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Edge 121.0.2277.83 and Edge 120.0.2210.160 released
[German]Microsoft has released another security update for the Edge (Chromium) browser with version 121.0.2277.83 in the stable channel on January 25, 2024. It is a security update that is intended to close vulnerabilities, but also offers new functions as a … Continue reading
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) hacked by Midnight Blizzard since May 2023
[German]After Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has also fallen victim to the Russian hacker group Midnight Blizzard. This is according to a notification from the company to the US SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC). As with Microsoft, the attackers probably … Continue reading
Google Chrome 121.0.6167.85/.86 with 17 security fixes; AI features planned
[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser in the Stable Channel for Mac, Linux and Windows on January 23, 2024. There were also updates for the Extended Stable Channel. The Chrome browser Android app has also been updated. … Continue reading
Thunderbird 115.7.0
[German]The developers of Thunderbird have released another update of the email client to version 115.7.0 on January 22, 2024. It is an update that is intended to fix some bugs and vulnerabilities.
Test Defender rules for ASR, PUA, SmartScreen etc.
[German]How do you know that Windows Defender and its configuration is correctly implemented and working? I just came across a demonstration and test page from Microsoft. Microsoft provides various files and information there to demonstrate, test and validate the Defender … 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 ...
Calendar invitation in Outlook can reveal password (via CVE-2023-35636)
[German]Small addendum to the December 2023 patchday, during which an information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2023-35636) was also closed. It has now become known that even the acceptance of a calendar invitation by a user can reveal their password. While this vulnerability … Continue reading
Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Recently I became aware of the "Security Technical Implementation Guide". The Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DOD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of … Continue reading
Microsoft hacked by Russian Midnight Blizzard; emails exfiltrated since Nov. 2023
[German]Microsoft has been successfully hacked by the Russian state hacker group Midnight Blizzard, also known as Nobelium. This was noticed on January 12, 2024, but the hackers were probably in the systems for months and were able to view and … Continue reading
Edge 120.0.2210.144
[German]Microsoft has released another security update for the Edge (Chromium) browser with version 120.0.2210.144 in the stable channel on January 17, 2024. It is a security update that is intended to close vulnerabilities.
Google Chrome 120.0.6099.224/225/234 closes critical vulnerabilities
[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows on January 16, 2023. This affects both the standard and the extended stable channel The Android app of the Chrome browser has … Continue reading