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Category Archives: Security
Microsoft account lockout, an exemplary case
[German]Some users experience an extremely unpleasant surprise when they discover that their Microsoft account has been suspended and deactivated without justification. I have reported on these cases several times in the blog (see article at the end of this post). … Continue reading
DarkRadiation Ransomware targets Linux (Red Hat, Debian & Co.)
[German]A ransomware called DarkRadiation targets Linux systems from Red Hat, CentOS or Debian-based distributions. Security vendor Trend Micro points this out in a new blog post. The malware does so using tools to detect the environment and then spread laterally … Continue reading
Is Firefox 89/90 pulling again data from systems?
[German]After Firefox has been updated several times over the past few weeks, there are indications that developers are starting to pull data from user systems again. Here is some information about this issue.
Check Point finds four vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
[German]Security researchers from vendor Check Point have discovered four vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office through fuzzing. According to Check Point, products in the Office suite are affected, including Excel and Word. The vulnerabilities stem from outdated code and open up the … Continue reading
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.
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 ...
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
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