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Category Archives: Security
ProtonMail and the user data transfer to the USA
[German]The Swiss-based ProtonMail e-mail service offers end-to-end encryption of mails before they are sent to ProtonMail's server. ProtonMail is operated by Proton Technologies AG, which is based in Plan-les-Ouates (Canton Geneva). Its servers are located in two locations in Switzerland, … Continue reading
NSA and CISA: Kubernetes Hardening Guidance
[German]The NSA (National Security Agency) and CISAgov have published Kubernetes configurations and recommendations for securing Kubernetes environments against cyber attacks. Understanding the options for building and maintaining a secure Kubernetes cluster is key to protecting your data and resources.
NSO spyware Pegasus found on smartphones of French journalists
[German]The French national security agency Anssi confirmed that the Pegasus spy program of the Israeli NSO group was found on journalists' smartphones. This is the first time that the findings of the Pegasus project have been confirmed by an independent … Continue reading
Google Chrome 92.0.4515.131 with security fixes
[German]Google has released Google Chrome 92.0.4515.131 for Windows, Mac and Linux on August 2, 2021. It is an update to version 92 that brings new features, but also fixes 10 vulnerabilities in older browser versions at once.
Windows 10 blocks unwanted applications (PUA) by default
[German]Starting in August 2021, Microsoft will block potentially unwanted apps (PUA) by default in Windows 10 21H1 (also Windows 11). The feature was already included in Defender, but will now be set to On by default, according to this post. … 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 ...
PetitPotam attacks on Windows blocked by RPC filters
[German]Security researchers recently disclosed a new attack vector called PetitPotam. By means of an NTLM relay attack, any Windows domain controller can be taken over. In the meantime, Microsoft has responded and published a security advisory about this security issue. … Continue reading
Google disables devices up to Android 2.3.7 for sign-in with a Google Account
[German]Owners of older Android devices with Android versions up to 2.3.7 will soon have to say goodbye. From September 27, 2021, Google will refuse to allow these devices to sign-in to their Google accounts. This has been announced last week … Continue reading
Spyware-like features found in China app Bejing One Pass
[German]Foreign companies operating in China need the Beijing One Pass app, to access a digital platform for managing government employee benefits. Now security specialists have found spyware-like features in this app and made that known.
Authentication Vulnerability CVE-2021-20090 in Arcadyan-based Routers and Modems
[German]Routers and modems from the Taiwan-based manufacturer Arcadyan have a CVE-2021-20090 vulnerability that can be used to bypass authentication. The routers and modems are sold under many trade names by other manufacturers.
27 U.S. Attorney's Offices Affected by SolarWinds Hack
[German]New information on SolarWinds supply chain attack on Orion software. Tens of thousands of companies and organizations around the world were compromised via the attack, which was suspected to be attributed to Russian state-related hackers. The U.S. Department of Justice … Continue reading