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Category Archives: Security
Google Nest Secure with ‘secret’ microphone
Google made a big mistake: The Google Nest Secure alarm system contains a microphone that was never mentioned within the specs or within Googles product sites.
Microsoft Security Update Releases (Feb. 19,/20, 2019)
On February 19, and 20, 2019, Microsoft has released several (informational) Security Update Releases that deal with changes in CVE descriptions, etc. Here is the corresponding raw text for your information.
Free GandCrab Ransomware decrypter tool
[German]Bitdefender, Europol, the Romanian police, DIICOT and other law enforcement agencies have released an update of the successful Ransomware decryption tool. This now also supports GandCrab Ransomware encrypted files (v5.1 and new v5.2).
Thunderbird 60.5.1
[German]Mozilla's developers have released the email client Thunderbird version 60.5.1. This is an important maintenance update which fixes some vulnerabilities and bugs. Here is some information about it.
OpenOffice- and LibreOffice Vulnerability CVE-2018-16858
[German]There is a micro patch for the 0-day vulnerability CVE-2018-16858 in OpenOffice. And for the vulnerability (patched in LibreOffice by an update) there is a Proof of Concept (PoC).
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 ...
USB cable with Wi-Fi allows hacking PCs
A security researcher has managed to implant a WiFi chip into a USB cable so that this cable is suitable for attacking systems with macOS, Linux, Windows or other operating systems.
Security updates for Android and iOS – a comparison
As an owner of an Android or iOS mobile device, you get a certain amount of security updates. If you are questions which platform is better suited for security patches, here's a small overview might help you.
Sophos UTM 9.601-5 available as soft release
Sophos has released version 9.601-5 of its Unified Threat Management solution. This is a maintenance update that is quoted as 'soft release'. The update fixes a total of four vulnerabilities. Thorsten Sult has published some details about this update within … Continue reading
Microsoft analysis: 0-day vulnerabilities the biggest risk
[German]The biggest risks for computer systems are 0-day vulnerabilities, and not deferred updates. And 0-day vulnerabilities are targeted by cyber criminals. That's the result of a Microsoft security analysis.
Microsoft will make Office Pro Plus GDPR compliant
[German]If the reports are true, Microsoft is planning to update Office Pro Plus so that it meets the DSGVO requirements. Here is some information about the background of this move.