Category Archives: Software

Google Chrome 122.0.6261.94/.95

[German]Google has released another update to the Google Chrome browser (branch 122) in the stable channel on 27 February 2024. The Extended Stable Channel and the app for Android have also received an update. Both updates fix bugs and close … Continue reading

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Edge 122.0.2365.59

[German]Microsoft has released another update of the Edge (Chromium) browser with version 122.0.2365.59 in the stable channel on 27 February 2024. It is a maintenance update that is intended to fix problems and bring new features. The release notes contain … Continue reading

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How to find weak passwords in Active Directory and eliminate them with PowerShell

[Sponsored Post]Weak or compromised passwords are a known gateway for attackers. If you are able to identify which users in Active Directory (AD) are threatened by this, then PowerShell can help to remedy it. However, PowerShell scripts cannot eliminate basic AD deficits, other tools are needed for this. More ...

TeamViewer password vulnerability CVE-2024-0819

[German]A short warning to readers who use the TeamViewer remote maintenance software still with a "personal password". The client for Windows should urgently be updated to version 15.51.5. The manufacturer has published a security notice stating that older software versions … Continue reading

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WordPress LiteSpeed Cache Plugin with vulnerability CVE-2023-40000

[German]Quick note for WordPress users who use the LiteSpeed Cache plugin. The plugin should be updated urgently, as a vulnerability CVE-2023-40000 can lead to an unauthoriszd takeover of the website. An update for the quite popular plugin is available. Advertising

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New Teams 2.0 client will be mandatory later – but some "chaos"

[German]Will the forced switch to the new Microsoft Teams 2.0 client in companies not be mandatory on 1 April 2024 after all? While this date is still valid, Redmond is now giving corporate customers a three-month grace period. The background … Continue reading

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SSH snake steals SSH keys

[German]Warning about the Snake worm, which is designed to steal SSH keys. The SSH-Snake malware was discovered by the Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT). The self-modifying worm uses SSH credentials discovered on a compromised system to spread throughout the network. … Continue reading

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Windows Explorer issues since Adobe Sync deactivation; fixed in Feb. 2024

[German]A little information for Windows 10/11 users who also use Adobe's Creative Cloud. It seems that some of these users have "recently" started to suffer from problems with Windows Explorer. It reacts extremely slowly when changing folders and file selection … Continue reading

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VMware Warning: Uninstall Enhanced Authentication Plug-in (EAP)

[German]Virtualisation vendor VMware has just issued a security warning. It concerns the Enhanced Authentication Plug-in (EAP), which should be uninstalled as a matter of urgency. Critical vulnerabilities have been found in the Enhanced Authentication Plug-in (EAP). We do not know … Continue reading

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Critical vulnerability in ConnectWise remote software Screenconnect (Feb. 2024)

[German]Does anyone use Screenconnect from the provider ConnectWise? A critical vulnerability (CVSS 3.1 10.0) has been discovered in the remote desktop software, which should be closed immediately. An initial exploit for this vulnerability is already available. Here is a quick … Continue reading

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Ivanti Endpoint Manager vulnerability CVE-2021-44529: Code injection or backdoor?

[German]New scandal surrounding Ivanti Endpoint Manager. In 2021, Ivanti closed a security vulnerability CVE-2021-44529 in the product known as "code injection". There were rumors that it was a backdoor in an open source project. A security researcher then took another … Continue reading

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