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Category Archives: Security
Nexx garage door remote controller: Vulnerability allows access for hackers
[German]Anyone who owns a Nexx home automation system and uses it to remotely control their garage doors now has a fat problem. A vulnerability in the Nexx remote control allows hackers to gain unauthorized access to the garage doors. They … Continue reading
MS OneNote will block 120 dangerous file types in future
[German]Microsoft is reacting to the fact that OneNote is now being abused as a malware sling for systems. The application is supposed to block 120 dangerous file types in the future, so that they can no longer be abused for … Continue reading
FBI seizes Genesis Market
[German]In a coordinated action, the FBI and international law enforcement have seized and taken down the domain of Genesis Market, dismantling one of the most important criminal online platforms. The Genesis Market was a central hub for criminals seeking to … Continue reading
Critical vulnerability CVE-2023-1707 in HP printer firmware, no patch available
[German]Firmware from various laser printers is vulnerable to CVE-2023-1707 vulnerability. Certain HP Enterprise LaserJet and HP LaserJet are potentially vulnerable to information disclosure in managed environments when IPsec is enabled with FutureSmart version 5.6. A patch may be up to … Continue reading
Hard drive manufacturer Western Digital victim of cyber attack (March 2023)
[German]Hard drive manufacturer Western Digital admitted to a cyber attack on its IT networks on April 3, 2023. An unauthorized person was able to gain access to the internal IT networks probably already in March this year. The whole thing … 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 ...
Design flaw in WiFi protocol allows attackers to intercept network traffic
[German]Another small addendum from the end of March 2023. Security researchers have discovered a serious design weakness in the IEEE 802.11 WiFi protocol standard. This weakness could allow attackers to eavesdrop on WLAN access points and transmit network frames in … Continue reading
Hackers attack WordPress via unpatched Elementor Pro plugin
WordPress administrators using the Elementor Pro plugin should urgently check if it is up to date and if WordPress has already been compromised (e.g. check urlscan.io to see what connections are going down). On March 18, 2023, NinTechNet security researcher … Continue reading
Vulkan Files Exposes Russia's Cyberwar Strategies
[German]Files leaked from a whistle blower to German news magazine Süddeutsche Zeitung show how Russia under Putin is planning cyberwar. An evaluation by a media collective shows: Train and air lines are to be attaced, as well as energy supply … Continue reading
World Backup Day March 31, 2023
[German]March 31st of every year is "World Backup Day", and it's to remind people of the importance of backups. To mark the day, a little kaleidoscope of information around this topic.
QNAP QTS update closes vulnerabilities (March 29, 2023)
[German]As of March 29, 2023, manufacturer QNAP has published a security advisory for its QTS operating system. With an update of the QTS software, the manufacturer closes the vulnerabilities CVE-2022-3437, CVE-2022-3592, CVE-2022-27597, CVE-2022-27598, CVE-2022-42898, CVE-2023-22809. Here is a brief overview … Continue reading