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Category Archives: Security
Edge 89.0.774.68
[German]Microsoft has released the update to Edge 89.0.774.68 on April 1, 2021. It is a security update that fixes various vulnerabilities that have already been fixed in Google Chrome. Here is some information about it.
Data protection officer stopps use of Microsoft Teams in schools of German state Hesse
[German]The use of Microsoft Teams in schools of German state Hesse (Hessen) is being phased out for data protection reasons. This has just been announced by the Hessian data protection commissioner. Data protection-compliant substitute solutions are available for use for … Continue reading
Ubiquiti hack more serious than admitted
[German]The hack of US manufacturer Ubiquiti Networks (IoT devices, cameras, etc.) that became known in January 2021 was probably more serious than the company admitted. The attackers are said to have had access to source codes and credentials. Addendum: Statement … Continue reading
Exchange hack news: What's about risk? (April 1, 2021)
[German]What is the threat situation at the end of March 2021 with regard to on-premises Exchange Server and the exploitation of the vulnerabilities that became known at the beginning of March 2021? Microsoft has provided analyses of which ransomware groups … Continue reading
Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114 fixes 8 vulnerabilities
[German]Google has released Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114 on March 30, 2021. The browser should be updated promptly, as Google closes eight vulnerabilities. Here's a brief overview.
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 ...
Exchange: Hafnium hackers fails at Office 365
[German]After the mass hack of on-premises Exchange Server at the end of February and in March 2021, the question is how to prevent such a thing. I have some information from Barracuda Networks that I would like to post here … Continue reading
SolarWinds: Update for Orion software; attackers had access to top DHS accounts
[German]Small update on the SolarWinds hack. The attackers probably had access to the emails of top people of the US Homeland Security (DHS). And the manufacturer SolarWinds has released a security update for its Orion software, which closes a new … Continue reading
PHP Git server hacked – RCE backdoors injected into code
[German]There seems to have been a successful supply chain attack on the official Git server of the PHP project. The attackers managed to upload an unauthorized update to insert a secret backdoor into the source code.
Vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and Phantom PDF
Security researchers has found vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and Phantom PDF. The Windows versions can be attacked by crafted images, according to this security bulletin from the vendor. However, there are updates to Foxit Reader 10.1.3 and Foxit PhantomPDF 10.1.3 … Continue reading
Technical University Darmstadt Victim of Ragnarok Ransomware?
[German]Has TU-Darmstadt fallen victim to a Ragnarok ransomware attack? At least that is what information I received from a security researcher suggests.