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Category Archives: devices
Amnesia:33 – Vulnerability in TCP/IP stack put many IoT devices at risk
[German]Security researchers have found 33 vulnerabilities in open source implementations of the TCP/IP stack. These endanger the device security of around 150 manufacturers. This applies to all devices connected to the Internet and ranges from medical devices to many IoT … Continue reading
Microsoft & Google are abused for phishing
[German]Check Point security researchers are currently seeing a sharp increase in phishing emails that use well-known brands to disguise the fraud. Here's some information I've received from Check Point warning against fake emails on behalf of Microsoft and Google.
TP-Link TL-WA701ND AP and a 'Backdoor'
[German]The TP-Link TL-WA701ND AP creates a WLAN network with a hidden SSID, which acts like a backdoor into a network behind the device. A user came across this backdoor by chance.
HP CEO on inkjet printers and third-party cartridges
[German]HP CEO Enrique Lores recently complained about the annoying "unprofitable customers" who use foreign cartridges in the good HP inkjet printers. He explains how the preproduction costs increase for printers that use foreign cartridges. HP has taken steps to optimize … Continue reading
Contaminated QR codes infect smartphones
[German]Security researchers at Check Point are observing a new trend among hackers: they are attempting to steal more access data via infected QR codes or load fraudulent applications and malware onto users' cell phones.
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 ...
macOS 11 (Big Sur) bricks older MacBooks
[German]This is not good news for Apple and especially Apple device owners. After Apple has released its macOS 11 (Big Sur), owners of older Macs (especially MacBook Pros) who have been bricked with the update will get in touch.
Slingbox discontinued
Slingbox has developed devices, that promises to stream cable services through a single interface and watch them on your phone, tablet, computers and other TVs. Now the vendor has announced, that they discontinued the service of it's product.
HP firmware update for ink/laser printers blocks third-party cartridges (Nov. 2020)
[German]A warning for owners of an HP printer. The company Hewlett Packard (HP) is once again distributing printer firmware that prevents the use of third-party cartridges for both HP inkjet and HP laser printers. Here are a few information what … Continue reading
Enterprises: 84% would like to use Macs only
[German]Interesting result of a survey of enterprise IT staff conducted by Jamf regarding preferred device usage. More than three-quarters of companies that use Mac and non-Mac devices in parallel consider the Mac to be the more secure device and would … Continue reading
Pixel 5: Battery display bug confirmed
[German]There is a bug with the new Google Pixel 5: The battery indicator displays random values, which is extremely stupid, because you can no longer determine how far the device is charged / discharged. The cause of this bug is … Continue reading