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Category Archives: devices
Nexx garage door remote controller: Vulnerability allows access for hackers
[German]Anyone who owns a Nexx home automation system and uses it to remotely control their garage doors now has a fat problem. A vulnerability in the Nexx remote control allows hackers to gain unauthorized access to the garage doors. They … Continue reading
Critical vulnerability CVE-2023-1707 in HP printer firmware, no patch available
[German]Firmware from various laser printers is vulnerable to CVE-2023-1707 vulnerability. Certain HP Enterprise LaserJet and HP LaserJet are potentially vulnerable to information disclosure in managed environments when IPsec is enabled with FutureSmart version 5.6. A patch may be up to … Continue reading
QNAP QTS update closes vulnerabilities (March 29, 2023)
[German]As of March 29, 2023, manufacturer QNAP has published a security advisory for its QTS operating system. With an update of the QTS software, the manufacturer closes the vulnerabilities CVE-2022-3437, CVE-2022-3592, CVE-2022-27597, CVE-2022-27598, CVE-2022-42898, CVE-2023-22809. Here is a brief overview … Continue reading
Microsoft Surface Hub 2S with Teams Rooms on Windows announced
[German]Microsoft has just announced that the Surface Hub 2S will become a member of the Microsoft Teams Rooms family and will probably be launched at the end of 2023. The device, which is intended for collaboration in companies during meetings … Continue reading
Critical vulnerability in Lexmark printers (March 2023)
[German]There is a critical security vulnerability in the Lexmark firmware of various printers from this manufacturer. This is according to a security advisory issued by Lexmark on March 10, 2023. Hundreds of printer models are affected, including Lexmark MC3224, Lexmark … 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 ...
HP printer: Firmware update again blocks third-party ink cartridges (2023)
[German]They've done it again; despite class action lawsuits, damage awards and very bad publicity because of their firmware updates sold as "dynamic security updates"; which discourage users from using third-party ink cartridges. This refers to the inkjet printer manufacturer, the … Continue reading
Monitors on Dell Thunderbolt docking station not active after reboot
[German]Quick note to owners and administrators of Dell docking stations connected to notebooks via Thunderbolt. A reader informed me about problems with the WD22TB4, in connection with Dell notebooks (5530, 5430, 5431). After a reboot, monitors attached to the docking … Continue reading
Security: DJI drones and it's AeroScope vulnerabilities
[German]Drones from the Chinese manufacturer DJI have vulnerabilities that allow third parties to read radio traffic and determine the location of the drone pilot. This vulnerability comes from a monitoring feature called AeroScope (DroneID), developed by the manufacturer for "law … Continue reading
BlackLotus UEFI bootkit bypasses Secure Boot in Windows 11
[German]Security researchers from ESET have discovered a malware in the wild that hijacks the UEFI and has been christened BlackLotus. BlackLotus is believed to be the first UEFI bootkit malware in the wild that can bypass Secure Boot on Windows … Continue reading
HP PC BIOS Security Updates (Feb. 2023)
[German]Vendor HP published a security article on February 21, 2023, addressing BIOS updates for HP systems. Potential time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) vulnerabilities in the BIOS of certain HP PC products have been identified, allowing for arbitrary code execution, denial of … Continue reading