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Category Archives: Security
Edge 114.0.1823.37
Microsoft has updated the Edge browser in the stable channel on June 2, 2023 to version 114.0.1823.37 (security and bug fixes). According to the release notes, the vulnerabilities from the Chromium project as well as CVE-2023-29345 and CVE-2023-33143 are closed.
Splashtop Streamer v3.5.6.0 generates high CPU and IO load due to antivirus software
A note for users of Splashtop Streamer software (is integrated into management tools like NinjaRMM) who wonder about high CPU and IO load on their machines. The cause could be the antivirus software in use, which wants to scan log … Continue reading
Windows: SMB Signing required soon (now available in Windows 11 Insider Preview)
[German]Microsoft will require the so-called SMB signing (through security signatures) in Windows 11 and later also in Windows 10. This is supposed to protect systems in enterprise environments against NTLM relay attacks. The feature in question is being rolled out … Continue reading
Warning: MOVEit vulnerability is abused in attacks, data extradicted
[German]Do any of you use the MOVEit Managed File Transfer (MFT) software? There is a vulnerability in the MOVEit Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution that allows privilege escalation and unauthorized access to the software's environment. The German Federal Office for … Continue reading
Google Chrome 114.0.5735.90/.91
[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser 114 in the stable channel for Mac, Linux and Windows as of May 30, 2023 (thanks to the reader for pointing this out). These are security updates that fix critical vulnerabilities.
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 ...
Firefox switches to Extended Support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1
[German]Mozilla's developers have just announced that the Firefox browser will move to the so-called Extended Support channel starting with version 115 for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Firefox 115 will be the last browser version that will still … Continue reading
Tesla files: data leak shows Tesla's problems with its Autopilot
[German]The German magazine Handelsblatt received 100 gigabytes of internal "Tesla files" by whistleblowers. The leak includes emails, personal data of the Tesla staff and customer complaints including descriptions of accidents. This data from around 23,000 files could be analyzed by … Continue reading
Critical security update (May 24, 2023) for all Zyxel firewall products – attacks in the wild
[German]The Taiwanese vendor Zyxel has released a very critical security update for all security products. The security warning states that several buffer overflow vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-33009, CVE-2023-33010) are affected. I have evidence that the vulnerabilities are already being exploited in Zyxel … Continue reading
Google deletes inactive accounts after 2 years
[German]Anyone who has a user account with Google should also use it. Otherwise its loss is imminent and there might be problems if data or email addresses etc. are connected to this account. This is what Google has announced the … Continue reading
EU data protection authorities fine Meta 1.2 billion, data transfer to the U.S. banned
[German]The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has imposed a record fine of 1.3 billion euros on Facebook parent Meta. The reason was the transfer of personal data of European users to the US without their consent – which was considered … Continue reading