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Dirty Pipe Linux vulnerability allows root access
[German]A vulnerability CVE-2022-0847, known as Dirty Pipe, exists in almost all Linux distributions and allows unprivileged users to gain root privileges in Linux kernel 5.8 and above. Linux distributions, IoT devices (and possibly Android systems, if they already use kernel … Continue reading
Cisco Small Business Router: Vulnerabilities and broken firmware (March 2022)
[German]Owners of small business routers from Cisco are in for a tough time at the moment. In February 2022, serious vulnerabilities were found in router models of the RV160, RV260, RV340 or RV345 etc. families, some of which are rated … Continue reading
Can Kaspersky still be used as security solution?
[German]Russia's invasion of Ukraine is currently plowing up the reality of many contemporaries. One reality is the question of whether security software and antivirus solutions from Russia can still be used. Especially the products of Kasperski are now under discussion. … Continue reading
HermeticRansom Ransomware Decryptor available
[German]Security researchers have released a free decryptor for HermeticRansom ransomware. Thanks to bugs in the cryptography algorithm, it was possible to develop this decryptor. Victims can decrypt files of this ransomware, which is especially widespread in Ukraine.
Firefox 97.0.2 and 91.6.1 ESR released – critical security fixes
[German]Mozilla Mozilla developers have released versions 97.0.2 and 95.6.1esr of the Firefox browser on March 5, 2022. This is a security update that fixes two critical vulnerabilities, according to the Security Advisory. Thanks to EP for the tip.
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 Teams targeted by hackers – a classification
[German]In early March 2022, news went around that hackers were using Microsoft Teams to spread malware. The attacks are carried out by attaching .exe files to Teams chats. These .exe files contain a Trojan that is installed on the end … Continue reading
Microsoft Defender falsely reports Trojans on Dell computers (March 2, 2022)
[German]It looks like Microsoft Defender under Windows is falsely reporting a Trojan. Affected are probably systems from Dell, where the DellSupportAssistRemediationService is criticized. This is delivered with Dell computers via their SupportAssist. After a blog reader informed me about the … Continue reading
Chrome 98.0.4758.119 and Chrome 99.0.4844.51
[German]Google has released updates to Google Chrome 98.0.4758.119 for Windows and Mac in the stable channel on March 1, 2022. There is also a new development branch for Chrome 99.0.4844.51 for desktop systems (Windows, Mac and Linux). The update closes … Continue reading
German wind turbines, the war in Ukraine and the broken satellite communication
[German]It does not seem to be a coincidence: On February 24, 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine began – and on that early morning satellite communication for thousands of wind turbines in Europe failed. The background is that communication with … Continue reading
Analysis of the Cyber Attack on Axis Communications
A small addition to the cyber attack on the Swedish provider Axis Communication (which belongs to Canon). The provider of (IP) security cameras was indeed since 20 February 2022 with many of its services no longer accessible via the Internet. … Continue reading