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Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 18327 available now!

2019-02-06 KENNETH 0

Windows 10 SDK Preview Build 18327 available now! Today, we released a new Windows 10 Preview Build of the SDK to be used in conjunction with Windows 10 Insider Preview (Build 18327 or greater). The Preview SDK Build 18327 contains bug fixes and under development changes to the API surface area. The Preview SDK can be downloaded from the developer section on Windows Insider. For feedback and updates to the known issues, please see the developer forum.  For new developer feature requests, head over to our Windows Platform UserVoice. Things to note: This build works in conjunction with previously released SDKs and Visual Studio 2017.  You can install this SDK and still also continue to submit your apps that target Windows 10 build 1809 or earlier to the store. The Windows SDK will now formally only be supported by Visual Studio 2017 and greater. You [ more… ]

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USN-3881-2: Dovecot vulnerability

2019-02-06 KENNETH 0

USN-3881-2: Dovecot vulnerability dovecot vulnerability A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Ubuntu 12.04 ESM Summary Dovecot could be made to expose sensitive information over the network. Software Description dovecot – IMAP and POP3 email server Details USN-3881-1 fixed a vulnerability in Dovecot. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that Dovecot incorrectly handled client certificates. A remote attacker in possession of a valid certificate with an empty username field could possibly use this issue to impersonate other users. Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 12.04 ESM dovecot-core – 1:2.0.19-0ubuntu2.6 To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades. In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References USN-3881-1 CVE-2019-3814 Source: USN-3881-2: [ more… ]

Keeping kids safe in a digital world

2019-02-05 KENNETH 0

Keeping kids safe in a digital world The internet is a dynamic place that is changing every day, so today, Safer Internet Day, is a great time to take a moment to evaluate your family’s digital habits and online safety, and ensure you have all the proper guardrails in place. As the lead of strategy and product for the family team, and a mom of two, it’s something I think about all the time, at home and at work. Yet I hear from a lot of people that they don’t know what tools are available or how to use them. I think most parents today wonder how to ensure their children are safe when using technology, be it playing the latest games, using apps, or simply browsing the web from their many devices. Today, I am sharing a few tips [ more… ]

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USN-3881-1: Dovecot vulnerability

2019-02-05 KENNETH 0

USN-3881-1: Dovecot vulnerability dovecot vulnerability A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: Ubuntu 18.10 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary Dovecot could be made to expose sensitive information over the network. Software Description dovecot – IMAP and POP3 email server Details It was discovered that Dovecot incorrectly handled client certificates. A remote attacker in possession of a valid certificate with an empty username field could possibly use this issue to impersonate other users. Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 18.10 dovecot-core – 1:2.3.2.1-1ubuntu3.1 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS dovecot-core – 1:2.2.33.2-1ubuntu4.2 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS dovecot-core – 1:2.2.22-1ubuntu2.9 Ubuntu 14.04 LTS dovecot-core – 1:2.2.9-1ubuntu2.5 To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades. In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary [ more… ]

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What is LOAD DATA and how does it work

2019-02-05 KENNETH 0

What is LOAD DATA and how does it work I would like to highlight a less known MySQL SQL command, analyze how it works and understand some of the decisions that need to be made when using it. Let’s start with the basics: The Reference Manual. It does have a lot to say about LOAD DATA.… Source: What is LOAD DATA and how does it work