Category Archives: Security

Magellan: Security Advisory Synology-SA-18:61

[German]Manufacturer Synology has issued a Security Advisory on 18.12.2018 due to the Magellan vulnerability in its products. Here is a short overview.

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Study: Web browsers are enormous risk for companies

A study from Exabeam shows that web browsers have become an enormous risk for businesses. Exabeam security experts have used relatively simple malware tools to get access to a large amount of personally identifiable data in local web browsers – … Continue reading

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Secure online shopping – five tips

Many consumers are now still making short-term online purchases. However, this is the time when cyber criminals are booming. Security provider BullGuard lists five simple security tips with which consumers can still shop online safely before Christmas.

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Internet Explorer Security Update KB4483187 (12/19/2018)

[German]Effective December 19, 2018, Microsoft released a KB4483187 cumulative security update for Internet Explorer. Here is some information about this update.

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Windows 10 gets Sandbox for applications

[German]Microsoft is working on a sandbox mode for applications in Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise so they can be tested in a secure environment. Here is what Microsoft is planning.

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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 ...


Phishing attack with ‘Office 365 non-delivery mail’ notification

[German]Here's a warning about a new phishing trick aimed primarily at corporate administrators and users. The creators of the new phishing campaign are sending mails to victims, claiming that  Office365 e-mails were undelivered –  in the hope that victium will … Continue reading

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Magellan: SQLite vulnerability puts Million Apps at Risk

[German]Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability (Magellan) in the widely used SQLite database software. This could allow attackers to remotely execute arbitrary or malicious code on affected devices.

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Intel NUC BIOS vulnerability CVE-2018-12176

There is a vulnerability (CVE-2018-12176) in the BIOS of various Intel NUCs, which can be used to manipulate the devices. Intel has published a Security Advisory.

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Vulnerability in Logitech Options; an update is required

[German]If you use the software 'Logitech Options' in Windows, you should update to version 7.00.564. The reason: older versions have a serious security vulnerability. 

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Vulnerabilities in Microsoft accounts allowed takeover

[German]There were several vulnerabilities at Microsoft that, when combined, allowed an attacker to hijack any Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Store or Microsoft Sway account. It was enough for the victim to click on a link. The vulnerabilities potentially affected 400 million … Continue reading

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