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Microsoft on PrintNightmare vulnerability CVE-2021-34527: Windows is secure after patch
[German]Microsoft has commented on reports that the unscheduled updates to close the PrintNightmare vulnerability CVE-2021-34527 in the Windows Print Spooler service would not eliminate all risks. The message is that if the special updates are installed and Windows is configured … Continue reading
The Chaos PrintNightmare Emergency Update (July 6/7, 2021)
[German]Microsoft has released out-of-band security updates for the PrintNightmare vulnerability (CVE-2021-1675) in the Windows Print Spooler service. But these updates seem to end in chaos – it reminds me on the Printer-Gate in March 2021, where Microsoft had to release … Continue reading
PrintNightmare out-of-band update also for Windows Server 2012 and 2016 (July 7, 2021)
[German]As of July 7, 2021, Microsoft has now also released the emergency update to close the PrintNightmare vulnerability (CVE-2021-1675) in the Windows Print Spooler services for all Windows versions (the still missing updates for Windows Server versions 2012 and 2016 … Continue reading
Microsoft Azure: Urgently update PowerShell because of RCE vulnerability
[German]PowerShell versions 7.0 and 7.1 contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability CVE-2021-26701, which has been assigned a CVSS score: 8.1. In a security alert, Microsoft is urging Azure customers to update PowerShell to version 7.0.6 or 7.1.3 in a … Continue reading
Out-of-Band Update closes Windows PrintNightmare Vulnerability (July 6, 2021)
[German]As of July 6, 2021, in addition to the regular Office updates (see Microsoft Office Patchday (July 6, 2021), Fix for Outlook Crashes), Microsoft has also released an emergency update to close the PrintNightmare vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler. … Continue reading
Posted in Security, Update, Windows
Tagged Patchday 7.2021, Security, Update, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server
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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 ...
Kaseya hack affects 1,500 companies worldwide
[German]The supply chain attack on Kaseya VSA affects approximately 1,500 companies worldwide, according to the manufacturer. This is according to a status update dated July 5, 2021. Meanwhile, the REvil group is demanding around $70 million in ransom to release … Continue reading
Cyber Polygon July 9, 2021
[German]Cyber Polygon is an annual cybersecurity event dedicated to cybersecurity topics. Taking place on July 9, 2021, Cyber Polygon this time is about simulating a cyber attack on the digital data streams that have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic. In … Continue reading
Azure Virtual Desktop: A bug blocks WSUS update downloads (June 2021)
[German]Microsoft is investigating an issue that is preventing the download of security updates via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for Azure Virtual Desktops. Virtual Desktop instances are stuck at the May 2021 update level.
Posted in Cloud, Security, Update, Windows
Tagged Azure, Bug, Update, Virtual Desktops
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Coop-Sweden closes 800 stores after Kaseya VSA supply chain attack by REvil gang
[German]Co-operative Swedish supermarket chain Coop was forced to close its 800 affiliated stores Friday evening and Saturday after a ransomware attack on a service provider responsible for billing and point-of-sale systems. The whole thing is directly related to the supply … Continue reading
REvil Ransomware attack at 200 Companies via Kaseya VSA and Management Service Provider (MSP)
[German]It is once again a nightmare come true for the IT landscape. The REvil ransomware group has succeeded in an attack via management service providers (MSPs). As a result, the servers of 200 companies were encrypted by the ransomware. It … Continue reading