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Deprecated: Virtualization-based security (VBS enclaves) before Windows 11 24H2; Windows UWP Map Control/API
[German]Microsoft has recently discontinued virtualization-based security (VBS enclaves) as a feature for older Windows versions prior to Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. and declared it as deprecated. Also Windows UWP Maps and Windows Maps Platform APIs have already … Continue reading
PDFCreator from pdfforge no longer free for corporate environments from version 6.0.0
[German]Today a short note for administrators in corporate environments who use the PDFCreator from pdfforge on their Windows clients. The developer has made a change to the software for creating PDF documents. As a result, this software can no longer … Continue reading
Windows: Mysterious folder C:\Virus; Trend Micro involved?
[German]I am posting a very unusual observation by an administrator among the blog readers here on the blog. He noticed that an ominous folder c:\virus was "suddenly" created on his clients on the system drive. The cause has not yet … Continue reading
Windows 10: Updates KB5057589, KB5055674, KB5056474, KB5055769, KB5055768, KB5055770
[German]An addendum from April 8, 2025: Microsoft also released various updates for the Windows RE environment for Windows 10 on this date. Further updates for Windows 10 make improvements to the Windows Setup binaries or all files used by Setup … Continue reading
Windows: Autopilot error on new 2025 PC with TPM
If anyone is using Windows Autopilot and getting a TPM check error on new 2025 PCs, this is a known bug that Microsoft is working on.
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 ...
Intune Network Endpoint Update for Windows, Mac, Android
Quick reminder for administrators who manage devices via Microsoft Intune. Microsoft is changing the URLs for the endpoint with Windows, Mac and Android. Adjustments are required by the end of April 2025.
Windows PCs at risk from WhatsApp flaw (CVE-2025-30401)
[German]A vulnerability in WhatsApp for Windows (before version 2.2450.6) puts Windows computers at risk. The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious code via WhatsApp message attachments on Windows.
Windows: Kerberos PAC Validation Protocol in enforcement mode since April 8, 2025
[German]Quick reminder for administrators, in case anyone hasn't noticed. On the April 2025 patchday (8.4.2025), the "enforcement phase" for the hardening of the Kerberos protocol regarding the Kerberos PAC Validation Protocol came into force. This removed certain modes that could … Continue reading
Windows vulnerability CVE-2025-29824 attacked; install April 2025 updates
[German]There is a use-after-free vulnerability CVE-2025-29824 in Windows, which has probably already been exploited by ransomware groups. Microsoft has released security updates for April 2025 that also close this vulnerability. Users and administrators should therefore install the April 2025 updates … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (April 8, 2025)
[Germany]Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, Office and other products on April 8, 2025. The security updates eliminate 121 vulnerabilities (CVEs), one of which was classified as 0-day. This vulnerability has already been attacked. Below is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Office, Patchday 4.2025, Security, Update, Windows
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