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Hackers spread malware via Telegram
[German]Security experts from Check Point Research warn of new campaign that threatens millions of users. The attackers can install contaminated files on computers via Telegram and then control these programs remotely. Here is some information I received directly from Check … Continue reading
SonicWall Email Security Zero-Day Vulnerabilities (April 20, 2021)
[German]Vendor SonicWall has issued a security notification for his product SonicWall Email Security. There are Zero-Day Vulnerabilities that put users of this product at risk.
Thunderbird 78.10.0 released
[German]The developers of the Thunderbird email client have released Thunderbird 78.10.0 on April 19, 2021. It is a maintenance update for the 78 main version of the email client, which fixes various bugs and vulnerabilities.
Firefox 88.0.0 and 78.10.0esr
[German]Mozilla's developers have released versions 88.0.0 and 78.10.0 of the Firefox browser on April 19, 2021. This is a new development branch for FF 88 and a security update for the ESR, which fixes vulnerabilities and bugs.
Microsoft Report: Firmware attacks on the rise
[German]Microsoft has released a security report stating that 83% of all companies have suffered an attack on their device firmware in the last two years. This suggests that security managers in companies should keep an eye on this and secure … 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 ...
Malware infection of Gigaset Android phones and the WhatsApp/SIM problem
[German]After the (supply chain) malware attack on various Gigaset Android smartphones, WhatsApp access was blocked for many users. There is an option to have the access unlocked again. Since several people have asked whether it is safe to continue using … Continue reading
Gigaset: Roadblocks in cleaning up the malware attack (April 12, 2021)
[German]Older models of Gigaset smartphones have been attacked by malware via the manufacturer's update servers from March 26, 2021 – and increasingly from April 1, 2021. The manufacturer, Gigaset, has issued the information Lösung Malware-Angriff Smartphones with instructions on how … Continue reading
Edge 90.0.818.39
[German]After the Chrome 90 release by Google, Microsoft has released the update to the Edge 90.0.818.39 on April 15, 2021. It is a new development branch with some new features, whereby the update which fixes various vulnerabilities that have already … Continue reading
Google Chrome 90.0.4430.72: Vulnerabilities fixed and HTTPS as standard
[German]Google has released Google Chrome 90.0.4430.72 on April 14, 2021. It is a new development branch with some new features. The browser should be updated promptly, as Google closes 37vulnerability. Here is a brief overview.
As of May 9, 2021, Microsoft will only use SHA-2
[German]Microsoft will only allow the more secure SHA-2 algorithm in its processes and services (including in TLS certificates, code signing and file hashing) from May 9, 2021. SHA-1 use will then no longer be possible.