Category Archives: Security

Chrome bug allows secret audio-/video recording

[German]Users of Google's Chrome browser are at risk, that third party may secretly recording audio and video data within the browser, the user can't notice that.

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Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor for XData ransomware

[German]In case someone's system has been infected by XData ransomware and documents are encrypted, I've good news. A RakhniDecryptor for XData ransomware has been released by security vendor Kaspersky.

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Shadow Brokers launches 0-Day Exploit Subscriptions

[German]The former announcement made by anonymous hacker group Shadow Brokers becomes true. The group has detailed their 0-Day Exploit Subscriptions program.

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Windows XP/Server 2003: Fix for NSA ESTEEMAUDIT Exploit

[German]Microsoft didn't release a patch for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 to close the NSA ESTEEMAUDIT Exploit. Now security firm enSilo released a hotfix to close the vulnerability used by ESTEEMAUDIT exploit.

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MS Malware Protection Engine Update May 25, 2017

[German]It seems that Microsoft has issued another out-of-the-bank security update for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (MsMpEng) on May 25, 2017. Here are a few details.

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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 ...


Subtitles put video player at risk–hacked in translation

Video players are vulnerable. Check Point researchers revealed a new attack vector which threatens millions of users worldwide – attack by subtitles viewed in media players.

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WannaCry & Co.: EternalBlue Vulnerability Checker and Crysis Ransomware Decryptor

Security vendor ESET has published two tools allowing users to fight against ransomware attacks like WannaCry (WannaCryptor) or Crysis. The EternalBlue Vulnerability Checker and the Crysis .wallet/.onion Decryptor are available for free.

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#WannyCry: Use recovery tools to gain encrypted files?

[German]Users losing files due to WannaCry encryption may get their files back using a data recovery tool. That's the message I received from a data recovery tool vendor.

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WikiLeaks reveals CIA Windows Spyware Framework Athena

[German]WikiLeaks has leaked new documents in the Vault 7 series. These documents details some new CIA spyware framework, called Athena. 

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WannaCry: Decrypting with WanaKiwi also for Windows 7

Partially good news for Window 7 users hidden by WannaCrypt ransomware. A decryptor for encrypted files, that can obtain the required key is available for Windows XP and Windows 7.

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