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Edge 85.0.564.41 Security Update
[German]Microsoft has updated the Chromium Edge Browser to version 85.0.564.41 as of August 27, 2020. This version fixes a number of critical vulnerabilities.
Zero-Day in Autodesk 3ds Max used for industrial espionage
[German]Security analysts at Bitdefender have discovered a new case of industrial espionage by an APT hacker group in a recent analysis. A plugin for Autodesk 3ds Max was used to smuggle malware into companies for industrial espionage purposes. The case … Continue reading
Google Chrome 85 released
[German]Google released a new update of the Google Chrome browser on August 25, 2020, which raises the browser to version 85. This is a new branch of development, which, in addition to bug fixes, also closes vulnerabilities and offers new … Continue reading
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Tor Browser 9.5.4
The developers of the Tor bundle released Tor Browser 9.5.4 as a bundle on August 25, 2020. I just got the update delivered automatically.
Firefox 80.0.0 and 78.2.0 esr released
[German]Mozilla's developers have released the Firefox browser version 80.0.0, as well as 78.2.0 esr on August 25, 2020. Firefox 80 is a new development branch, which is intended to fix both vulnerabilities and bugs.
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 ...
Vulnerability in Google Drive allows malware distribution
[German]There is an unpatched vulnerability in a feature in Google Drive. This vulnerability allows attackers to distribute malware via the Google Drive drive.
Chrome 84.0.4147.135 and Edge 84.0.522.63
[German]Another addendum from this week. Google has released a security update for the Chrome 84.0.4147.135 The Microsoft developers have followed suit and released a security update for the Chromium Edge browser. This raises the browser to version 84.0.522.63.
Microsoft Defender can no longer be disabled under Windows 10
[German]Microsoft has now disabled the ability for administrators to disable the Defender included in Windows. This is intended to make it more difficult for malware to turn off the virus protection. At the same time, the registry entries and group … Continue reading
Google fixes Gmail spoofing vulnerability
[German]In Google's email service Gmail wad a spoofing vulnerability that could have been used to send mail through someone else's account. Google has now eliminated this vulnerability after an exploit became public.
Bug in Thales modules endangers security of millions of connected devices
[German]A vulnerability in Thales modules threatens the security of millions of critical, interconnected devices in the automotive, energy, telecommunications and medical sectors. It allows hackers to hijack the device or access the internal network. In some cases, the vulnerability can … Continue reading