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Category Archives: Security
ThunderSpy: Thunderbolt 3 vulnerabilities
[German]Security researchers have just disclosed vulnerabilites in the Thunderbolt 3 connector that can be used to spy on devices. They provided tools to check Linux and Windows system for these vulnerabilities.
Security Update: Chromium Edge 81.0.416.72
[German]Microsoft released a security update for the Chromium Edge browser on 7 May 2020 (see ADV200002). Edge 81.0.416.72 fixes the highly rated vulnerabilities CVE-2020-6831 and CVE-2020-6464 (no details are available for either CVE). The new Chromium Edge can be downloaded … Continue reading
Cyber attack on rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler/Switzerland
[German]Stadler Rail, a manufacturer of rail vehicles based in Thurgau, Switzerland, has been the victim of a cyber attack. The company's IT network was infected with malware. Addendum: The cyber gang has begun to release extincted data.
Chrome 81.0.4044.138 with critical security fixes released
[German]Google released the update to Chrome 81.0.4044.138 on May 5 , 2020. It is a security update which closes 3 critical vulnerabilities in Chrome browser for Linux, macOS and Windows.
Fresenius probably victim of a Snake Ransomware attack
[German]The medical technology and health care company Fresenius has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. According to my information, it could be the snake ransomware. As a result, the company had to cut back some of its production.
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 ...
Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB) hacked
[German]The Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) has been the victim of a cyber attack. At this time it is recommended that all Windows computer systems on the campus be shut down.
Security news May 6, 2020
[German]A few more security messages, for each of which I do not want to create a separate blog post. The German Federal Prosecutor's Office has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a hacker who broke into the IT systems … Continue reading
Data leak on erotic streaming site cam4.com
[German]There was a data leak on the erotic live streaming website cam4.com. An unprotected database contained over 10 billion records of personal user information such as full name, phone numbers, email addresses as well as payment logs, chats, logs and … Continue reading
Android Privacy Vault Apps steals Data and Photos
[German]Security researchers from CyberNews warn about the use of Android Privacy Vault apps from the Google Play Store, which are promise to protect private data. But an analysis has shown that 30 so-called Privacy Vault apps misuse the entrusted data … Continue reading
When the Oral B toothbrush controls your TV
[German]It's been a few days since electric Bluetooth toothbrushes were 'celebrated' at trade fairs. Via the Bluetooth interface, you can access the data of the Oral B toothbrushes and get all kinds of information and do some unexpected things.