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Category Archives: Software
Blast RADIUS attack enables RADIUS authentication to be bypassed
[German]A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3596) discovered by security researchers makes it possible to log into a network using the RADIUS network authentication protocol without further authentication. The vulnerability, called Blast-RADIUS, could jeopardize network security in companies because RADIUS network authentication can be … Continue reading
Outlook: Old clients will be deactivated in mid-July 2024
[German]I'm posting some information here on the blog that I came across a few days ago. From mid-July 2024, older Outlook clients and web browsers will refuse to work with Microsoft email accounts. Users will then have to update their … Continue reading
CheckMK also raises its prices
[German]In the article Paessler switches PRTG license model to subscriptions üI had just reported on a change from their license model to subscriptions. The bottom line is that this will lead to massive price increases. But CheckMK has probably also … Continue reading
Paessler switches PRTG license model to subscriptions
[German]The trend towards subscription models instead of one-off payments when purchasing software does not stop at Paessler and its PRTG software. A blog reader recently informed me about this change to PRTG from Paessler. I'll post the information here in … Continue reading
Google Docs alternative from Proton
[German]Swiss provider Proton, known for its encrypted mail service, announced and released its "Docs in Proton" service this week. Similar to Google Docs, users can open an online storage and edit documents in Docs.
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 ...
MSI Center: Vulnerability CVE-2024-37726 allows system privileges
[German]A quick note for Windows users who have the MSI Center from Micro-Star International installed on their system. There is a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability CVE-2024-37726 in this software that allows an attacker to gain system privileges. Versions <= 2.0.36.0 … Continue reading
Office 365: Teams Connector will be stopped from August 15, 2024 and discontinued on October 1, 2024
[German]Short information for Microsoft Office 365 administrators who use the connector for Microsoft Teams. From August 15, 2024, it will no longer be possible to set up new connections for this piece of software. On October 1, 2024, the product … Continue reading
Microsoft Teams changes: New labeling disappears – Classic Teams is EOL
[German]A small addendum to Microsoft's plans for changes to the Teams client, which I came across a few days ago. Microsoft will remove the NEW label and the reminder of the end of support from the Teams client. The background … Continue reading
HornetSecurity quarantines Microsoft Exchange emails (July 2, 2024)
[German]A information to the administrators among the blog readership who use HornetSecurity to filter mails (e.g. in Microsoft Exchange). A reader informed me that the mails in question (for Exchange) have been quarantined. On the HornetSecurity status page there is … Continue reading
Microsoft Teams: Desktop application fails to launch (July 2, 2024)
[German]Support for Microsoft Teams Classic expired on July 1, 2024. Now the first readers have reported that the Microsoft Teams client will not start on July 2, 2024. Is this related? Unclear, but there is a status message from Microsoft … Continue reading