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Category Archives: Security
Tor 10.0.18 prevent probing installed applications
[German]The developers of Tor Bundle have released version 10.0.18 of Tor Browser on June 21, 2021. This update is supposed to fix numerous bugs as well as a vulnerability that allows tracking the user.
Again: Another data protection incident at Carnival Cruise
[German]The world's largest cruise operator, Carnival Cruise, has again been forced to admit to a data breach incident. For the second time in a year, attackers broke into email accounts and gained access to personal, financial and health information of … Continue reading
Windows 10 V180x: 0Patch fixes IE vulnerability CVE-2021-31959
[German]There are no more security updates for Windows 10 version 1803 and version 1809, as these versions are no longer supported for 30 months. However, ACROS Security released a micro-patch last week to provide a fix for the CVE-2021-31959 vulnerability … Continue reading
Warning against data theft from used cars
[German]Thanks to infotainment systems and interfaces, modern cars are increasingly becoming driving databases. This also increases the interest in accessing this data, especially since this data is only inadequately protected against access by third parties. This can also become a … Continue reading
Microsoft Edge 91.0.864.54
[German]After the Chrome update (see), Microsoft has also updated the Edge browser and raised it to version 91.0.864.53 (and shortly afterward to 91.0.864.53). The update fixes various vulnerabilities that have already been fixed in Google Chrome. The release notes available … 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 ...
Cisco switches: Security updates to close critical root vulnerabilities
[German]There are serious vulnerabilities in Cisco's AnyConnect, DNA Center, Email Security Appliance, Meeting Server Small Business Switches and Unified Intelligence Center products that could allow attackers to gain root privileges and execute their own code. Cisco has released corresponding security … Continue reading
Update: Google Chrome 91.0.4472.114 fixes 0-day vulnerability
[German]Google has released Google Chrome 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac and Linux on June 17, 2021. It is a security update that fixes 4 vulnerabilities in older browser versions at once. The browser should be patched quickly, as a 0-day vulnerability … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Releases (15. Juni 2021)
[German]As of June 15, 2021, Microsoft has published another advisory regarding revisions to previous vulnerabilities. It is about a Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution vulnerability and a Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Elevation of Privilege vulnerability that have been reassessed. I'll … Continue reading
Ukraine police arrest members of Cl0P ransomware gang
[German]Investigators have struck the next blow against cybercriminals by arresting members of the Cl0P ransomware gang in Ukraine. The Cl0P ransomware gang was responsible for infections of Maryland University, and Stanford University, among others. In various operations, ransomware payments worth … Continue reading
Critical vulnerability in SonicWall firewall software
[German]Swizz blog reader Adrian has forwarded an alerted me to about a critical vulnerability in the Sonicwall firewall web management interface (thanks for that). The vulnerability affects both physical and virtual firewalls from SonicWall. The vendor strongly advises its customers … Continue reading