Security Updates Chrome 80.0.3987.149 / Edge 80.0.361.69

Edge[English]Google has released a security update for the Chrome 80.0.3987.149 on 18 March 2020. The Microsoft developers have followed up on March 19, 2020 and released a security update for the Chromium Edge browser. This update raises the browser to version 80.0.361.69 and closes a number of vulnerabilities.

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Firefox 74 reactivates TLS 1.0/1.1 because of Corona

Mozilla[German]In Firefox 74, the Mozilla developers had disabled the TLS 1.0/1.1 protocols (see Firefox 74.0 and 68.6.0esr released). Due to the coronavirus pandemic, TLS 1.0/1.1 was reactivated to allow retrieval of relevant information about Covid-19 on official government sites again. 

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FSB contractor hacked – IoT hacking project discovered

[German]Hack the hackers: Hackers have succeeded in hacking a contractor of the Russian national secret service FSB. The hacker group has now released details of the Fronton-IoT botnet that FSB is currently setting up.

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WordPress: Vulnerabilities in Responsive Ready Sites Importer

[German]Security researchers have found several critical vulnerabilities in the WordPress Plugin Responsive Ready Sites Importer. The vulnerabilities allow hijacking of a WordPress instance.

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Mirai Botnet Variant Mukashi targets Zyxel NAS

[German]There is a new variant of the Mirai botnet called Mukashi. The attackers are targeting unpatched Zyxel NAS devices on which the botnet will be installed.

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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 ...


Poor Audio- and Video Quality in Skype for Business

Skype[German]Microsoft is currently having issues with its Skype for Business telephony service. Users complain about poor video quality for Skype for Business during phone calls.

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Secure-Core PCs protect Windows against driver attacks

[German]The Windows Platform Security Team discusses the technology that secure core PCs can protect Windows against attacks on the kernel, e.g. by compromised drivers.

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0patch fix for Windows GDI+ vulnerability CVE-2020-0881

win7[German]ACROS Security has released a micro-patch for its 0patch agent that fixes the remote execution vulnerability CVE-2020-0881 in the GDI+. The micro-fix is available for users of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 who have not purchased a corresponding ESU package from Microsoft but have purchased ACROS Security Pro Support.

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Windows 10 Version 1709: Support extended till October 2020

[German]Microsoft has just announced a support extension (i.e. the supply of security updates) for Windows 10 version 1709 (Enterprise and Education) until October 2020. The reason is the current corona virus pandemic.

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Samsung Galaxy S20: GPS issues and Firmware Update

[German]For users of the Samsung flagship Galaxy S20, the manufacturer has provided a firmware update that probably should solve camera issues. In addition, smartphone owners are complaining about GPS problems – it probably takes an extremely long time to get a GPS position.

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