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Category Archives: Security
Edge 86.0.622.38 Security Update
[German]Microsoft has updated the Chromium Edge Browser to version 86.0.622.38 on October 8, 2020. This version introduces a new development branch and fixes a number of critical vulnerabilities.
Fix for critical helpdesk vulnerability in QNAP NAS devices (Oct. 7, 2020)
[German]Vendor QNAP has fixed two critical vulnerabilities in its helpdesk application that could allow potential attackers to take over unpatched Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices from QNAP.
Google Chrome 86.0.4240.75 released
[German]Google released a new update of the Google Chrome browser for the desktop (Linux, macOS, Windows) on October 6, 2020, which raises the browser to version 86.0.4240.75. It is a major update to the 86 branch, which closes 35 vulnerabilities … Continue reading
Outsch: Cellmate 'chastity lock cock-up' hackable – forever locked …
[German]A story that brings tears to your eyes. Security researchers have discovered that the Cellmate chastity lock for men is hackable. It can be closed by hackers forever, no way back. Eh man, have a bolt cutter…
Raccine: Protect volume shadow copies from ransomware
[English]Interesting story – a security researcher has developed a tool called Raccine as a simple protection against ransomware. This should prevent ransomware or other malware from deleting the volume shadow copies on Windows NTFS drives.
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 ...
MosaicRegressor: An UEFI malware
[German]Security researchers from Kaspersky have discovered malicious code in the UEFI installed on the motherboard of devices at customer sites. The malicious code was part of a larger malware framework called Kaspersky MosaicRegressor.
Security: Microsoft Digital Defense Report, Exploit Author Fingerprint
[German]I'll summarize two security topics in this blog post. Microsoft has presented the Digital Defense Report. And there is an approach to hunt for exploits by searching for the author's fingerprints.
Security patches for Cisco IOS XR (Sept. 28, 2020)
[German]Cisco has already released critical security updates for its network operating system IOS XR on September 29, 2020. The updates close two vulnerabilities in the products that are classified as critical. It should therefore be patched as soon as possible.
Free check: Has your Email been abused in Emotet attacks?
[German]The Emotet malware is distributed via spam email campaigns. A free service now makes it possible to check whether an email address has already been abused in such a campaign.
HP Device Manager: Database backdoor puts Windows at risk
[German]The HP Device Manager used to manage HP thin clients seems to have a backdoor in some versions in the form of a preconfigured user account in a database. This puts the underlying Windows at risk, because ist could be … Continue reading