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Category Archives: Security
Windows 10: Administrator privileges obtained via Razer mouse via LPE vulnerability
[German]Connecting a Razer mouse is enough to gain administrative privileges as a standard user. The background is that the driver installation is executed with SYSTEM rights and the user can then open an administrative prompt. He already has administrative access … Continue reading
Wave of attacks, almost 2,000 Exchange servers hacked via ProxyShell
[German]I have been waiting for this for a long time, but now the feared has happened. Since Friday, there has been a massive wave of attacks on unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers via the ProxyShell vulnerability. Huntres has already discovered over … Continue reading
Decryptor for Synack Ransomware Available
[German]Security vendor Emisoft has released a decryptor that enables the decryption of files encrypted by the Synack ransomware. This allows victims to recover their files without having to pay the demanded ransom from the cyber criminals. The decryptor is available … Continue reading
Microsoft shows a "slim foot" with PrintNightmare
[German]PrintNightmare is the name given to a series of vulnerabilities in the Windows Print Spooler service. Attackers can use these vulnerabilities to extend rights and possibly take over domain controllers. Microsoft reacts half-heartedly with patches and recommendations, which in practice … Continue reading
2nd 0patch fix for Windows PetitPotam 0-day vulnerability (Aug. 19, 2021)
[German]ecurity researchers had recently disclosed a new attack vector called PetitPotam. By means of an NTLM relay attack, any Windows domain controller can be taken over by attackers. ACROS Security has now presented the second free 0Patch solution for different … 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 ...
Security Alert for Synology DiskStation Manager and UC SkyNAS
[German]Synology has issued a security warning for its DiskStation Manager (version <6.2.4-25556-2 ; 7.0). There are several security vulnerabilities in the firmware of the devices. UC SkyNAS units are also at risk. Synology has already issued the first firmware updates. … Continue reading
IE 11 support for Microsoft 365 apps and services has ended on August 17, 2021
[German]Small reminder for users and administrators of Internet Explorer 11. As of August 17, 2021, support for this browser in Microsoft 365 apps and services has ended.
Thunderbird 91.0.1
[German]The developers of the Thunderbird email client released Thunderbird 91 a week ago (only available as a download and not as an update). Now a maintenance and security update to version 91.0.1 has been released as of August 17, 2021.
Google Chrome 92.0.4515.159 with security fixes
[German]Google has released Google Chrome 92.0.4515.159 for Windows, Mac and Linux as of August 16, 2021. It is a maintenance update that fixes 9 vulnerabilities, many assigned a priority of High, in older browser versions. The Android version improves stability.
Firefox 91.0.1 and 91.0.1 ESR
[German]The Mozilla developers had only released version 91.0.0 (including the ESR version) on August 10, 2021, but now had to postpone the 91.0.1 update of the Firefox browser to October 17, 2021. The version 91.0.1 is a maintenance update, which … Continue reading