[German]Google has released Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114 on March 30, 2021. The browser should be updated promptly, as Google closes eight vulnerabilities. Here's a brief overview.
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Google Chrome 89.0.4389.114 fixes 8 vulnerabilities
Exchange: Hafnium hackers fails at Office 365
[German]After the mass hack of on-premises Exchange Server at the end of February and in March 2021, the question is how to prevent such a thing. I have some information from Barracuda Networks that I would like to post here on the blog for you to read – even though they are singing the praises of the cloud.
Windows 10 2004/20H2: Preview Update KB5000842 (March 29, 2021)
[German]Microsoft has released a preview update for Windows 10 version 2004 and 20H2 on March 29, 2021. These are updates that are supposed to fix bugs. Here is a brief overview of what has been fixed by this update KB5000842.
SolarWinds: Update for Orion software; attackers had access to top DHS accounts
[German]Small update on the SolarWinds hack. The attackers probably had access to the emails of top people of the US Homeland Security (DHS). And the manufacturer SolarWinds has released a security update for its Orion software, which closes a new vulnerability.
PHP Git server hacked – RCE backdoors injected into code
[German]There seems to have been a successful supply chain attack on the official Git server of the PHP project. The attackers managed to upload an unauthorized update to insert a secret backdoor into the source code.
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 ...
Windows 10: Issues with daylight saving time switch in 2021?
[German]Quick question: Has Windows 10 correctly changed the night to European summer time for you? And most importantly, does the time remain correct? I have received several hints of problems.
Windows 10 Version 2004/20H2: Workaround for activation error 0xc004c003 caused by update KB5001692
[German]Windows 10 users may run into activation error 0xc004c003 – the error has been running through various Windows versions for years. For Windows 10 version 2004 as well as version 20H2, Microsoft has now released a workaround for this error, which occurs in conjunction with the January 2021 preview update KB5001692.
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Vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and Phantom PDF
Security researchers has found vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and Phantom PDF. The Windows versions can be attacked by crafted images, according to this security bulletin from the vendor. However, there are updates to Foxit Reader 10.1.3 and Foxit PhantomPDF 10.1.3 that close these vulnerabilities.
Technical University Darmstadt Victim of Ragnarok Ransomware?
[German]Has TU-Darmstadt fallen victim to a Ragnarok ransomware attack? At least that is what information I received from a security researcher suggests.
Windows 10: New SSU KB5001205 fixes Secure Boot issues
[English]Microsoft has released a new Servicing Stack Update (SSU) for Windows 10. The SSU KB5001205 is supposed to fix a vulnerability in the fixt Security Boot. This vulnerability was torn open by a previous update for the Security Boot.