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Category Archives: devices
Mirai Botnet Variant Mukashi targets Zyxel NAS
[German]There is a new variant of the Mirai botnet called Mukashi. The attackers are targeting unpatched Zyxel NAS devices on which the botnet will be installed.
Secure-Core PCs protect Windows against driver attacks
[German]The Windows Platform Security Team discusses the technology that secure core PCs can protect Windows against attacks on the kernel, e.g. by compromised drivers.
Samsung Galaxy S20: GPS issues and Firmware Update
[German]For users of the Samsung flagship Galaxy S20, the manufacturer has provided a firmware update that probably should solve camera issues. In addition, smartphone owners are complaining about GPS problems – it probably takes an extremely long time to get … Continue reading
New vulnerabilities CVE-2020-10110, CVE-2020-10111, CVE-2020-10112 in Citrix Gateway
[German]There are three new (and previously unpatched) vulnerabilities CVE-2020-10110, CVE-2020-10111, CVE-2020-10112 in the Citrix Gateway Firmware, which allow attackers to retrieve information or bypass security features.
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ConfigMgr ‘House-Keeping’ Collections
[German]Today a small article with a tip for administrators who use ConfigMgr for update management of Windows machines. It is about the organization and troubleshooting of SCCM collections.
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 ...
EU initiative 'Waste reduction and the right to repair
[German]The EU Commission wants to take action against the waste and also electronic devices waste, i.e. appliances that are left without updates shortly after market launch, or devices which are broken just after end of warranty and then be thrown … Continue reading
Covid-19: Apple allows to disinfect devices (e.g. iPhone)
[German]A brief note for users of Apple products like iPhone, iPad, iPods or Macs. In times of the coronavirus, the manufacturer has made it clear that people are allowed to clean the displays and, if necessary, cases with mild disinfectants.
Vulnerability CVE-2020-9054 affects Zyxel USG/ATP firewalls
[German]Zyxel's USG/ATP firewalls are also affected by the CVE-2020-9054 vulnerability, as is their NAS. The vendor has released a firmware update to close the vulnerability.
Sophos RED50: Bug that bricks UTMs found and fixed
[German]Good news for administrators using Sophos RED50 devices. The bug in the Sophos UTM version 9.603 software which caused the firmware of the device to crash, leaving it bricked, has been found and fixed via firmware update.
Cisco and the Kr00k Wi-Fi vulnerability
[German]The CVE-2020-3172 vulnerability in Broadcom Wi-Fi chips also affects several Cisco products (switches, etc.). The company released a security advisory this week, but has not yet released firmware updates to close the vulnerability.