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Patchday: Windows 10-Updates (June 13, 2023)
[German]On June 13, 2023 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), several cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from RTM version to current version) as well as for the Windows Server counterparts. Here are some … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (June 13, 2023)
[German]On June 13, 2023, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – as well as for other products. The security updates eliminate 78 vulnerabilities, 37 are remote code execution vulnerabilities (six vulnerabilities are rated critical). Below … Continue reading
Exchange Server Security Updates (June 13, 2023)
[German]Microsoft has released the security updates for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019 as of June 13, 2023. These security updates close vulnerabilities in this software. The updates are intended to be installed on systems in a timely manner … Continue reading
Edge, a Malware from Microsoft!
[German]Don't use Microsoft Edge – and boycott people who use this browser. This is the message of developer Rafael Riviera, which just came to my attention on Twitter. Therefore, a small detour to this topic area.
Fortinet fixes critical RCE bug in Fortigate SSL VPNs (June 2023)
[German]Fortinet has released an update to the firmware for its Fortigate SSL VPNs on June 9, 2023. But they don't think they mentioned that this firmware update should be installed urgently, as it closes a critical RCE vulnerability in the … 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 ...
MOVEit Transfer: New vulnerability; patch urgently!
[German]Administrators responsible for supporting Progress Software's MOVEit managed file transfer (MFT) solution need to respond again. After the SQL injection vulnerability CVE-2023-34362, which was exploited by a ransomware group and became public at the end of May 2023, comes the … Continue reading
Varonis warns about Salesforce sites no longer in use
[German]Varonis security researchers have discovered a problem associated with Salesforce sites that are orphaned and no longer in use. Varonis Threat Labs security researchers have discovered that improperly disabled Salesforce sites, known as ghost sites, continue to retrieve current data … Continue reading
Facebook clickbait: Scammers use Google Cloud Run to trick users
[German]Online criminals are constantly thinking of ways to trap victims via social media platforms. The main goal is to get users to click on malicious links. In doing so, they often lurk in the background and use sophisticated tactics to … Continue reading
Barracuda says exchange your "Email Security Gateway Appliance (ESG)" immediately
[German]Another short topic, which has been a bit delayed due to holidays. The manufacturer Barracuda is asking administrators of its Email Security Gateway Appliance (ESG) to replace the devices immediately. The background is a vulnerability in the ESG models, which … Continue reading
Gigabyte firmware update for motherboards closes vulnerability (June 2023)
[German]Owners of a computer with a motherboard from the manufacturer Gigabyte can now update the board's firmware. The update provided by the manufacturer is supposed to eliminate a serious vulnerability. The vulnerability, which is present in about 260 motherboard models, … Continue reading