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Category Archives: Security
Electronics distributor Avnet confirms data leak (Sept. 2025)
[German]Another topic that I came across yesterday on the web. Major electronics distributor Avnet has confirmed that there has been a partial data leak in the EMEA region. However, third parties would not be able to use the data as … Continue reading
Azure ACS retirement in Microsoft 365
[German]A quick reminder for administrators responsible for SharePoint Online. Microsoft will retire Azure ACS for SharePoint Online on April 2, 2026.
Samsung Galaxy Ring: Swollen battery squeezes finger, brought owner to hospital
[German]There are certain events that make me think of the term "enshittification." A hip wearer of a Samsung Galaxy Ring was rushed to the emergency room of a hospital because of this accessory. The battery in the ring began to … Continue reading
F-Droid project threatened by Google plans
[German]Google has plans to adapt its Android system so that all developers of Android apps must register. Otherwise, the app will no longer be able to run. The F-Droid project is now sounding the alarm because it believes this will … Continue reading
Microsoft Defender bug reports incorrect BIOS update notifications
[German]Owners of Dell devices running Windows may currently be surprised by Defender false positives reporting a "BIOS update."
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 ...
Remote Desktop Server: Does Trend Micro version 6.7.4065/14.3.1342 fix the freezes?
[German]At the end of August 2025, I reported on reader reports of Remote Desktop Server freezes that could be traced back to Trend Micro security software. A blog reader informed me that Trend Micro version 6.7.4065/14.3.1342 should eliminate these freezes. … Continue reading
Japanese beer brewer Asahi falls victim to cyberattack
[German]Asahi, one of Japan's largest breweries, has been the victim of a successful cyberattack. As a result of this attack, all deliveries have had to be halted, and orders are currently not being accepted. The company has not disclosed exactly … Continue reading
VMware vulnerabilities: Aria, VMware Tools, vCenter, and NSX
[German]Brief addendum—vulnerabilities have been discovered in VMware products such as VMware Tools, VMware vCenter, and NSX, which the manufacturer is patching with updates. Here is a brief overview of these issues.
LockBit 5.0 is back; targets Linux, Windows, and ESXi
[German]The LockBit infrastructure was supposed to have been dismantled with Operation Cronos. Trend Micro is now sounding the alarm because a new variant, LockBit 5.0, has been discovered. The malware attacks systems running Linux, Windows, and VMware ESXi instances. Here … Continue reading
Akira hacks SonicWall VPN accounts (even those with MFA protection)
[German]If you use SonicWall VPN to access your IT networks, beware. There are reports that the ransomware group Akira is attacking SonicWall VPN accounts. And the group is apparently able to crack accounts that are secured with multi-factor authentication (MFA) … Continue reading