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QNAP Security Advisory about eCh0raix Ransomware
[German]NAS manufacturer QNAP has now issued a security warning because its devices are under attack by the eCh0raix ransomware.
Expired certificates kick IoT devices out of business
[German]Now a view at the 'bitter end of smart devices' such as smart TVs, refrigerators or other IoT devices (smart speakers, thermostats, etc.) becomes visible. There are not even missing updates for their software. Expired security certificates could kick those … Continue reading
CallStranger UPnP bug allows data theft, DDoS etc.
[German]Currently, billions of devices are at risk from a bug if UPnP is used there. The vulnerability, called CallStranger, allows for data extraction, denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and internal network scanning.
Firmware Updates for Surfaces
Brief info for owners of various older Surface devices. Microsoft has given them firmware updates. This ranges from the Surface Pro 5/6 to the Surface Laptop and Laptop 2. The links to the respective update history may be found here … Continue reading
Windows 10 Bug: USB printers not detected
[German]In Windows 10, a bug in versions 1903 through 2004 can cause printers connected to USB ports to no longer be recognized. Microsoft has now confirmed this issue.
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 ...
Windows 10 Version 2004: External display turns black
[English]There is the next problem for those who switch to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (Version 2004). In certain constellations it can happen that external displays turn black and no longer show anything.
Firmware-Update for Surface Studio and Surface Pro X
Microsoft has released firmware updates for the Surface Studio and the ARM-based Surface Pro X. A list for the Surface Pro X is available here. For the Surface Studio (1st generation) the update history with the details can be found … Continue reading
Windows 10 Version 2004 Upgrade Issues with Surfaces
[German]It appears that two Surface models (Surface Pro 7 and Surface Laptop 3) are having problems upgrading to Windows 10 May 2020 Update (2004 version). The new Windows 10 is not compatible with these devices. Addenum: Also Surface Book 3 … Continue reading
Windows: New rules for graphics drivers evaluation
[German]Microsoft has announced in a new technet document to revise the rules for driver testing. The Windows graphics team has developed three new rules. Two rules deal with crashes and hangs in various applications on the devices caused by the … Continue reading
BIAS Bluetooth vulnerability
[German]Security researchers found again a Bluetooth vulnerability: Smartphones, laptops, IoT devices etc. are vulnerable to a new BIAS Bluetooth attack. This would allow an attacker to access any Bluetooth Classic device without knowing a key. In the meantime, however, firmware … Continue reading