Tag Archives: Windows

Intel Graphics driver security updates 15.45.34.5174 and 15.40.48.5171

[German]Intel has released Intel Graphics driver version 15.45.34.5174 and 15.40.48.5171 for Windows 7, 8 and 10. The driver fixes some bugs and also some (undetailled) vulnerabilities. Details and release notes may be found on the linked Intel pages. (via)

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Windows Secure Boot (DBX) Update KB4535680 offered on BIOS Systems

[German]Microsoft has released the Windows security update KB4535680 for Secure Boot (DBX). The update will be offered via Windows Update. Some users with BIOS boards are also receiving this update. Here are a few remarks about that topics.

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Windows 10: Vulnerability allows to destroy NTFS media content

[German]There is a previously unpatched vulnerability in the implementation of the NTFS file system used by Windows 10. Via this vulnerability, it is possible for attackers to destroy the contents of an NTFS volume used under Windows 10. It is … Continue reading

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Windows Security Update KB4535680 for Secure Boot (DBX)

[German]Microsoft has released update KB4535680 on January 12, 2021. It is a security update for Secure Boot (DBX), which can be used by Windows on UEFI machines.

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (January 12, 2021)

[German]On January 12, 2021, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, Internet Explorer, and so on. Here is a concise overview of these updates.A list of updates can be found on this Microsoft page. Details about … Continue reading

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Exploit for not full patched Windows 0-day vulnerability CVE-2020-0986

[German]Security researchers have proven that a vulnerability patched in Windows in July 2020 is still exploitable. The patch does not close a vulnerability sufficiently, so there is another way to exploit it.

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Microsoft says: Don't delete expired root certificates in Windows

[German]I'm bringing up again a hanging topic 'expiring certificates'. At the end of the year, some root certificates expire. However, these may not be deleted under Windows under any circumstances, since otherwise it comes to problems.

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (December 8, 2020)

[German]On December 8, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, Internet Explorer, etc. Here you will find a compact overview of these updates.

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Windows: Vulnerabilities in McAfee Endpoint Security (Nov. 2020)

[German]Users of McAfee Endpoint Security should update the product. Because vulnerabilities weakens Windows security. Here is some information.

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Windows network printer offline/blocked due to Malwarebytes, fix available as beta

[German]Another short note for users of Malwarebytes security solutions. Since October 20, 2020, users have been reporting and complaining that their network printers are offline under Windows. In the meantime, Malwarebytes has released a beta version with a correction that … Continue reading

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