[German]Microsoft released the update KB4586853 for Windows 10 2004 and 20H2 on November 30, 2020. This optional update for Windows 10 fixes numerous bugs, including the Inplace Bug.
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US-CERT warning: Secure Fortinet SSL VPNs, change passwords
[German]The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has raised the alarm about a Fortinet FortiOS vulnerability. The Fortinet products with unpatched Fortinet FortiOS are under targeted attack. And Darknet has a list of credentials for such systems in circulation. Although there are patches for FortOS since May 2019, I have also found vulnerable devices in Germany in a leaked IP list.
WordPress plugin WP Statistics forces Server to its knees
[German]A brief hint for WordPress administrators who use the WP Statistics plugin. The new versions 13.x will probably bring your web server to its limits – the server will be down. It has shutdown my blogs from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Telephone scam – Vishing threatens teleworkers
[German]Security researchers at Check Point have observed hackers using social engineering primarily to defraud home office employees. The targets are personal information, funds and the introduction of malware into a corporate network.
Stop redirection of non compatible sites from Internet Explorer to Edge
[German]Since October 2020, Internet Explorer redirects users to the Chromium Edge when they visit incompatible websites. I had mentioned this in the blog post Internet Explorer: Compatibility redirect to Microsoft Edge. Administrators can prevent this redirection via group policies. But there is also the possibility for normal users to block this redirection in the Internet Options. I have added the details in the above article.
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 ...
HP CEO on inkjet printers and third-party cartridges
[German]HP CEO Enrique Lores recently complained about the annoying "unprofitable customers" who use foreign cartridges in the good HP inkjet printers. He explains how the preproduction costs increase for printers that use foreign cartridges. HP has taken steps to optimize the business by reducing the number of unprofitable customers.
Contaminated QR codes infect smartphones
[German]Security researchers at Check Point are observing a new trend among hackers: they are attempting to steal more access data via infected QR codes or load fraudulent applications and malware onto users' cell phones.
Media Feature Pack Windows 10 N 20H2
[German]For Windows 10 users using a Windows 10 N variant, Microsoft has already released the Media Feature Pack for Windows 10 N version 20H2 in mid-October 2020. Here is some information on this topic.
Security researchers infiltrate IRC botnet
[German]A security researcher from CyberNews has succeeded in infiltrating an IRC botnet that tried to attack one of their honeypots. In a chat with the botmaster, the researcher tried to find out what the IRC botnet is used for and whether the cybercriminals who control it are involved in other activities. Finally, the botnet was reported to CERT Vietnam to shut it down.
Microsoft 365 'Workplace Analytics' – Productivity Score nightmare
[German]Microsoft's software developers have enhanced their Microsoft 365 with a 'Workplace Analytics' feature that allows administrators to monitor and evaluate the performance of their users. This is a topic that is currently calling the attention of data protectionists and works councils.