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Chrome 96.0.4664.93
[German]Google has released an update to Google Chrome 96.0.4664.93 for Windows, Mac and Linux (and version 96.0.4664.92 for Android) as of December 6, 2021. It is a maintenance update that also closes some vulnerabilities. Here's a quick overview.
Thunderbird 91.4.0
[German]The developers of the Thunderbird email client have released Thunderbird 91.4.0 on December 7, 2021. This is a maintenance update for the 91 development branch, which makes numerous fixes. Here's a brief overview. TB 91.4.0 (portable) breaks my system.
Firefox 95/91.4.0esr
[German]Mozilla developers have released version 95.0.0 with some new features and 91.4.0esr of the Firefox browser with a fix rated High as of December 7, 2021. Thanks to the blog readers for pointing out the updates.
Examples of virus mails from a compromised Exchange server
[German]I had warned here in the blog several times that unpatched Exchange servers are attacked by thread actors, and that they are abused to send spam after a takeover. A blog reader has now sent me a short info (thanks) … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: The risky "trusted" Apps-Installer – abused by Emotot gang
[German]Hoh hoh, folks, today we can open the second door in the Advent calendar and see what Microsoft has put in as a surprise for us. Today we find the AppX installer, which is used in Windows 10 and Windows … 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 ...
German CERT-Bund warns about vulnerable Exchange Server with OWA reachable from Internet
[German]It seems, that many vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers are been used to play Russian roulette. German CERT-Bund has alerted a warning. They found about 12,000 Exchange Servers 2013/2016/2019, whose OWA is accessible via the Internet and which have at least … Continue reading
Astra Group has developed a software stack with an Exchange Server replacement for Russia
[German]The russian Astra Group has developed a replacement for Microsoft's Exchange Server that fully implements its functionality. The product is scheduled to hit the Russian market at the end of the first quarter of 2022. The company intends to fully … Continue reading
Sophos XG – Mail delivery blocked by antivirus pattern (Nov. 25, 2021)
[German]Brief note to administrators who use Sophos XG as a firewall and security solution. On November 25, 2021, there was probably an update to the antivirus pattern that blocked at least one user from sending mail. The IT administrator in … Continue reading
WordPress Plugin Hide My WP with SQL Injection Vulnerability
[German]One of the most popular "security" plugins for WordPress, Hide My WP, has just attracted negative attention due to a fat SQL injection vulnerability. Another bug allows an attacker to simply disable the plugin
Does the User State Migration Tool corrupt the Windows Start menu?
[German]Do any of you use the User State Migration Tool to transfer data in the profile to other machines? It looks like the User State Migration Tool (USMT) corrupts the start menu settings in the user profile. Has anyone made … Continue reading