed out in my Patchday blog posts that this … Continue reading
Patchday: Windows 10-Updates (August 10, 2021)
[German]On August 10, 2021 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), several cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from the RTM version to the current version 21H1). Here are some details about the respective patchday … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (August 10, 2021)
[German]On August 10, 2021, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, etc. – as well as for other products – were released. Below is a compact overview of these updates released on the August 2021 patchday.
Windows: Export/import drivers
[German]If you need to setup Windows or needs to transfer to another machine, the necessary drivers are required. Windows already comes with a set of Microsoft drivers that are installed during setup. The rest of the drivers you obtain from … 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 touts top-notch monthly Windows update efficiency
[German]The timely installation of security updates is a building block to protect Windows systems from the cyber threats of this time. Microsoft therefore once again advertises to its clientele that it implements or achieves a "first-class monthly Windows patch efficiency". … Continue reading
The Windows RunOnce registry key
[German]Most Windows insiders have come across the RunOnce key in the registry. Programs and services can enter a command there, which is executed once at the next Windows start and then deleted. However, Windows supports various options to force the … Continue reading
0patch fix for Windows PetitPotam 0-day vulnerability (Aug. 6, 2021)
[German]Security researchers recently disclosed a new attack vector called PetitPotam. Using an NTLM relay attack, any Windows domain controller can be taken over by attackers. Now, ACROS Security has presented a free 0Patch solution for various Windows Server versions that … Continue reading
0patch fix for new Windows PrintNightmare 0-day vulnerability (Aug. 5, 2021)
[German]In the blog post PrintNightmare: Point-and-Print allows installation of arbitrary files I had reported about a new vulnerability in Windows. A remote print server, which can be reached by unauthorized persons, allows to install arbitrary malicious files on the clients … Continue reading
ConfigMgr: Deprecated features in 2022
[German]Brief information for administrators in enterprise environments who manage Windows Updates via Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr). On January 31, 2022, the first features will be deprecated. For example, Desktop Analytics for Windows 7, Windows 8.x and older Windows 10 versions will … Continue reading