Category Archives: Security

Lego website hacked – showed advertising for crypto scam

[German]Unknown actory have succeeded in hacking the Lego website. For some time, the website displayed advertisements for crypto-assets with a scam in the background. However, Lego has since restored the website and prevented the attackers from accessing it. Advertising

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Windows 11 24H2: Upgrade from Home to Pro causes issue with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

[German]If someone upgrades a new computer with Windows 11 24H2 Home later to the Pro version (requires a corresponding license), he will run into issues, if Microsoft Defender for Endpoint shall be used. The system cannot  be integrated into Microsoft … Continue reading

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Linux/Unix RCE vulnerabilities in CUPS (Sept. 2024)

[German]There are several critical vulnerabilities in the CUPS printing system, which is used under Linux and Unix. Under certain circumstances, these can be used for remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Advertising

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Keyless systems in cars in 2024 still easy to hack

[German]Modern cars are universally protected against theft by so-called keyless systems. Insiders have known for years that the systems are easy for criminals to hack. Now German automobile club (ADAC) has taken another close look at the anti-theft protection of … Continue reading

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Europol takes down (message) platform "Ghost"

[German]International law enforcement agencies involving Europol have dismantled a communication platform called Ghost. The platform had been set up to enable organized crime to communicate in encrypted form. The platform was used as a tool to carry out a variety … Continue reading

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Microsoft Office Updates (September 10, 2024)

[German]On September 10, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, Microsoft Patchday), Microsoft released several security-related updates for Microsoft Office 2016, as well as the C2R variants (Office 2016-2021 and 365) and other products. Below you will find an overview of … Continue reading

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Windows Server 2012 / R2 and Windows 7 (September 10, 2024)

[German]Various security updates for Windows Server 2012/R2 (1st ESU year) were published on September 10, 2024. Support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 expired in January 2024. However, updates for Windows Embedded Standard 7 can be downloaded … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows 11/Server 2022-Updates (September 10, 2024)

[German]On September 10, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), Microsoft also released cumulative updates for Windows 11 23H2 to 21H2. Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 23H2 also received updates. The updates should, for example, make … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows 10/Server Updates (September 10, 2024)

[German]On September 10, 2024 (second Tuesday of the month, patch day at Microsoft), various cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from the RTM version to the current version) as well as for the Windows Server counterparts. … Continue reading

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Microsoft Security Update Summary (September 10, 2024)

[German]On September 10, 2024, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates eliminate 79 vulnerabilities (CVEs), including seven critical vulnerabilities, four of which are classified as 0-day … Continue reading

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