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Category Archives: Security
Security update: GhostScript 9.25 (2018-09-13)
[German]Just a brief information for users of GhostScript software (often used in software to display or create PDF files). The developers have already released a security update to GhostScript 9.25 on September 13, 2018, which closes vulnerabilities. An update is … Continue reading
CSS vulnerability crashes iPhone, Safari, IE, and Edge
[German]A newly discovered CSS vulnerability allows attackers to crash iPhones with iOS. In the browsers Safari (macOS), IE and Edge (Windows), the attack freezes the respective browser.
Bristol Airport affected by ransomware
[German]On September 14, 2018, British Airport Bristol has been hidden by a ransomware attack. To fix this issue, the flight information system had to be shut down.
Microsoft Security Advisories and Update revisions
[German]Another addendum from last week regarding security advisories from Microsoft including changes to update descriptions.
Office 365 receives Anti Malware Scan Interface (AMSI)
[German]Microsoft upgrades its Office 365 suite against malware and macro-virus threats. The Office 365 modules (Word, Excel etc.) receive an Anti Malware Scan Interface (AMSI for virus scanners to scan the documents..
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 ...
Kodi Add-ons (Linux/Windows) infected with coin iiner
Some unofficial repositories for the Kodi open source media player deliver cryptomining malware for Windows and Linux platforms in a modified add-on. Here are a few details.
Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/8.1/Server Sept. 11, 2018
[German]On September 11, 2018 Microsoft released several (security) updates (KB4457144, KB4457145 ) for Windows 7 SP1 and further updates (KB4457129, KB4457143) for Windows 8.1 as well as the corresponding server versions. Here is an overview of these updates.
Posted in Security, Update, Windows
Tagged KB4457129, KB4457143, KB4457144, KB4457145, Update, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server
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Microsoft’s Windows Security Servicing Criteria
[German]In September 2018, Microsoft published new documents that describe in more detail the criteria according to which security updates for Windows are developed.
Advisory: Tor 7.x bug leading to bypass anonymity
A few days ago, in my German article Tor Browser 8.0 erschienen, I introduced the new version of the Tor browser. If you're still using older versions of Tor 7.x, you should switch as soon as possible..
Firefox 62 fixes several vulnerabilities
This week Firefox 62 has been released. Users who are still using Firefox 61 should update. Firefox 61 has a number of vulnerabilities that are fixed in version 62.