Barracuda ESG vulnerability CVE-2023-7102 (Dec. 2023)

Posted on 2023-12-27 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]Barracuda has discoverd during an ongoing investigation that a threat actor is exploiting the CVE-2023-7102 vulnerability in the Barracuda Email Security Gateway Appliance (ESG). The use of a third-party library led to this vulnerability, which affected the Barracuda ESG appliance from 5.1.3.001 to 9.2.1.001. Barracuda has provided a security update for all active ESGs as of December 21, 2023 to address the ACE vulnerability.

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Canalys warns: Windows 10 support end will send at least 250 million PCs to the land fills

Posted on 2023-12-27 by guenni

Windows[German]Regular support for Windows 10 will expire in October 2025. Microsoft does want to offer a paid support extension (ESU). However, it is currently unclear how much this will cost and how many users will take up the offer. Meanwhile, the analysis firm Canalys warns that at least 250 million PCs will end up as electronic waste when support for Windows 10 ends. Canalys criticizes the high hardware requirements for Windows 11, which are responsible for the fact that a switch to Windows 11 is not possible.

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Contracts for all VMware partners terminated by Broadcom for 2024

Posted on 2023-12-26 by guenni

[German]An unpleasant surprise for existing VMware partners, who received notice of termination from Broadcom on December 22, 2023, effective February 4, 2024. This came just a few days after Broadcom switched its license models to subscription solutions. The VMware partners are now to be reselected and given new contracts. To this end, Broadcom has launched the Advantage Partner Program, which is open by invitation only. All partners with a turnover of less than 500,000 US dollars are to be excluded from this program.

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Windows 11 23H2 refresh media available as ISO with Narrator fix

Posted on 2023-12-25 by guenni

Windows[German]Microsoft has published a new ISO installation file for Windows 11 23H2 on December 19, 2023. This ISO installation medium not only contains the latest security updates until December 2023, but the problem with the screen reader (Narrator) that became known in November 2023 is also said to have been fixed in this installation medium. Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2023

Posted on 2023-12-25 by guenni

I wish all blog readers a Merry Christmas 2023. While browsing the web this week, I came across Santa Claus, who now seems to be traveling on a rocket sled, as you can see in the image on the left. Just click on the picture to the right to watch the clip on YouTube. Below are a few more details about this "Santa" – or the guy driving the sled on the left.

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

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Fails at Microsofts Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool (KB5034510; HP Smart app fixer)

Posted on 2023-12-24 by guenni

Windows[German]Unfortunately, I have to bring up another topic that focuses on Microsoft's "competence" in terms of writing secure software. It's about Microsoft's Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool, which is provided under KB5034510. It is intended to resolve issues with printer icons and the installed HP Smart app caused by updates. However, the tool does not work under RDS 2016, but throws an access error. The developers failed in several places when creating the tool.

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Google Chrome now with Background Safety Check

Posted on 2023-12-23 by guenni

[German]Another short piece of information from this week that affects users of the Google Chrome browser. Google has announced that a new "Safety Check" function is being rolled out in Chrome. This security function runs automatically in the background on desktop systems. Users will be warned if security threats such as compromised passwords stored in the browser or malicious extensions are detected.

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EU: Google Chrome will display a search engine choice for desktops from 2024

Posted on 2023-12-23 by guenni

[German]Google is probably reacting to the legal situation within the European Union. There is the Digital Service Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These require gatekeepers within the European Union to allow users to choose which services they use. Google will therefore display a search engine selection on the desktop in its Chrome browser in 2024.

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Edge 120.0.2210.91 with security fix

Posted on 2023-12-22 by guenni

Edge[German]Microsoft has released another security update for the Edge (Chromium) browser with version 120.0.2210.91 on December 21, 2023. Thanks to the readers for the information in the blog post Edge 120.0.2210.89: Mit Fixes, Neuerungen und Problemen.

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Lapsus$ Hacker (GTA6) send to hospital indefinitely by court

Posted on 2023-12-22 by guenni

Sicherheit (Pexels, allgemeine Nutzung)[German]In 2022, a number of spectacular hacks of Nvidia, Ubisoft, Samsung, Microsoft and other tech companies made headlines. At some point, information emerged that seven teenagers were probably behind the group known as LAPSUS$. Subsequently, arrests were made in the UK and two teenagers were convicted. One of these LAPSUS$ members has now been forcibly committed to a clinic for an indefinite period by a British court – because his abilities pose a threat to the public.

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