Category Archives: Security

Patchday: Windows 8.1/Server 2012 Updates (November 9, 2021)

[German]On November 9, Microsoft released various updates for Windows 8.1. However, these security updates are also available for Windows Server 2012 R2. Here is some information on the Monthly Rollup and Security only updates for these operating systems.

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Exchange Server November 2021 Security Updates Close RCE Vulnerability CVE-2021-42321

[German]For administrators of Exchange Server 2013, 2016 and 2019, Microsoft has released the security updates for the current month as of November 9, 2021. Most relevantly, a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability CVE-2021-42321 is closed (was exploited at the Tianfu … Continue reading

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Data breach at trading platform Robinhood exposes 7 million customer records

[German]The U.S. company Robinhood Markets has confirmed a privacy incident involving the personal data of about 7 million customers. That's about a third of its users. Among other things, a cyberattacker captured emails, which could lead to follow-up attacks on … Continue reading

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Patchday: Windows 10 Updates (November 9, 2021)

[German]On November 9, 2021 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), various cumulative updates for the supported Windows 10 builds (from RTM version to the current version 21H1) were released. Here are some details about the respective patchday security … Continue reading

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Windows Server 2008 R2 gets another year ESU support until January 9, 2024

[German]Support for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 expired on January 14, 2020. However, Microsoft had provided a paid Extended Security Update Support for the two operating systems, which provides updates until January 10, 2023. Now it has … Continue reading

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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 ...


Ransomware attack on German medical service provider medatixx

[German]The German service provider for medical practices, medatixx GmbH & Co. KG, fell victim to a ransomware attack in the middle of last week. Not only the services for medical practices (doctor's offices) are is affected. Data of customers might … Continue reading

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Media Markt/Saturn: Ransomware attack by hive gang, $240 million US ransom demand

[German]The ransomware attack on Media Markt/Saturn's service provider, which became public on November 8, 2021, was carried out by the Hive gang. According to various reports, the attackers demanded between $50 and $240 million in ransom. Since the attack on … Continue reading

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Five affilitates of Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware group arrested

[German]The air is getting thinner for supporters and affiliates of various ransomware gangs. Pressure from law enforcement is increasing. Europol has uncovered and arrested five people who were actively involved in extortion as affiliates for the Sodinokibi/REvil ransomware group. Those … Continue reading

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Ransomware Attack on electronic retail markets of Media Markt/Saturn

[German]The electronics stores of the Media Markt and Saturn chains (in Germany and the Netherlands) have fallen victim to a successful ransomware attack. The more than 3,100 servers of these companies were encrypted, which has a direct impact on business … Continue reading

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Ukraine doxing five members of the Gamaredon APT

[Germab]The Ukrainian Security Service (SSU) has been able to uncover the true identities of five members of the Gamaredon cyber espionage group. The five men operate out of the Crimean branch of Russia's Federal Intelligence Service (FSB) from Sevastopol in … Continue reading

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