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Category Archives: Security
Windows 10: Custom themes allow to retrieve login data
[German]A security researcher points out that so-called custom themes for Wndows 10 are a security risk. These allow to access login data if necessary.
Security update KB4484497 for Outlook blocks macros
[German]Microsoft released security update KB4484497 for Outlook 2010 on August 11, 2020. However, I got reports, that this security update blocks the execution of macros.
Data leak at US marketing company reveals 39 million user data
[German]Security researchers from CyberNews have discovered an unsecured Amazon AWS S3 bucket. The data leak revealed the personal data of 39 million US citizens.
Security concerns about Microsoft Defender download feature
[English]Microsoft has added a way to download arbitrary files in Defender. However, this download feature causes more headaches than enthusiasm among security experts.
Microsoft: Flash Player will be removable in autumn, support will end in 2021
[German]Microsoft points out in a new post that support for the Adobe Flash Player will generally be discontinued at the end of 2020. Then the Flash Player will be removed from Windows 10. Users should be able to uninstall the … 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 ...
Trend Micro Apex One and Office Scan XG vulnerable
[German]Administrators using Trend Micro's Apex One, Apex One as a Service (SaaS) and Office Scan XG products as a protection solution on Windows and macOS need to act. The products are vulnerable through four vulnerabilities, but an update is available.
Posted in macOS, Security, Software, Windows
Tagged Antivirus, Security, Update, Vulnerability
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Cisco closes critical Jabber vulnerability on Windows
[German]Network equipment supplier Cisco has released an updated version of its video conferencing and messaging application Jabber for Windows. The update addresses four critical vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, Remote Code Execution (RCE). It is … Continue reading
0patch fixes CVE-2020-1337 in Windows 7/Server 2008 R2
[German]ACROS Security has released a micropatch for the vulnerability CVE-2020-1337 (Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege) for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 (without ESU license).
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Tagged 0patch, Security, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
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Cisco security advisories for Network OS
[German]Administrators of Cisco products (switches etc.) need to patch. That's because the manufacturer issued six security advisories this week with warnings about weak points in products.
Visa EMV cards: PIN authorization for NFC payment bypassed
[German]Paying with a Visa credit card via NFC is usually PIN-secured above certain limit. However, researchers have now succeeded in cracking Visa EMC cards via NFC connections, making it possible to make payments without PIN authorization. Here is a brief … Continue reading