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TP-LINK TL-WR840N: Vulnerability allows stack buffer overflow DOS
There is a vulnerability in the firmware of the TP-Link router TP-LINK TL-WR840N that allows a remote attacker to perform a stack buffer overflow DOS attack. TP-Link does not want to publish a security advisory for this, but has made … Continue reading
New products (VR glasses, MacBook, etc.) announced at Apple WWDC (June 5, 2023)
[German]Apple's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 5 to 9, 2023. Yesterday, June 5, 2023, there were already a number of new announcements – an expected VR data glasses, a new MacBook Air, iOS/iPadOS 17 and … Continue reading
Microsoft provided workaround for failed Surface Pro X cameras
Since May 23, 2023 the cameras on Microsoft's Surface Pro X don't work anymore. Microsoft has now confirmed the issue and provided workarounds for managed and unmanaged devices. I've added the details to my blog post Surface Pro X cameras … Continue reading
Surface Pro X cameras fails – certificate expired on May 23, 2023? Workaround possible
[German]Owner of a Microsoft Surface Pro X suddenly face a big problem. The cameras of the ARM tablet fails since May 23, 2023. The forums are full of reports from affected users – and one blog reader has also contacted … Continue reading
Malicious firmware "Horse Shell" exposed as backdoor for TP-Link routers
[German]Security researchers from Check Point Research (CRP) have discovered a backdoor called "Horse Shell" while analyzing cyberattacks on European institutions. This was injected as firmware on TP-Link routers by a Chinese state-sponsored APT group called "Camaro Dragon." Check Point Research … 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 ...
Firmware update for HP Officet Jet 902x printer models triggers error 83C0000B
[German]A firmware update for its HP OfficeJet 902x printer series released by HP a week ago triggers a "BlueScreens" with the error code 83C0000B. The printer is subsequently unusable – there is no remedy (so far), some customers receive a … Continue reading
RCE vulnerability in Cisco SPA112 2-port phone adapter, drop that device
[German]US provider Cisco warns in a message about a critical vulnerability in one of its phone adapters. This vulnerability allows an attacker to take control of the device. Unfortunately, affected users can only dispose of this phone adapter, since the … Continue reading
Pixie song "Where is my Mind" let Google's Pixel alarms fail …
[German]Sounds bizarre, is bizarre and unfortunately true. When users have a certain song played, the Alam function of the Google Pixel Android smartphones fails. The background is that the assistant then responds to the lyrics of the song "Where is … Continue reading
Nearly two-thirds of XIoT vulnerabilities remotely exploitable
[German]From a security perspective, I think we're in for a disaster – I've had Claroty's State of XIoT Security Report: 2H 2022 for a few days now. It does show the positive impact of increased vulnerability research and increased vendor … Continue reading
Windows365 Frontline introduced
[German]Microsoft has just unveiled its Windows365 Frontline – a Windows 11-based system streamed from the cloud. The system is designed to offer a personalized Windows that can be deployed and managed via Microsoft Intune alongside cloud PCs and physical devices. … Continue reading