[German]Mozilla developers have released versions 100.0.1 of the Firefox browser on May 16, 2022. It is a maintenance update, which fixes bugs. Thanks to the reader for the tip.
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Quick Assist is moved to Microsoft Store – old app out of support (May 2022)
[German]As of today, May 16, 2022, the remote support Quick Assist for Windows 10 and Windows 11 is only available in the Microsoft Store. The previous Windows 32 application for Quick Assist, which was available as a standalone application, has fallen out of support. Seems to frustrate some Windows administrators, because the whole thing is probably only half-baked implemented.
21 Million VPN User Records Leaked; will VPN be substituted by SASE?
[German]Currently, there seems to be a hitch with SSL VPN connections. Last week, a database dump was posted on Telegram with 21 million user data/login details from VPN providers SuperVPN, GeckoVPN and ChatVPN. An exploit for an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists for Cisco RV340 SSL VPN routers. In India, a VPN provider is intending withdrawal due to new laws. And Palo Alto is addressing the question of whether VPN will be replaced with SASE.
Microsoft has fixed the (PetitPotam) NTLM Relay Vulnerability (CVE-2022-26925) with Windows May 2022 Update
[German]Another addendum from this week: On patchday, Microsoft closed some vulnerabilities with its security update for Windows on May 10, 2022. One vulnerability (CVE-2022-26925, Windows LSA Spoofing) affects NTLM relay attacks on systems. The updates are another fix to the PetitPotam vulnerability disclosed in 2021. In the meantime, the vulnerability is being exploited for attacks against Active Directory. It should be patched in a timely manner – but update collateral damage is getting in the way in some cases.
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Info stealer campaign targets German Car Dealerships and Manufacturers
[German]Security specialists from Check Point Software Technologies have come across an one years-long running cyber attack campaign that targeted German car dealerships and makers as a cover. The goal of the attacks was to use various types of malware to steal information. The actors behind the campaign initially registered several similar-looking domains, all of which imitated existing German car dealerships. The domains were later used to send phishing emails and host the malware infrastructure. Check Point traced the malware and came across an Iranian website that was being used as a hosting site and was not run by a government.
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 ...
Microsoft Edge 100.0.1185.60/ 101.0.1210.47
Microsoft has updated the Chromium Edge browser in the stable channel to version 101.0.1210.47 as of May 13, 2022. This is a maintenance update that closes vulnerabilities fixed in the Chromium browser, according to the release notes. In addition, various bugs and performance issues have been fixed in the Extended Stable by updating to version 100.0.1185.60. The browser should be updated automatically.
Chrome 101.0.4951.67, Browser Updates fails in Russia for Android users
[German]Google has released the update of Google Chrome 101.0.4951.67 for Windows and Mac on the desktop in the Stable Channel as of May 12, 2022. Furthermore, the update to version 96.0.4664.208 for Windows and Mac was released in the Long Term Support Channel. Chrome for Android has already been updated to 103.0.5055.0 in the Developer Channel on May 12, 2022. And in Russia, updates for Chrome on Android fails.
Report: Apple tests iPhones with USB-C port
[German]Anonymous sources reported to Bloomberg, Apple is testing future iPhone models that replace the current Lightning charging port with the more widespread USB-C port. This would be an absolute paradigm shift for Apple and its customers.
China bans Mac, Windows and foreign PCs for government agencies and state-owned enterprises
The Chinese government has decided to free itself from dependence on foreign suppliers within two years. To this end, Apple products, Windows and foreign PCs, especially from Dell and HP, are to be replaced by domestic solutions/products in all government agencies and state-owned enterprises.
SonicWall Security Advisory: Patch SSLVPN SMA1000 vulnerabilities immediately
[German]SonicWall has issued a security alert urging customers to immediately patch several vulnerabilities that are considered high-risk. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to bypass authorization and potentially compromise unpatched appliances.