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Windows 11 24H2: Hackers can use WerFaultSecure.exe to steal LSASS passwords and disable security software
[German]I'm going to bring up a security issue surrounding Windows 11 24H2 that has been on my mind for about a week now. Security researchers at Zero Solarium have found a way to exploit the Windows file WerFaultSecure.exe to steal … Continue reading
SonicWall SMA 100 firmware update to remove rootkits
[German]The SonicWall SMA 100 firewall product line will soon no longer be supported. After backup files were recently exposed via MySonicWall Cloud Backup for some customers, SonicWall appears to be responding. There is a firmware update for the SonicWall SMA … Continue reading
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance attacked via zero-day vulnerability
[German]The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning to US authorities. Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) is under active attack via zero-day vulnerabilities in its web services. US authorities must respond immediately to the vulnerabilities … Continue reading
Follow-up on security incident at Collins Aerospace that interrupts airports
[German]On the evening of September 19, 2025 (Friday), there was a ransomware attack on the service provider Collins Aerospace, which operates, among other things, check-in systems for airports. As a result, numerous flights were canceled over the weekend (in Europe … Continue reading
US secret service dismantles SIM server network threatening New York's mobile networks
[German]The US Secret Service has dismantled a secret network consisting of over 300 SIM servers with hundreds of SIM cards scattered across New York. These SIM servers could have overloaded the mobile phone stations in New York, where the United … Continue reading
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 ...
Running Windows 10 and Office 2016/2019 securely after October 2025 – Part 2
[German]n Part 1, I mentioned that Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Office 2016, and Microsoft Office 2019 will no longer be supported as of October 14, 2025. In Part 2, I would like to discuss the implications and also highlight the … Continue reading
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Microsoft will train AI with your LinkedIn content starting in November 2025
[German]Brief information for users of LinkedIn, which has been part of Microsoft for several years. Starting November 3, 2025, Microsoft will use members' data through its AI "to improve their content generation." So if you are a LinkedIn member, you … Continue reading
Fortra GoAnywhere MFT: Critical vulnerability CVE-2025-10035
[German]A vulnerability classified as critical was discovered in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT file transfer software on September 11, 2025. The manufacturer has since released an update to eliminate the vulnerability and make file transfer secure again. Users should react immediately an … Continue reading
Cyberattack on airport service provider; delays at European Airports (September 20, 2025)
[German]It has affected the next (semi-)critical infrastructure. An airport service provider (according to my information, Collins Aerospace) operating across Europe was apparently hit by a cyberattack. This caused major delays in check-in at BER Airport (Berlin-Brandenburg International) because everything had … Continue reading
Two alleged members of Scattered Spider arrested
[German]British police have arrested two suspected members of the hacker group Scattered Spider. They are believed to be young British men accused of attacks on the British police and London's transport system. The group is charged with a total of … Continue reading