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Veeam ONE with Critical Vulnerability CVE-2026-65641 (CVSS 9.3)
[German]A brief update for users and administrators who rely on Veeam ONE. There is a critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-65641 (CVSS 9.3), in Veeam ONE that could potentially expose login credentials. Veeam ONE should therefore be updated immediately to versions 13.1.0.7233 or … Continue reading
Windows Defender Crashes During a Quick Scan (August 18, 2026)
[German]Brief question for the Windows users among my blog readers: Did any of you experience problems with Microsoft Defender on Windows 10 or Windows 11 on August 18, 2026? I've received two reports from readers stating that Microsoft Defender crashes … Continue reading
I: Microsoft Defender flags Synology backups as a Trojan (August 3, 2026)
[German]A German blog reader contacted me about a strange behavior, he faced on hypervisors. Microsoft Defender flags Synology backups on the affected user's servers as a Trojan. As a result, the backups no longer run. The reader wrote to me … Continue reading
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Chrome 151.0.7922.71/.72 fixes 370 vulnerabilities
[German]On July 29, 2026, Google updated the Chrome browser to versions 151.0.7922.71/.72. The update in the 150 development branch is available in the Stable Channel and fixes 370 vulnerabilities. Users should therefore update Chromium-based browsers and their derivatives as soon … Continue reading
FortiBleed: Administrator Passwords Compromised on 74,000 Fortinet Firewalls
[German]Operators of Fortinet products are at risk of having their instances compromised by attackers. This is because the passwords for administrator access to these instances have been cracked. Attackers can take control of the installations and manipulate them at will. … 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 ...
What's going on in France: One data breach after another
Recently I found myself wondering what's been going on in France lately. For the past few days, one major data breach after another has come to public. All of them stem from hacks of government platforms or large organizations. Here's … Continue reading
AI Risks: Insurers Are Taking Precautions
Jump into AI projects left and right, and if things go wrong—whether because regulators slap on a hefty fine or a cyberattack damages the company—just rely on cyber insurance? Insurers are now taking steps to limit coverage for AI risks—and … Continue reading
Microsoft says that Defender is sufficient for virus protection
When it comes to virus protection and securing Windows, the market for third-party antivirus solutions is shrinking. Microsoft claims that Microsoft Defender, which comes bundled with Windows, is actually sufficient as a security solution to protect against viruses and malware.
Microsoft released Azure Sentinel (SIEM) Toolkit
A quick note for readers responsible for securing Microsoft Azure cloud services. Microsoft has essentially released its entire Azure Sentinel (SIEM) toolkit as "open source." The Sentinel GitHub repository contains extensive documentation and over 1,000 pre-built threat detection rules. Read … Continue reading
Exchange Online: TLS 1.0/1.1 will no longer be supported for POP and IMAP starting in July 2026
Microsoft has announced that deprecated TLS versions and endpoints for POP and IMAP in Exchange Online will no longer be supported starting in July 2026. This is because Microsoft plans to completely discontinue support for deprecated TLS versions (TLS 1.0 … Continue reading