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Attacks on Exchange Server via ProxyShell vulnerability (8/13/2021)
[German]I'm bringing this up again before the weekend, even though the readership of this blog is probably well informed and keeps the Exchange servers up to date with the latest patches. It's Friday the 13th and we're about to hit … Continue reading
Ransomware gang uses PrintNightmare to attack Windows servers
[German]It happened, there is the first case of a ransomware gang using the Windows PrintNightmare vulnerability to attack Windows servers. In July 2021, security vendor Crowdstrike was able to thwart a ransomware attack against a target in South Korea. During … Continue reading
Windows PrintNightmare, next round with CVE-2021-36958
[German]Another small addendum from the August 2021 patchday regarding the PrintNightmare print spooler service vulnerability. Microsoft did release a patch that is supposed to fix the vulnerability. But I had already pointed out in my Patchday blog posts that this … Continue reading
Patchday: Windows 8.1/Server 2012-Updates (August 10, 2021)
[German]As of August 10, Microsoft has released various updates for Windows 8.1. However, these security updates are also available for Windows Server 2012 R2. Here is some information about the Monthly Rollup and Security only updates for this operating system.
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Tagged Patchday 8.2021, Security, Update, Windows 8.17, Windows Server 2012 (R2)
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Patchday: Updates for Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 (August 10, 2021)
[German]As of August 10, Microsoft has released various updates for Windows 7 SP1 systems that are still in ESU support. Also with ESU Bypass v11 the whole thing still works. But these security updates are also available for Windows Server … Continue reading
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Tagged Patchday 8.2021, Security, Update, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
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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 ...
Patchday: Windows 10-Updates (August 10, 2021)
[German]On August 10, 2021 (second Tuesday of the month, Patchday at Microsoft), several cumulative updates were released for the supported Windows 10 builds (from the RTM version to the current version 21H1). Here are some details about the respective patchday … Continue reading
Microsoft Security Update Summary (August 10, 2021)
[German]On August 10, 2021, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office, etc. – as well as for other products – were released. Below is a compact overview of these updates released on the August 2021 patchday.
Exchange Server: Update on ProxyShell vulnerabilities
[German]Unknown thread actors are scanning the Internet for Microsoft Exchange servers that are updated to March 2021 and are not protected against the ProxyLogon vulnerability. CERT-Bund warns, and calls for patching. Meanwhile, there are advanced Sigma rules for administrators to … Continue reading
Windows: Export/import drivers
[German]If you need to setup Windows or needs to transfer to another machine, the necessary drivers are required. Windows already comes with a set of Microsoft drivers that are installed during setup. The rest of the drivers you obtain from … Continue reading
Microsoft touts top-notch monthly Windows update efficiency
[German]The timely installation of security updates is a building block to protect Windows systems from the cyber threats of this time. Microsoft therefore once again advertises to its clientele that it implements or achieves a "first-class monthly Windows patch efficiency". … Continue reading